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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.
Figure: Harlequin, c.1760
Figure: Harlequin, c.1760 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels German, Meissen Unmarked From a model by Peter Reinicke Height: 18 cm view details
Jard and cover, c.1763-75
Jar and cover, c.1763-75 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt German, Meissen Unmarked Height: 10.5 cm. view details
Figure: a macaw, c.1750
Figure: a macaw, c.1750 Maiolica, coloured enamels Dutch, Delft Unmarked Height: 18.5 cm. view details
Plate, 1577
Plate, 1577 Maoilica, coloured enamels Italian, Padua Unmarked Diameter: 27 cm. Inscribed 'Per un pezzo di vitello alleso' ('for a piece of boiled veal'). Presumably... view details
Salt, early 17th century
Salt, early 17th century Maiolica, coloured enamels Italian, Deruta Unmarked Length: 19.2 cm; Width: 10.6 cm; Height: 13 cm. view details
Plate, c.1575-85
Plate, Noah Offering a Sacrifice, c.1575-85 Maiolica and coloured enamels Italian, Urbino Unmarked Diameter: 24 cm. On the base of the plate is written GENIESE.8.... view details
Plate, c.1575-85
Plate, Noah Receiving Instructions, c.1575-85 Maiolica, coloured enamels Italian, Urbino Unmarked Diameter: 24.5 cm. On the base of the plate is written 'GENIESE.7' view details
Plate, c.1550
Plate, c.1550 Maiolica, coloured enamels Italian, Urbino Unmarked Diameter: 24.2 cm. An angel points out a source of water to Hagar and Ishmael in the desert view details
Teapot, c.1747
Teapot , c.1747 Soft Paste porcelain and gold French, Sevres Unmarked Height: 11.5 cm. view details
Tea Bowl and Saucer, c.1730
Tea Bowl and Saucer, c.1730 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold German, Meissen Mark: crossed swords Decoration by F. J. Ferner Cup - height: 4.2 cm;... view details