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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.
Hair Ornament, c.1860
Hair Ornament (two pieces) French, c.1860 Gilt Metal Length: 12.9 and 11.5 cm view details
Seal, c.1850
Seal, form of a swan. French, c.1850 Silver, carnelian. garnets, turquoise, enamel Length 6.1 cm. view details
Pendant, c.1850-1899
Pendant French, c.1850-99 Silver Length: 3.8 cm view details
Ring, c.1850
Ring Italian, c.1850 Rose Gold with Mosaic inlay Width: 4.2 cm view details
Opera Glasses, c.1850
Opera glasses English, c.1850 Enamel on copper, silk Length: 11.2 cm. view details
Crucifix and Cross, late19th century
Crucifix and chain French, late 19th century Gold Length: 26 cm view details
Pendant - Maltese Cross, c.1850
Pendant - Maltese Cross French, c.1850 Cornelian, Gold and Rock Crystal Length across: 3.6 cm view details
Urns, c.1775-85
Urns, c.1775-85 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gilt German, Hochst Marked: a 'wheel' in blue Heights: 23 cm, 17 cm and 17 cm. view details
Dish, c.1760
Dish, c.1760 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold German, Furstenburg Mark: F in underglaze blue Diameter: 23.2 cm. view details
Model: A soldier, c.1860
Model: A soldier, c.1860 Hard paste porcelain, coloured enamels and gold German, Saxony, Meissen Mark: crossed swords in underglaze blue Height: 22 cm. view details