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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.

Miniature Basket, 19th century

Collection: Ceramics

Miniature Basket Probably French, 19th century Silver Length: 5.4 cm view details

Necklace, late 19th century

Collection: Ceramics

Necklace Probably Italian, late 19th century Coral Length: 56 cm view details

Pendant, c.1850-1899

Collection: Ceramics

Pendant French, c.1850-99 Silver Diameter: 4.5 cm view details

Crucifix, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Crucifix Possibly French, c.1850 Glass Length: 10.5 cm view details

Hat Pin, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Tie Pin Probably French, c.1850 Gilt metal, enamel, turquoise and garnets Length: 7.5 cm. view details

Bodkin Case, c.1800

Collection: Ceramics

Bodkin Case French, c.1800 Vernis Martin and Tortoiseshell Length: 13 cm. view details

Bodkin Case, late 18th century

Collection: Ceramics

Bodkin Case French, late 18th century Composition and rosewood Length: 13.8 cm view details

One of a pair of Hat Pins, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

One of a pair of Hat Pin French, c.1850 Gilt metal Length: 11.8 cm. view details

Box, 19th century

Collection: Ceramics

Box, form of a pendant Probably French, 19th century Silver gilt, turquoise, garnets Length: 5.3 cm view details

Necklace, late 19th century

Collection: Ceramics

Necklace Probably Malayan, late 19th century Brown composition Length: 65 cm view details