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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.
Figure: Scaramouch, c.1768
Figure: Scaramouch, c.1768 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels German, Kloster Vielsdorf, Thuringia Mark: 'CV' monogram, E2 surmounted P incised Wenzel Neu,... view details
Salt-cellar, c.1730-35
Salt-cellar, c.1730-35 Porcelain French, Mennecy-Villeroy Unmarked Height: 14.9 cm. view details
Teapot, c.1837
Teapot, 1837 Soft-paste porcelain, enamel and gilt French. Sevres Mark: crossed L's of Sevres Height: 15.8 cm. view details
Sugar Basin and Cover, 1828
Sugar Basin and Cover, 1828 Soft paste porcelain, enamel, gilt and platinum French, Sevres Marks: crossed L's for Sevres and date letters Height: 13.5 cm. view details
Jug, c.1720
Jug, c.1720 Soft-paste porcelain and coloured enamels French, Chantilly Mark: brownish red with a hunting horn and 'D' in black Height: 14.4 cm. view details
Tea-caddy and cover, c.1725
One of a pair of tea caddies and covers, c.1725 Hard paste porcelain, glazed white German, Meissen Unmarked Height: 12.5 cm. view details
Jar and Cover, c.1730-40
Jar and cover, c.1730-40 Soft-paste porcelain French, Saint Cloud Indistinctly marked: 4/S/c (incised) Height: 7.7 cm. view details
Two handled Cup, c.1790
Two handled Cup, c.1790 Soft-paste porcelain, coloured enamels andgold French, Sevres Marks: crossed L's and gilders mark Height: 11 cm. view details
Terrace Vase, 1770
Terrace Vase, 1770 Earthenware and enamel Swedish, Marieberg Marked on the base; N R 4 W 23-70 / 2 Height: 25.5 cm. view details
Dessert Plate, c.1825
One of three Dessert Plates, c.1825 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold French, Paris Mark: Halley Width: 23.5 cm. view details