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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.
Pair of Dessert Baskets, c.1845-55
Pair of Dessert Baskets, c.1845-55 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold German, Meissen Marks: crossed swords Height: 18 cm. Presented byThe Art Fund, 1955. view details
Vase, 1898
Vase, 1898 Soft-paste Porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt English, Royal Worcester Factory Marks: factory mark 'Royal Worcester England’ with seven dots for... view details
Teapot, c.1790-1800
Teapot, c.1790-1800 Hard-paste porcelain , enamel and gold French, Paris, Clignoncourt Factory Mark: Stencil on the base 'N' surmounted by a crown in red also... view details
Cup, 1829
Cup, 1829 Porcelain and monochrome Austrian, Vienna Marks: '829' and '191' impressed Height: 6.3 cm. view details
Figure of a Baby, 1868
Figure of a Baby, 1868 Hard paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt German, Meissen Mark: crossed swords in blue Length: 43.5 cm view details
Figurine: Harlequin, c.1755-65
Figurine: Harlequin, c.1755-65 Soft-paste porcelain and coloured enamels English, Derby Mark: incised 'N/99' Height: 14 cm. view details
Model of flowers, probably formed part of a candelabra, 19th century
Model of flowers, probably formed part of a candelabra, 19th century Porcelain and coloured enamels English, Minton Diameter: 7.4 cm. view details
Jug and cover, 1755-60
Jug and cover, 1755-60 Soft-porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt French, Sevres Marks: Incised 'ae' 'oo' Height: 20 cm. view details
Dessert Plate, 1760
Plate, 1760 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold French, Sevres Mark: Mark: 'L' and decorator's mark for Denis Leve Diameter 23.9 cm. view details
Plate, c.1790
Plate, c.1790 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels French, Sceaux Unmarked Diameter: 23.4 cm. view details