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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.
Brooch, late 19th century
Brooch English, late 19th century Jet Width: 5.3 cm view details
Crucifix, c.1850-1899
Crucifix English, c.1850-99 Gilt Metal Length: 29 cm view details
Easel for miniature portrait, c.1850
Easel for miniature portrait French, mid 19th century Gilt-metal, enamel, garnet, turquoise Length: 13.5 cm. view details
Rosary, 19th century
Rosary Spanish or Italian, 19th century Silver and silver gilt Length: 66.3 cm view details
One of a Pair of Hat Pins, c.1850
One of a Pair of Hat Pins French, c.1850 Gilt metal Length: 14.4 cm. view details
Rosary, early 19th century
Rosary Portuguese, early 19th century Silver and Wood Length: 52 cm view details
Tea Bowl, c.1796-1820
Tea Bowl, c.1796-1820 Hard-paste porcelain Chinese Height: 6.5; Diameter: 10 cm. view details
Mourning Ring, c.1780
Mourning Ring Possibly French, c.1780 Gold, seed pearls, green stone, enamel on copper Initials E.N. Width: 2 cm. view details
Pendant Brooch, c.1850
Pendant brooch Spanish, c.1850 Gilt metal and gouache Length: 9.5 cm (approx.) view details
Necklace, c.1850
Necklace Glass, partly gilt Possibly Venetian, c.1850 view details