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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.
Tea Bowl and Saucer, c.1820
Tea bowl and saucer, c.1820 Soft-paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold English, New Hall Unmarked Bowl - Height: 5 cm; Saucer - Diameter: 13.5 cm. view details
Beaker, c.1760
One of a pair of beakers, c.1760 Porcelain English, Liverpool Height: 7.6 cm. view details
Figurine: Spring
Figure of a lady is sitting on a rustic mound covered with flowers and foliage. At her feet is an overturned basket and another at her left side and both are also... view details
Figure of a young man
Figure of a young man wearing a coat, waistcoat and breeches and a nightcap type of hat, which is trimmed with fur. The whole is raised on a mound decorated with... view details
Cream Jug, c.1795
Cream jug, c.1795 Hard-paste porcelain and coloured enamels English, Factory X Marked on the base in red enamel - 145 Height: 11.7 cm. view details
Inkstands
Pair of inkstands, each in the form of a Royal crown, the tops of each pierced with four holes; two to contain the ink and two compartments for quill pens. Size:... view details
Cup and Saucer, c.1875
Cup and Saucer, c.1875 Part of a set of cups and saucers Porcelain, coloured enamel and gold English, Davenport Marks: Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire, 3790... view details
Vase
Vase similar in form to a kafir pot flaring inwards towards the rim and out again. The whole is raised on three feet. Decorated with various coloured glazes with... view details
Serving Dish
Oval, tending towards the rectangular. Flat flaring outwards the rim. Transfer printed in brown in the centre with a romantic oriental shipping scene with buildings... view details
Cup and Saucer with Plate
The cup is of bell shaped form with a loop handle, which terminates at top and bottom in acanthus leaves picked out in gold. The saucer is dish shaped and the flat... view details