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Bracelets with amethyst, 1st C BCE; NAM Athens [d/b]

A pair of gold bracelets. From Palaiokastro, Thessaly (ancient Metropolis of Hestiaiotis). Greek Hellenistic 1st century BCE (ΧΡ 939)
https://www.namuseum.gr/en/collection/hellenistic-period/

“A pair of gold bracelets with stones. From Karditsa (the so-called Palaiokastron Treasure), Thessaly. 1st century B.C. A luxury jewellery item of excellent workmanship, with cut-out leaves, tendrils and inset amethysts, malachite stones and enamel. Inventory Number: EAM / NAM Xρ. 939 α, β). National Archaeological Museum. Athens, Greece. Text: Museum Inscription.”  picture George E. Koronaios wiki