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What does bone china mean?

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What does bone china mean?
The term bone china means porcelain dinnerware and serveware made of a mix of bone ash, kaolin clay and feldspathic material. It has a translucent look that works well with highly detailed painted finishes. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of bone china.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for China Tea Sets on 1stDibs
Vintage Hand Painted China Tea Set
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful set of three hand painted dishes to add a touch of sophistication to tea time! The
Category

20th Century Chinese Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Set of 2 Gaiwan Tea Set Art Déco Garden André Fu Living Tableware New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Chinese tea set gaiwan (2 pieces) Color: Beige gold Size: 11 Ø x 10 H cm, 225 ml
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service Circa 1930
By Tu Mao Xing
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese tea set include: Maker's mark: Tu Mao
Category

Vintage 1930s Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique 1800s Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Kwan Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to our diverse silver teaware collection This exceptional antique tea set/service, in Chinese
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
By Tu Qing Yun
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
planished swan necked spout. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese tea set
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
By Franciscan China 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
administration. The china pattern is as simply endearing as it is famous-softly painted pink roses bloom amidst
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

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