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Herend porcelain

noun
He·rend porcelain | \ ˈheˌrend- \

Definition of Herend porcelain 

: Hungarian hard-paste porcelain made since the 18th century and often imitative of other wares

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History and Etymology for Herend porcelain

from Herend, town in Hungary where it was made

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