Large Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Concentric Decoration Date: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D. Culture: Roman North Africa Dimensions: Length 11.7 cm Material: Beige Terracotta Provenance: Ex-Parisian art market; previously evaluated by expert M. Daniel Lebeurrier (Paris). Description: A sizable and robust Roman terracotta oil lamp, representing the larger utilitarian forms produced in the North African workshops during the Imperial period. The piece features a prominent, unpierced handle and a classic rounded nozzle. The central discus is elegantly framed by multiple deep concentric circles, a minimalist yet highly effective geometric decoration. The surface is exceptionally tactile, boasting a rich, dark historical patina interspersed with thick, genuine mineral and earthen encrustations—unmistakable signs of its prolonged burial and ancient context. Condition: Intact extremities with a complete nozzle and handle. The lamp displays a stable, horizontal ancient fissure along the mold seam on one flank, typical of the structural settling of the clay over millennia or a minor firing anomaly. The overall form remains highly presentable and structurally sound, offering a striking display piece.