
Solid silver casket of Psusennes I. 21st Dynasty who ruled from Tanis between 1047 – 1001 BC. | When silver was introduced into Egypt, it probably was more valuable than gold. It was rare, and on lists of valuables, items of silver were listed above those of gold during the Old Kingdom.
Jewelry made of silver was almost always thinner than gold pieces, as indicated by the bracelets of the 4th Dynasty queen Hetephere I, in contrast to the extravagance of her gold jewelry. | 
Two gold bracelets of Queen Hetepheres I. |