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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.
Dish, c.1850
Dish, c.1850 Earthenware French, Style of Bernard Palissy Unmarked Width: 44 cm. view details
Jug, 1777
Jug, 1777 Faience French, Rouen Unmarked Height: 29 cm. Scene which depicts St. Nicholas and St. Anne educating the Virgin. Beneath the border is written in black... view details
Cup and Saucer, 1788
Cup and saucer, 1788 'Le Rat qui s'est rerire du monde' Soft paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt French, Sevres Marks: crossed L's and 'KK' Painter: Bouchet... view details
Pair of Vases, c.1710
Pair of Vases, c.1710 Earthenware, coloured enamels and gold Dutch, Delft, The Greek 'A' Factory Mark: AR in red Height: 28 cm. view details
Cup and Saucer, 1789
Cup and Saucer, 1789 Soft paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold French, Sevres Marks: crossed L's in blue enamel, date letters for 1789, and of 'P' also in... view details
Tea Bowl and Saucer, c.1750
Tea Bowl and Saucer, c.1750 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt German, Meissen Mark: crossed swords Tea Bowl: Height - 5 cm; Saucer: Diameter - 13.2 cm. view details
Cup and Saucer, 1779
Cup and saucer, 1779 Soft paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt French, Sevres Marks: crossed L's and 'KK' on base of saucer Painter: Vielliard Cup: Height - 5.9... view details
Inkstand with cover, c.1790
Inkstand with cover, c.1790 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt German, Meissen Marks: crossed swords and the star of the Marcolini period Width: 6.8 cm.... view details
Cup and Saucer, 1788
Cup and Saucer, 1788 Soft paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt French, Sevres Marks: crossed L's in blue enamel, date letters for 1788 and an undentified... view details
Figure: Spring, c.1775
Figure: Spring, c.1775 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels German, Wallendorf, Thuringia Unmarked Size: Height: 30 cm. view details