A review of the literature on Egyptian silver was undertaken to obtain information on the sources of the silver used for the manufacture of ancient Egyptian silver objects. Technical studies, translations of ancient Egyptian records, philological discussions, geological publications and archaeological reports provided evidence for both the importation of silver (probably produced in Anatolia or Persia from argentiferous galena ores) and the use of local silver, most likely obtained in the native form from the silver rich gold deposits in Egypt. Objects made from this silver are characterized by high gold content. Analysis was by neutron activation. -- AATA