Why is china pottery called china?

China pottery is called china because it originated in the country of China. The earliest examples of the pottery commonly called china date back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, which ruled the area now known as China from 25–220 A.D. It was the British who coined the term “china” when traders were first introduced to the unique porcelain produced by Chinese artisans. Shop a large selection of china on 1stDibs.