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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.
Cross, c.1875
Cross Austrian, c.1875 Enamelled on tripod stand Length: 10.6 cm view details
Brooch or Pendant, late 19th century
Brooch or pendant Probably Indian, late 19th century Silver and Silver Gilt Length: 6.2 cm view details
Necklace and pendant, c.1850
Necklace and pendant French, c.1850 Enamel on copper, gold, pinchbeck Length: 38 cm view details
Seal, late 19th century
Seal French or English, late 19th century Silver and Stone Length: 3.6 cm view details
Cup and Saucer, 1782
Cup and Saucer, 1782 Soft paste porcelain, coloured enamels French, Sevres Marks: letters for 1782 and L's, and the mark of the painter Chabry Cup: Height - 6 cm;... view details
Coffee Pot and Cover, c.1720
Coffee pot and cover, c.1720 Polished stoneware, undecorated German, Meissen Unmarked view details
Cup and Saucer, c.1735
One of a pair of cups and saucers, c.1735 Hard paste porcelain, gold German, Meissen Unmarked Decorated by Bartholomaus Seuter Cup - Height: 8 cm; Saucer - Diameter... view details
Cup and Saucer, c.1735
One of a pair of cups and saucers, c.1735 Hard paste porcelain, gold German, Meissen Unmarked Decorated by Bartholomaus Seuter Cup: Height - 8 cm; Saucer: Diameter -... view details
Plate, c.1820
Plate, c.1820 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold Austrian, Vienna Mark: shield in underglaze blue Size: Diameter: 24 cm. view details
Milk Jug, c.1765
Milk Jug, c.1765 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold Austrian, Vienna Mark: Shield and '2' impressed Height: 10.9 cm. Enid Goldblatt Collection Purchased... view details