bone china
noun
: translucent white china made with bone ash or calcium phosphate and characterized by whiteness
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The tables, meanwhile, were set with vintage silver floral vessels, antique garden urns, and bone china.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 July 2024
The range features a variety of high-end bone china decked out in vibrant colors reminiscent of the Dame's personal style.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Through a bright Utopian-style reception with pendant cluster lights, bone china, and oyster velvet sofas, swan down the tunneling staircase of The House Spa, which was awarded 'Best UK Spa 2023/2024' by the AA.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Meanwhile, fine bone china is a great choice for more formal occasions.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 July 2024
The range features a variety of high-end bone china decked out in vibrant colors reminiscent of the Dame's personal style.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
Through a bright Utopian-style reception with pendant cluster lights, bone china, and oyster velvet sofas, swan down the tunneling staircase of The House Spa, which was awarded 'Best UK Spa 2023/2024' by the AA.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Meanwhile, fine bone china is a great choice for more formal occasions.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
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“Bone china.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bone%20china. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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