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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

Collection: Ceramics

Brooch Probably English, late 19th century Silver, marcasite and opaque green stone Length: 3.3 cm view details

Cravat Pin with scarab beetle, early 20th century

Collection: Ceramics

Cravat Pin with scarab beetle English and Egyptian, early 20th century Gilt metal and Lapis Lazuli Length: 8.6 cm view details

Cravat Pin, late 19th century

Collection: Ceramics

Cravat Pin Probably French, late 19th century Silver Length - 6.8 cm. view details

Rosary, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Rosary Spanish, c.1850 Glass, Silver and Wood Length: 67.7 cm view details

Fan, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Fan Probably Turkish, c.1850 Copper Gilt and Enamel Length: 18.4 cm view details

Seal, 18th/19th century

Collection: Ceramics

Seal Continental, 18th /19th century Silver Length - 2.7 cm. view details

Seal, c.1700-1750

Collection: Ceramics

Seal French, c.1700-50 Silver and Steel Length: 2.9 cm view details

Small case in the form of a pistol, late 19th century

Collection: Ceramics

Case in the form of a pistol French, late 19th century Silvered metal Length: 8.7 cm view details

Seal, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Seal Top French, c.1850 Silver gilt, garnet, turquoise, seed pearls Length: 5 cm view details

Scent Flask, c.1850-99

Collection: Ceramics

Scent Flask Probably French, c.1850-99 Gilt Metal Length: 4.7 cm view details