Eberswalde Hoard

The collection contains 81 gold objects weighing 2.59 kilograms, including bowls, bracelets, necklaces, buckles, clasps, and various wire forms. These Bronze Age pieces represent an exceptional assembly of precious metalwork from prehistoric times.

Workers discovered the hoard on May 16, 1913, during construction at a brass factory in Finow. The discovery led to its inclusion in Berlin's major museum collection, though it later moved to Moscow.

The objects showcase advanced metalworking techniques from the Nordic Bronze Age, with thin-walled vessels that display intricate ornamental details and delicate wirework. Visitors can observe how skilled artisans of that era achieved such precision without modern tools.

The original artifacts reside in Moscow's Pushkin Museum, but detailed replicas are available to view at the Museum für Vor und Frühgeschichte in Berlin. Visitors interested in examining these pieces can find comprehensive information and explanations about their creation at the Berlin location.

The discovery ranks among Germany's largest prehistoric gold assemblies and was found buried one meter deep inside a clay vessel with a protective lid. The careful packaging suggests that the original owners intended to retrieve it again.

Location: Brandenburg

Inception: 10 century BCE

Made from material: gold

Part of: art theft and looting during World War II, Late Bronze Age, Bronze Age golden hat goldsmithing style

GPS coordinates: 52.84620,13.72300

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02