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Collections > Ceramics
The Bowes has an outstanding collection of about 5000 items of European and oriental ceramics dating from 1500-1900. Strengths include European porcelain, oriental export porcelain, European tin-glazed earthenware and 19th-century exhibition pieces.
Scent Bottle, c.1760-70
Scent Bottle, 1760-70 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels German, Meissen Mark: crossed swords Height: 8.5 cm. view details
Cup and Saucer, c.1810
Cup and Saucer, c.1810 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt German, Meissen Mark: crossed swords Cup: Height - 6 cm; Saucer: Diameter - 13.4 cm. view details
Knife and Fork, mid 18th century
Knife and Fork Dutch, mid 18th century Amber, silver and steel Length: 16.2 and 12.8 cm... view details
Cup, c.1760
Cup, c.1760 Hard-paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt German, Meissen Mark: crossed swords Height: 7 cm. view details
Mustard Pot and Cover, c.1775
Mustard Pot and Cover, c.1775 Pottery Luxembourg, Sept Fontaines Pottery Height: 9.5 cm. view details
Coffee Pot, c.1830
Coffee Pot, c.1830 Hard-paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold French, Paris Height: 10.2 cm. view details
Tankard, 1705
Tankard, 1705 Stoneware and coloured enamels German, Kreussen Height: 21.5 cm. view details
Dish, c.1625-35
Dish, c.1630 Maiolica, coloured enamels Italian, Montelupo Unmarked Width: 32 cm. view details
Drug jar, c.1550
Drug jar, c.1550 Maiolica, coloured enamels Italian, Faenza Unmarked Height: 29.5 cm. view details
Tile, 1767
Tile, 1767 Maiolica Italian, Castelli, Signed B.GENTILI PIN.1767 Size: 33 x 25 cm. Painted with the Holy Family and the inscription includes - 'I the Mother of Grace... view details