1 20 101 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/a2a34a2bc86c5dac37476b696b8bda13.JPG 7a6399219b2d9d0c701295afdad94b02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cover image for splash page IIIF Item Metadata UUID eef7c4cd-98fd-49b6-8208-c7a36aa2bcdb https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/3176a735e239ec3a886ce6b8c4182845.jpg 615579620c614f4f48b822d54b27d572 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/7e0528e7d95a85cbdf8f636bbd315175.jpg 7cbc025960c73bc1497231dcbd52f954 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ROM 938.29.3A Title A name given to the resource Khaqan Stands Before Eskandar From a dispersed manuscript of the Quintet (Khamsa) of Nizami (d. 1209), Iran, mid-16th century, Ink on paper and opaque watercolour, On loan from the Royal Ontario Museum, 938.29.3A Description An account of the resource Alexander the Great (356 – 323 BCE) is known under many names, including the Persian ‘Eskandar’ of these manuscripts from Iran and Uzbekistan. His Macedonian origins and association with Greek culture — above all through his teacher, Aristotle — were eclipsed by his travels and conquest of much of the known world. Traditions across Asia, Europe, and Africa paint a picture of Alexander as a figure of exemplary power and audacity, as well as a warning of the dangers of overreach. This vivid illustration depicts Alexander on horseback meeting the defeated Mongol ruler or Khaqan, who stands before him, head bowed in homage. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iran Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource mid-16th century Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Ink on paper and opaque watercolour Language A language of the resource Persian Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royal Ontario Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Royal Ontario Museum IIIF Item Metadata UUID ca50057b-09ef-4a81-af1d-0a96e3ecd21e https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/d1e45c70936f08a438e54840336210e2.jpg 1c0ec0215ddb7ad200b8189615d1763e https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/936980168c9a890d1dab2106c28bf2d8.jpg 4b676ef0dc48d46c2860c3108283f749 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/52f33a75a953341092cb38aa27e852c2.jpg 8806c087f7fc2d9d3467091ec5742ed8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AKM 681 Title A name given to the resource Record of the Pilgrimage Journey (Chao jin tu ji) by Ma Fuchu, China, 1861, Woodblock print on paper, AKM681 Description An account of the resource This book, on making the Islamic pilgrimage (hajj) from China to Mecca, is printed on lightweight but strong Asian paper and bound using a style traditional to China and East Asia which creates intricate geometric designs. This version, a simple and utilitarian binding called ‘Tangben style,’ consists of four holes (‘four eyes’) sewn with strong silk thread. Stitched books have a long history, with examples found in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang that can be dated as early as the seventh century. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant China Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Woodblock print on paper Language A language of the resource Chinese Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Aga Khan Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Aga Khan Museum IIIF Item Metadata UUID d6a0a9bf-c95c-414a-b8eb-483bf835e36d https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/5f850e31bbdf2413e2a34ae33e55e192.jpg 931aa3322739978e516581f38c5ac31a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context M. M. Wolf Collection LI2021.30.8 Title A name given to the resource Book Case, Central Asia or Iran, early 20th century, Silver, fire-gilded with open work and table-cut carnelians, On loan from the Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf Collection, Toronto, LI2021.30.8 Description An account of the resource According to Islam, the Qur'an offers divine protection, and the holy book has often been kept in a lavishly decorated case when not in use for recitation. Silver, the main material of this case, was thought to possess healing properties in the Central Asian Turkmen tradition. The combination of holy book and silver metal suggests apotropaic or protective qualities, with the Qur'an in its case hung up on the wall to offer blessings to the owner of the house or tent. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Central Asia or Iran Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource early 20th century Language A language of the resource Arabic Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wolf Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wolf Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Materials: Silver, fire-gilded with open work and table-cut carnelians Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographer credit: Courtesy of the Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf Collection IIIF Item Metadata UUID bcbe0ca3-f137-447d-8181-0deec9d6e88d https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/dd81d33a3c34d83651aea21fb798aef4.jpg bbd22d4d516c6a2d77e3cf967c70d6f7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ROM 952X90.35 Title A name given to the resource Moveable types, Korea, ca. 18th century, Wood, carved, ROM 952X90.35 Description An account of the resource Printing developed in East Asia long before it did in Europe, including both large-scale woodblocks and moveable type, and was used for imprinting patterns on textiles as well as on paper. Clay and wood type were made in China during the eleventh century, while the more durable metal type emerged in Korea during the thirteenth century. The four wooden pieces of type shown here were produced in 1772 or 1777, reworking the Chinese character typeface style of Gapinja, which greatly enhanced the Korean technology of moveable type printing. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Korea Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 18th century Language A language of the resource Korean Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royal Ontario Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Royal Ontario Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Materials: Wood, carved Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographer credit: Courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum IIIF Item Metadata UUID 0d2e9bf5-da36-4dc0-9005-686986f3e539 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/889d595f42c3b249f355f87c79209bee.jpg a9a18b791796c443a8675682f81451a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ROM 952X90.33 Title A name given to the resource Moveable Type, Korea, 18th century, Wood, carved, On loan from the Royal Ontario Museum, 952X90.33 Description An account of the resource Printing developed in East Asia long before it did in Europe, including both large-scale woodblocks and moveable type, and was used for imprinting patterns on textiles as well as on paper. Clay and wood type were made in China during the eleventh century, while the more durable metal type emerged in Korea during the thirteenth century. The four wooden pieces of type shown here were produced in 1772 or 1777, reworking the Chinese character typeface style of Gapinja, which greatly enhanced the Korean technology of moveable type printing. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Korea Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 18th century Language A language of the resource Korean Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royal Ontario Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Royal Ontario Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Materials: Wood, carved Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographer credit: Courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum IIIF Item Metadata UUID 580beed4-5f78-48da-b6f8-e9462e08a680 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/a9c80315864464b03c64f932d0df7a94.jpg db958f0c94ae74102d026e2ad765107b https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/30500e2173b1a7d9813de7c5ad18d519.jpg 6f0b51244f5b3b6d03e49fa3b736bd24 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ROM 931.18.3.B Title A name given to the resource Page from a dispersed manuscript containing the Book of Genesis, China, Kaifeng, 17th-18th century, Ink on parchment, On loan from the Royal Ontario Museum, 931.18.3.B (Bishop William C. White Collection) Description An account of the resource Verses from the Book of Genesis appear on this page written by a member of the Jewish community of Kaifeng, China, most likely in the seventeenth or eighteenth century. Little is known about these people, who may have been the descendants of traders from Iran, but inscriptions reveal that a synagogue was constructed in Kaifeng in 1163 and rebuilt several times before it was finally demolished in the nineteenth century. Surviving manuscripts from this synagogue include both silk-sewn Torah scrolls and smaller books in codex form. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant China, Kaifeng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17-18th century Language A language of the resource Hebrew Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royal Ontario Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Royal Ontario Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dimensions: 19.1 x 17.7 cm Materials: Ink on parchment Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographer credit: Courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum IIIF Item Metadata UUID 3836c596-f17a-4428-b1db-6cf6b343a454 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/ff9d046041966eacde5c046f7790cd96.jpg 88961a751a0e5381dd4e0787c301e492 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/72752e21bda7960a089c7eb268b27356.jpg 39975c4aff0ea72404ab53b0404aebdb https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/d29d62534a11a49312b807141efc415b.jpg f0bd1ead3039af711f71ccf2b7cb95b2 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/e95618950786aeec5fc0d9c2b9509a13.jpg 104c8bf89c68fa0e4a0911871417b7bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2009.10.8 and ROM 2009.10.6 Title A name given to the resource Two Pages from a dispersed manuscript of Jain Scripture (Kalpa Sutra), India, Gujarat, 16th century, Ink, watercolour and gold on paper, On loan from the Royal Ontario Museum, 2009.10.8, 2009.10.6 Description An account of the resource These two pages come from the Jain Kalpa Sutra, an important religious text that details the lives of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras (literally, 'ford-crossers'). In Jainism, it is believed that 24 religious teachers entered the world, at separate times, to teach others how to transcend the cycle of rebirth (samsara). Both pages seen here detail episodes from the story of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, roughly contemporary with Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. In this image, Mahavira plays an Amalaki game with his friends, using curved sticks and riding on each other's backs. A jealous god disguises himself as a cobra to frighten him, but Mahavira is undefeated. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant India, Gujarat Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 16th century Language A language of the resource Prakrit Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royal Ontario Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Royal Ontario Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dimensions: 11 x 28 cm (Frame dimensions: H 21" x L 17" x D 1 1/4") Materials: Ink, watercolour and gold on paper Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographer credit: Courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum IIIF Item Metadata UUID d64b9476-e389-4dce-8d32-d737641dffe8 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/7e9c97445553fb9010f8982ba9423d05.jpg 6f124f4d4a49b4244e9701f3c4ccb2cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ROM 976.306.1 Title A name given to the resource Babur Receives his Brother, Jahangir Mirza, in the Hammam of Akhsi, from a dispersed manuscript of Book of Babur (Baburnameh) North India, ca. 1590 CE, Opaque watercolour and gold on paper, On loan from the Royal Ontario Museum, 976.306.1 Description An account of the resource This exquisite page comes from the autobiographical Baburnameh, in which Zahir al-Din Muhammad Babur, descendant of Genghis Khan and founder of the Mughal Empire, describes his many travels, victories, and losses. In this scene, the 19-year-old Babur confers with his younger half-brother as they plot their next military actions while having a hot bath in the heavily armed citadel of Akhsi. The Baburnameh, originally written in Babur's own Chagatai Turkish, was translated into Persian during the reign of his grandson Akbar the Great. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Emperor Babur Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant North India Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca.1590 CE Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royal Ontario Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Royal Ontario Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dimensions: 42.9 x 27.7 cm (Frame dimensions: H 23" x L 17" x D 1 1/4") Materials: Opaque watercolour and gold on paper Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographer credit: Courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum IIIF Item Metadata UUID 935bde1a-284b-43d8-84c0-eceda41294b5 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/d4051cab471afba97f0456b806e78465.jpg 29ed3b8ed23643ed6864eb1aabad9fa2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context M.M. Wolf Collection LI2021.30.3, M.M. Wolf Collection LI2021.30.4, M.M. Wolf Collection LI2021.30.5, M.M. Wolf Collection LI2021.30.6, M.M. Wolf Collection LI2021.30.7, M.M. Wolf Collection LI2021.30.10 Title A name given to the resource Amulet holder, Central Asia, 19th century, Silver, with niello inlay, table-cut carnelians Description An account of the resource Inner Asia is famous for the jewelry of its more than 30 Turkmen tribes, produced in silver, decorated with talismanic inscriptions, and adorned with carnelian or turquoise. Each element--metal, writing, and precious stones--is carefully chosen to offer protection and healing. Whether carried around the neck, hung from the head, or mounted above a doorway, the amulet would include small tubes containing written words of blessing, along with chains ornamented with bells to unite sight and sound in the object’s apotropaic effect. The heart-shaped amulet is a dorsal ornament, common in Turkmen jewelry, made to hang from the wearer’s head and extend down the back. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Central Asia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 19th century Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wolf Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wolf Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Materials: Silver, with niello inlay, table-cut carnelians Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographer credit: Courtesy of the Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf Collection IIIF Item Metadata UUID ca5fdfe8-2444-4595-85d7-4805958c9e71 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/ac700e5e4a84e7766707d77cd7bdf72a.jpg 9c4eee0c34fc3d607dc92e81ba724f1f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context M.M. Wolf Collection LI2021.30.8 Title A name given to the resource Cordiform (heart-shaped) pendant, Turkmenistan, Teke, Mid-late 19th century, Silver, fire gilded and cased, with niello inlay, decorative wire and table-cut carnelians, Loan from M. M. Wolf Collection Description An account of the resource Inner Asia is famous for the jewelry of its more than 30 Turkmen tribes, produced in silver, decorated with talismanic inscriptions, and adorned with carnelian or turquoise. Each element--metal, writing, and precious stones--is carefully chosen to offer protection and healing. Whether carried around the neck, hung from the head, or mounted above a doorway, the amulet would include small tubes containing written words of blessing, along with chains ornamented with bells to unite sight and sound in the object’s apotropaic effect. The heart- shaped amulet is a dorsal ornament, common in Turkmen jewelry, made to hang from the wearer’s head and extend down the back. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Turkmenistan, Teke Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mid-late 19th century Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wolf Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Wolf Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Materials: Silver, fire gilded and cased, with niello inlay, decorative wire and table-cut carnelians IIIF Item Metadata UUID 8eb51f2b-3b1f-4f64-9a25-e575ab7bc2c2 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/74bb2a6a6dc09fd499a98421356a61fe.jpg de845549f6933423ae238faa024abfa2 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/35081d744908405f8eb7ad1e4dcc982f.jpg a6a237d07355111a21fddf4d170a2994 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ROM 970.268.2A Title A name given to the resource Eskandar Sees the Talking Trees, From a dispersed manuscript of the Book of Kings (Shahnameh) of Firdausi (d. 1020), Uzbekistan, Bukhara, 16th century, Ink on paper and opaque watercolour Description An account of the resource Alexander the Great (356 – 323 BCE) is known under many names, including the Persian ‘Eskandar’ depicted in manuscripts from Iran and Uzbekistan. His Macedonian origins and association with Greek culture — above all through his teacher, Aristotle — were eclipsed by his travels and conquest of much of the known world. Traditions across Asia, Europe, and Africa paint a picture of Alexander as a figure of exemplary power and audacity, as well as a warning of the dangers of overreach. Vivid manuscript illustrations depict scenes from Alexander’s life, from the battle with the Zangis and meeting with Khaqan found in Nizami’s Khamseh to the encounter with the enigmatic Trees of the Sun and Moon seen here in a page from Firdausi’s Shahnameh. In this manuscript from 16th-century Bukhara, the talking trees located at the edge of the earth offer the all-powerful ruler a prophetic glimpse of the untimely death that awaits him, in spite of his supreme power. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Firdausi (d. 1020) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Uzbekistan, Bukhara Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 16th century Language A language of the resource Persian Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royal Ontario Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Royal Ontario Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dimensions: 33.1 x 21.5 cm (Frame dimensions: H 21" x L 17" x D 1 1/4") Materials: Ink on paper and opaque watercolour Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographer credit: Courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum IIIF Item Metadata UUID e4b512f1-4765-4428-a3f6-27ca298fa80b https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/dfae16c1e9d5a5e467cf19aea8883b29.jpg 333f1c4992bad2772b74cf0cf2680d69 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ROM 2009.10.29 Title A name given to the resource Vishnu Reclining on Serpent Ananta, India, Punjab Hills, early 19th century, Watercolour and gold on paper, On loan from the Royal Ontario Museum, 2009.10.29 Description An account of the resource The entire cycle of creation and destruction is captured in this image of the Hindu deity Vishnu in his role as preserver and renewer. As one age ends, Vishnu swallows up the universe and turns it into a formless ocean; reclining on the mighty serpent Ananta, he starts the process of creation anew in the form of Brahma, who rises from the central lotus flower to begin the next age. Vishnu’s devoted spouse Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, love, and beauty, massages his feet at right. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant India, Punjab Hills Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource early 19th century Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royal Ontario Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Royal Ontario Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dimensions: Frame dimensions: H 12 1/2" x L 15 1/2" x D 1 1/4" Materials: Watercolour and gold on paper Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographer credit: Courtesy of the Royal Ontario Museum IIIF Item Metadata UUID d36e0a18-1333-4076-9d01-637c45c15631 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/f627caffcf8890208ef25f02078b17c6.jpg ddfe3dcf9e8feaaff017b108ae581060 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/febfedad1bd62f65b432547b5d41177f.pdf baf212c8a703f360eeeebc7508cbd905 PDF Text Text HIDDEN STORIES: Global History, Local Networks THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2022 10 – 10:40AM ET: WELCOME AND OPENING KEYNOTE Welcome and introduction by Hidden Stories co-curator Filiz Çakır Phillip (Aga Khan Museum), followed by co-curator Suzanne Conklin Akbari’s talk on “The Local in the Global” exploring the significance of the exhibition to the study of the global Middle Ages and related fields. 10:45AM – 12:45PM ET: ROUNDTABLE 1 – JUDAICA Focus Objects: Toledo Bible (Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Toronto), Ketubah and Genesis Leaf from Kaifeng (Royal Ontario Museum) PANELISTS: Eva Frojmovic (University of Leeds) Sara Irwin (Royal Ontario Museum) Dorion Liebgott (Beth Tzedec Congregation Museum, Toronto) Noam Sienna (University of St. Thomas) Moderator: Adam Harris Levine (Art Gallery of Ontario) 12:45 – 1 :30PM ET: BREAK 1:30 – 3:30PM ET: ROUNDTABLE 2 – SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA Focus Objects: Nepalese pothi (Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Toronto), Kamawa-sa (Royal Ontario Museum) PANELISTS: Jinah Kim (Harvard University) Alexander O’Neill (University of Toronto) Sarah Richardson (University of Toronto) Trent Walker (Ho Center for Buddhist Studies, Stanford University) Moderator: Luther Obrock (University of Toronto) SYMPOSIUM �HIDDEN STORIES: Global History, Local Networks FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 10AM – 12PM ET: ROUNDTABLE 3 – ETHIOPIA Focus Objects: Ethiopian amulet scroll and Harari Qur’an (Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Toronto) PANELISTS: Eyob Derillo (British Library) Sana Mirza (Smithsonian Institution) Andrea Myers Achi (Metropolitan Museum of Art) Timothy Perry (Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library) Moderator: Melissa Moreton (Institute for Advanced Study) 12 – 12:45PM ET: BREAK Video performance by musician Afraaz Mulji, inspired by a Hidden Stories manuscript from 16th-century Spain and featuring a monastic chant song. In conversation with and hosted by Amirali Alibhai (Head of Performing Arts, Aga Khan Museum). 12:45 – 2:45PM ET: ROUNDTABLE 4 – THE AMERICAS Focus Object: Baptismal register, Mexico (Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Toronto) PANELISTS: David Fernández (Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library) Analú María López (Newberry Library) Dominique Polanco (Virginia Tech) Moderator: Suzanne Conklin Akbari (Institute for Advanced Study) 2:45 – 3:15PM ET: CLOSING COMMENTS Alexandra Gillespie (University of Toronto) The Hidden Stories symposium is organized by co-curators Filiz Çakır Phillip (Aga Khan Museum) and Suzanne Conklin Akbari (Institute for Advanced Study) and supported in partnership with the Book and the Silk Roads Project, the Institute of Islamic Studies, and The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Centre for Buddhist Studies at the University of Toronto. SYMPOSIUM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hidden Stories Symposium Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Aga Khan Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 24-25, 2022 Description An account of the resource <style="text-align: left;">HIDDEN STORIES: GLOBAL HISTORY, LOCAL NETWORKS Virtual Symposium: February 24-25, 2022 Join the Aga Khan Museum for a virtual symposium celebrating the exhibition <a target="_blank" class="c-link" data-stringify-link="https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/exhibitions/hidden-stories" delay="150" data-sk="tooltip_parent" href="https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/exhibitions/hidden-stories" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hidden Stories: Books Along the Silk Roads</a>, featuring books, scrolls, manuscript paintings, textiles, and objects spanning a 1,000-year history. The exhibition and symposium are global — examining a vast network of trade routes spanning Asia, Europe, and Africa — and local, bringing together historical artifacts from collections across Ontario, Canada. <a target="_blank" class="c-link" data-stringify-link="https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/programs/hidden-stories-global-history-local-networks" delay="150" data-sk="tooltip_parent" href="https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/programs/hidden-stories-global-history-local-networks" rel="noopener noreferrer">View the Symposium Program here.</a>   <a target="_blank" class="c-link" data-stringify-link="https://theias.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkfuGpqTMjGdEILNZ07M4wYvZ3MJ-38NNh" delay="150" data-sk="tooltip_parent" href="https://theias.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkfuGpqTMjGdEILNZ07M4wYvZ3MJ-38NNh" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to register.</a>  IIIF Item Metadata UUID 1dbf517d-a436-449b-9b39-c16d2d3f19ce https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/1c87ac7f93f768fd39765d8f545a3573.JPG e50b9260a1418a8ff8ed3a864a976ce1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ROM931.18.1 Title A name given to the resource Torah Case from the synagogue at Kaifeng, China, 17th century (Ming - Qing Dynasty), Gold-lacquered wood, ROM931.18.1 Description An account of the resource From the Royal Ontario Museum collection: This Torah case from the synagogue at Kaifeng was collected by William C. White, Anglican Bishop in Henan Province in the early 20th century. This object is part of the virtual exhibit only. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant |3|0.0000000|0.0000000|osm Kaifeng, China Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17th century (Ming - Qing Dynasty) Language A language of the resource Hebrew Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royal Ontario Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Royal Ontario Museum, Bishop William C. White Collection Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Royal Ontario Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dimensions: 72 x 29.4 cm Materials: Gold-lacquered wood IIIF Item Metadata UUID 489d41ee-fa30-48f7-b5be-f305cb942b7e https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/3febbc9cc14262990cd94c4d8c403035.jpg c57759449ab0daa8daff5f36e196d110 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ROM991.25.2 Title A name given to the resource Torah Scroll in Case, Iraq, possibly Kurdistan, 17th-18th century, case c.1907, Wood, metal, paint, vellum, ROM991.25.2 Description An account of the resource From the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto: In eastern Islamic lands, many Jewish communities mounted the parchment Torah scrolls in a rigid cylindrical case, which was often pained or covered with embossed silver. The case stood erect on the reader's table and the scrolls were positioned vertically. According to inscriptions on this case, it was made in 1907 to honour the memory of Ruhama, daughter of Katton, by her son Rabbi Abraham. The scroll belongs to an older Torah dating to the 17th or 18th century. This object is part of the virtual exhibit only. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iraq, possibly Kurdistan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17th-18th century, case c.1907 Language A language of the resource Hebrew Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Royal Ontario Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Royal Ontario Museum; Gift of Ed Mirvish, Certified by the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board under the terms of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act. Attestée par la Commission canadienne d'examen des exportations de biens culturels en vertu de la Loi sur l'exportation et l'importation de biens culturels. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Royal Ontario Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dimensions: 75 x 25 cm Materials: Wood, metal, paint, vellum IIIF Item Metadata UUID 36b1bd23-5b82-4362-b3e7-a08f2f1e324a https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/20b36bc3808287e605f7cf11605573fb.JPG dcfa792b64d4c49587ddbc8cd88ec33f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AKM138 Title A name given to the resource Rama Speaks to the Hermit Bharadvaja Outside his Dwelling, from a Ramayana manuscript, India, Punjab Hills, Bahu or Kulu, c. 1700-10, Opaque watercolour on paper, AKM138 Description An account of the resource This version of the Sanskrit epic Ramayana uses images instead of words to tell how Rama, a manifestation of the Hindu god Vishnu, struggled to defeat the demon king Ravana. On this page, Rama is exiled to the forest, but the austere sage at left promises that he will soon return home. Although illustrations of this scene in texts of the Ramayana show the prince dressed in leaves, this version uses images, adorning Rama with a robe, sword, and crown to make clear his royal nature. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant India, Punjab Hills, Bahu or Kulu Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. 1700-10 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Aga Khan Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Aga Khan Museum Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Aga Khan Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dimensions: 22.2x32 cm Materials: Opaque watercolour on paper IIIF Item Metadata UUID a85c660e-ba90-4f26-a677-3413714d589f https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/ea80ae841095481fc9a48ccbb8386654.jpg c316606aebc22d49859607626246e026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AKM 281 Title A name given to the resource Qur'an Manuscript, Copied by Mahmud Sha'ban, India, Gwalior, 11 July 1399 CE / 7 Dhu'l-Qa'da 801 AH, Ink, gold, and opaque watercolour on paper, AKM281 Description An account of the resource This signed and dated copy of the Qur'an produced in northern India near the end of the fourteenth century is a rare survivor: even though Muslims had long been settled in the region, very few manuscripts from that time and place have come down to the present time. The 'Gwalior Qur'an,' named for its place of origin, demonstrates the inventiveness of Indian scribes, whose bihari script creatively reworks the lettering typically used to copy the Qur'an. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Copied by Mahmud Sha‘ban Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant India, Gwalior Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11 July 1399 CE / 7 Dhu'l-Qa'da 801 AH Language A language of the resource Arabic Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Aga Khan Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Aga Khan Museum Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Aga Khan Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dimensions: 29.8 x 23.5 x 6.6 cm Materials: Ink, gold, and opaque watercolour on paper IIIF Item Metadata UUID c07959b3-7001-4a89-9f58-0d5f0fccfb6a https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/ed604fcb5ad1fb19e3896288830f7c6a.jpg a7ea04f06fb216fc26999879fda82f25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AKM 283 Title A name given to the resource Manuscript of the Spiritual Words from Greek Philosophy with Sayings of the Philosophers Accompanied with Their Portraits (Al-Kalimat al-Ruhaniyya min al-Hikam al-Yunaniyya fi Kalimat al-Hukama' wa Ashkalihim) Iraq, Baghdad, late 13th century, Attributed Calligrapher: Yaqut al-Musta'simi (d. 1290), Attributed Painter: Mahmoud b. Abi'l-Mahasin al-Qashi, Ink, gold, and opaque watercolour on paper AKM283 Description An account of the resource These digital images, from the manuscript of Spiritual Words from Greek Philosophy with Sayings of the Philosophers Accompanied with their Portraits on view in the permanent gallery, feature wise maxims in Arabic attributed to Greek philosophers and notables. The manuscript, produced in thirteenth-century Baghdad, includes 13 illustrations showing ancient Greek philosophers and scientists such as Hippocrates, Diogenes, and Aristotle. Alexander the Great (Arabic, Iskandar) appears seated on his throne (fol. 19r) surrounded by scholars, including his beloved teacher Aristotle, whose exchange of letters with the great traveller and conqueror was translated into many languages across Asia, Europe, and Africa. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Attributed Calligrapher: Yaqut al-Musta’simi (d. 1290) Attributed Painter: Mahmoud b. Abi’l-Mahasin al-Qashi Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iraq, Baghdad Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource late 13th century Language A language of the resource Arabic Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Aga Khan Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Aga Khan Museum Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Aga Khan Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Materials: Ink, gold, and opaque watercolour on paper IIIF Item Metadata UUID f1e32918-2b41-43cf-85d9-7e4bb46bfc26 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/c9f66ed5d8241256b42cbc1cf3c33dc1.jpg 564835d2f88d40d79f6589829922d5a5 https://booksalongthesilkroads.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/510b7f06a5ef1601d9298ce9310f14a3.jpg 1d1adf453de1a1efceb8dc2e49ef49ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AKM272 Title A name given to the resource Alexander Mourns the Death of the Persian King, Darius III, from a manuscript of the History of Nigaristan (Kitab-i Nigaristan) by Ahmad Muhammad Ghaffari (d. 1567/8), Iran, probably Shiraz, 1573-74 CE / 980 AH, Ink, gold, and opaque watercolour on paper, AKM272 Description An account of the resource Eskandar, in the Persian tradition, was depicted as not just a Macedonian prince but also a descendent of Iranian kings. This page from the Kitab-i Nigaristan, a collection of historical anecdotes, shows Alexander kneeling beside his dying opponent, King Darius, in a scene of conquest and fraternal love. The two men at bottom left, bound and with their headgear removed, had attacked their own king believing that Alexander would reward them; instead, he has them killed for their treacherous act. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahmad Muhammad Ghaffari (d. 1567/8) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iran, probably Shiraz Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1573-74 CE / 980 AH Language A language of the resource Persian Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Aga Khan Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Aga Khan Museum Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Aga Khan Museum Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Materials: Ink, gold, and opaque watercolour on paper IIIF Item Metadata UUID 5025a3c5-0e9d-4ab6-9162-055390248049