Secrecy, Sovereignty and Science in the Indian Ocean Gem Trade c. 1600-1700

29.05.2026 18:00

Presentation by Claire Sabel

International Symposium "What Gems Can Say: Contemporary Perspectives for Small Works in Gemstone"

Staatliche Münzsammlung

München, Germany

Our PostDoc Claire Sabel is joining the International Symposium "What Gems Can Say: Contemporary Perspectives for Small Works in Gemstone" at the Staatliche Münzsammlung in Munich, Germany. The convenors of the symposium are Martin Hirsch, Staatliche Münzsammlung München, and Walter Cupperi, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. It takes place between May 29-30.

Claire holds a presentation on "Secrecy, Sovereignty and Science in the Indian Ocean Gem Trade c. 1600-1700".

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