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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.
Bowl, c.1725
Bowl, c.1725 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels Italian, Vezzi's Factory, Venice Mark: 'A' and 'C' inscised Cephalus and Aurora probably painted by Ludovico... view details
Figure of a God, c.1780
Figure of a God, c.1780 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels Spanish, Buen Retiro, Madrid Mark: a fleur-de-lys in blue enamel Height: 22.5 cm. Formerly at Althorp... view details
Animal figure: Deer, c.1783
Animal figure: Deer, c.1783 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels Royal Danish Porcelain Factory, Copenhagen Mark: wave mark in underglaze blue Height: 10 cm. Enid... view details
Cup and Saucer, c.1755-65
Cup and saucer, c.1755-65 Hard paste porcelain, glazed white Italian, Doccia, Florence Unmarked Cup - Height: 5.4 cm; Saucer - Diameter: 13 cm Enid Goldblatt... view details
Jug, 1756
Jug, 1756 Soft-paste porcelain, enamel colours and gilt French, Sevres Unmarked Height: 18 cm. view details
Bodkin Case, late 18th century
Bodkin Case French, late 18th century Composition and rosewood Length: 10 cm view details
Cane or Walking Stick Handle, 18th century
Cane or Walking Stick Handle French, 18th century Amber Length: 11.3 cm view details
Necklace, c.1912
Necklace English, by Henry Wilson, c.1912 Pendent depicting Venus Silver, enamel, amethyst, mother-of-pearl, blue opal Length: 29 cm view details
Hair Ornament, c.1860
Hair Ornament (two pieces) French, c.1860 Gilt Metal Length: 12.9 and 11.5 cm view details
Seal, c.1850
Seal, form of a swan. French, c.1850 Silver, carnelian. garnets, turquoise, enamel Length 6.1 cm. view details