Parthian Glass Trade Weight

1st-2nd century AD. A sub-circular weight made in translucent, pale grey 'clear' glass; a stylised design with twelve slender lozengiform 'petals' cut into the top surface; two circumferential bands of 'dashed' incisions to the edge, edge slightly serrated all around but the whole image very well centred and embossed. 184 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). Acquired in the early 1990s. Property of a private Essex collector.
Condition Report: Fine condition.