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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.1800
Dish, c.1800 Hard paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue Chinese, Jingdezhen Unmarked Diameter: 34 cm view details
Dish, c.1700
Dish, c.1700 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt Japanese, Arita Unmarked Diameter: 53.7 cm. One of a pair view details
Pair of Sauceboats, c.1750
Part of a set of sauceboats, c.1750 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours Chinese, Jingdezhen Unmarked view details
Pair of Vases, c.1800
Pair of Vases, c.1800 Hard paste porcelain, painted in coloured enamels Chinese, Jingdezhen Unmarked Size: Height: 22.5 cm. view details
Figure, c.1700
Figure, c.1700 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt Japanese, Arita Unmarked Height: 55 cm view details
Tea Bowl, c.1770-80
Tea Bowl, c.1770-80 Soft paste porcelain and enamel Italian, Nove Marks: Incised cross Height: 4 cm Enid Goldblatt Collection Purchased from the assistance of V&A... view details
Tureen and Cover, c.1680
Bowl and Cover, c.1680 Hard paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue Japanese, Arita Unmarked Height: 34.5 cm Diameter: 28.3 cm view details
Tureen, cover and stand, c.1760
Tureen, cover and stand, c.1760 Hard-paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt Chinese, Jingdezhen The coat-of-arms is unidentified Overall - Length: 26 cm view details
Bowl, c.1850
Bowl, c.1850 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels Chinese, Bencharong Ware For export to South East Asia Size: Diameter: 14.5 cm Height: 7.2 cm view details
Pair of Figures, c.1700
Pair of Figures, c.1700 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt Japanese, Arita Unmarked Height: 56 cm. view details