A rare Vietnamese ritual Buddhist bronze ewer, Ly (1009-1225) or Tran (1225-1400) Dynasty, circa 12th/13th century, of ovoid form with chased lotus petal decoration to the shoulder, the spout in the form of a bamboo shoot, four circular handles to the shoulder, a shaped handle and a lid with a raised boss in the centre, 22 cm high, 24.5 cm wide,