They are so cool! Apparently this is an artifact of unknown age from a monetary near the base of Mt. Everest. Supposedly made of ashes from volcanic eruptions and cremated humans. Lol no idea if it’s true but that’s what the old envelope I got it out of said. It was just in a drawer at my grandmas in a room she has full of antiques from grandpa’s hardcore treasure hunting day. Was literally labeled “artifact”. I keep it by my kitchen sink 😂