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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.

Jug and Cover, c.1750

Collection: Ceramics

Jug and Cover, c.1750 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt Chinese, Jingdezhen Unmarked Height, with cover: 26 cm. view details

Pair of Jugs, c.1750

Collection: Ceramics

Pair of Jugs, c.1750 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt Chinese, Jingdezhen Mark: 'EB' unknown Height: 35.5 cm view details

Pair of Plates, c.1750

Collection: Ceramics

Plates, c.1750 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt Chinese, Jingdezhen Mark: 'EB' unknown Diameter: 23.3 cm. view details

Wall Fountain, c.1700

Collection: Ceramics

Wall Fountain, c.1700 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt Chinese, Jingdezhen Unmarked Height: 41.7 cm. view details

Dish, c.1730

Collection: Ceramics

Dish, c.1730 Hard paste porcelain, painted in coloured enamels and gilt Chinese, Jingdezhen Unmarked Diameter: 22.8 cm   view details

Tureen and Stand, c.1770

Collection: Ceramics

Tureen and Stand, c.1770 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt Chinese, Jingdezhan Unmarked Size: Length of Stand: 36.6 cm. view details

Figure of a small girl, c.1850

Collection: Ceramics

Figure of a Girl, c.1850 Earthenware, coloured enamels German, Damm Marks: a wheel and a D for Damm, Aschaffenburg Height: 12.5 cm. Copied from a Hochst model in the... view details

Vase, c.1845-55

Collection: Ceramics

Vase, c.1845-55 Hard-paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold Chinese, Jingdezhen Size: Height: 64.5 cm. view details

Soup Bowl, c.1770

Collection: Ceramics

Part of a bowl and five soup soup plates, c.1770 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt Chinese, Jingdezhen In the centre - Arms of Van Hemert... view details

Coffee Pot, c.1700

Collection: Ceramics

Coffee Pot, c.1700 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours Japanese, Arita Unmarked Size: Height: 28.5 cm (without feet) view details