bone china
noun
: translucent white china made with bone ash or calcium phosphate and characterized by whiteness
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Made from new bone china, this elegant teapot features a classic toile pattern that's just right for spring.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
Along with vintage and bone china pieces, look for ironstone china at the thrift store.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
That was fun, drinking from a bone china tea set and scoffing jam scones in a quaint village cafe on the edge of the Lake District.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
This piece from the 1830s is made from bone china, hand-painted with white morning glories.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
Along with vintage and bone china pieces, look for ironstone china at the thrift store.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
That was fun, drinking from a bone china tea set and scoffing jam scones in a quaint village cafe on the edge of the Lake District.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
This piece from the 1830s is made from bone china, hand-painted with white morning glories.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Bone china.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bone%20china. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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