Jewelry of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia

Thursday, April 23, 2026
5:30 pm–7:30 pm
By Invitation
Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 17:30:00 2026-04-23 19:30:00 Jewelry of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia 04/23/2026 5:30 PM Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA Museum of Fine Arts, Boston [email protected] America/New_York public

The MFA’s collection of Islamic jewelry, which includes North African enameled necklaces, Middle Eastern headwear, and South Asian bangles and pendants, spans two continents and hundreds of years. Delve into recent curatorial research with Jasmine Society curators, as well as special guest Emily Stoehrer, Rita J. Kaplan and Susan B. Kaplan Senior Curator of Jewelry, to learn how jewelers designed pieces that produce sound and reflect light, and how wearers modified pieces to suit their needs.

This program is scheduled to be an in-person event, however, details may be subject to change.

Eligibility

Curators Circles: Jasmine Society members