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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.
Bracelet, c.1860
Bracelet French, c.1860 Gold, enamel. carved shell cameo, garnets Length: 6.4 cm view details
Snuff box, c.1853
This snuff box is made in gold, decorated in coloured enamels in green and white and precious stones. The centre is a trophy of flags, scrolls of parchment and scales... view details
Bowl, c.1867
Bowl, c.1867 Agate Indian Purchased at the Paris Exhibition of 1867. Width: 12.5 cm. view details
Cup and Saucer
The cup is in the form of a deep circular bowl raised on a shallow foot. The saucer of circular shallow dish shape form also raised on a very shallow foot. Both cup... view details
Wedding Ring, early 18th century
Wedding Ring English, early 18th century Gold Width: 2 cm The inside inscribed: Let Virtue be thy Guide, in cursive script. view details
Cigar Box
The box and cover are covered overall in black lacquer. The centre front painted with a scene depicting two women in nationalistic costume playing a game of cards on... view details
Necklace, c.1850
Necklace French, c.1850 Gold and malachite Length: 45 cm view details
Bowl
The inside decorated with standing worthies richly decorated in robes of gilt lacquer and gold against various shades of brown seen against a distant landscape of... view details
Vase
Vase of oviform shape narrowing at the shoulders towards a cylindrical neck, which flares outwards towards the rim. Decorated with various panels of flowers and... view details