The excitement was palpable. After a while, one was going to be a part of an educational, informative session that was to be held at the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Byculla.

The two-hour capsule was to focus on conservation, with special focus on metal art. This was meant to act as a direct connect related to the presence of a replica of glorious 10-panelled bronze door built by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti that belonged to the Baptistry of Florence Cathedral, and was carved in the Florentine Renaissance style.