On the Trail of the Mysterious Corinthium Aes
Corinthium Aes—a very special, almost magical alloy that was already known in Ancient Egypt! For a long time, knowledge of the complex manufacturing process was thought to have been lost. Goldsmith Matthias Lehr finally succeeded in reconstructing it.
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Workshop Goldschmiedekunst: Tauschieren!
In this workshop, learn more about the production and properties of this special alloy, and visit the Neues Museum to see authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts made of the mysterious “black copper.”
Afterward, under the guidance of Matthias Lehr, you can design your own jewelry plate using the inlay technique according to your own ideas.
- Participation fee: 40 euros
- Limited number of participants. Online booking recommended.
