Ewer. Vietnamese, Ly dynasty, 11th–13th century, Vietnam. Stoneware with ivory glaze, molded handle and spout, and carved decorations. 6 5/16 x 4 3/4 in. (16 x 12 cm). Anonymous gift. 2002.744 © 2012 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Large round ewer with flaring rim, short spout and handle. Carved lotus petal collar at shoulder.

Provenance: Collected by the donor in Vietnam in 1989 or slightly earlier.

Catalogue raisonné: Philippe Truong, The Elephant and the Lotus: Vietnamese Ceramics in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 2007 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Cat. 11