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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.
Relief, c.1500
Relief portrays St. Francis receiving the stigmata, c.1500 Earthenware, coloured enamels Italian, Florence, School of Della Robbia Unmarked Size: 24.5 x 29 cm. view details
Model of a cradle
Made in imitation of a wooden one. Glazed in the tortoiseshell ware. The whole raised on rockers. Size: 20 cm (of hood); Width: 11.7 cm; Length 29.2 cm. X.2048 view details
Dish, c.1750-60
Dish, c.1750-60 Faience, French, Rouen Unmarked Width: 43 cm. view details
Model: A swan, c.1750
Model: A swan, c.1750 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels German, Meissen Mark: crossed swords Height: 27 cm. view details
Plaque, c.1765-75
One of a pair of plaques, c.1765-75 Faience German, Schrezheim Unmarked Size: 38.5 x 24.5 cm. view details
Plaque, c.1765-75
One of a pair of plaques, c.1765-75 Faience German, Schrezheim Unmarked Size: 38.5 x 24.5 cm. view details
Cup and Saucer, c.1795
Cup and Saucer, c.1795 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold French, La Courtille, Paris Mark: crossed torches in underglaze blue Cup: Height - 6.5 cm;... view details
Teapot, c.1710-20
Teapot, c.1710-20 Soft-paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt French, Sevres Mark: crossed L's, in blue Height: 12 cm. view details
Snuff Box, c.1850-99
Snuff Box Possibly French, c.1850-99 Gilt metal Length: 7.4 cm view details
Cup and Saucer, c.1860
Cup and saucer, c.1860 Hard-paste porcelain, enamel and gold French This cup and saucer, with the imperial coat of arms surrounded by gold bees, is a fake. The... view details