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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.
Vase
Vase of flattened spherical form with tall cylindrical neck, the whole raised on shallow foot. Glazed overall with a purplish flecked glaze. Size: Height: 12 cm. view details
Vase
Vase of inverted mallet shaped form with tall cylindrical neck flaring towards the rim. Glazed overall with a reddish-brown streaked glaze. Size: Height: 12 cm. view details
Vase
Vase of bell shaped form with conical neck narrowing at the top and flaring out to rim. Decorated in resist with red fishes and weed against a grey-green ground.... view details
Dish
Circular in brown and green glazed earthenware, the centre modelled in relief with a representation of John Without Fear of Burgundy Surrounded by an inscription... view details
Dish
Circular. The centre with incised decoration with a representation of Christ on the cross and two panels of inscription one of which reads: Tantum Ergo Sacramentum.... view details
Puzzle Jug
Puzzle jug of pear shaped form with cylindrical neck, the neck pierced with decoration to form flower heads and other ornament. The neck terminating in a broad ridge... view details
Tureen and Cover
Circular tureen, dish shaped moulded with vertical ribs, raised on a shallow foot, on either side a flat semi-elliptical handle. The whole fitted with a high domed... view details
Tray
Circular tray with a wavy edge. The rim decorated with grassy mounds from which spout flowers and foliage. The remainder of the decoration formed of grotesque beings... view details
Dish
Oval dish with flaring rim lobed. Decorated with grassy mounds, flowers and foliage in green and purple. The centre of the dish with four standing figures wearing... view details
Wine Glass Cooler
Part of a pair of jardinières of inverted bell shaped form. The sides moulded to form elongated lobes terminating in a wavy wedge. Each is raised on a shallow foot... view details