ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FACETED AMBER BEAD 3200BC-1

Ancient Egyptian Amber was mined in Basileia the capital of Atlantis and lay just off the Danish Coast. Amber was also used by Egyptians in the mummification process, possibly because it is a powerful desiccant, or drying agent. It was also valued as a medicine.

This one measures .27”(7.0mm). amb9