The lecture series consisted of four talks: “Damascening in Ancient China and Its Influence” delived by Professor Xu Xiaodong (Associate Director, Art Museum, CUHK); “From Inlaying to Damascening: A Scientific Study on the Transformation in Goldsmithing Techniques” by Ms. Tang Man-wai (Assistant Curator I (Conservation), LCSD); “Gold and Silver Chain-Making Techniques in Ancient China” by Dr. Tong Yu (Postdoctoral Fellow, Art Museum, CUHK); and “Gold Mining, Refining and Testing in Ancient China” by Mr. Lai Wing-fai (Curator, Government Records Service). The lecture series took place on 12 January 2020 (Sunday) at the lecture hall of the Hong Kong Museum of History, drawing a crowd of 149 people.