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Why is it called bone china?

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Why is it called bone china?
It's called bone china because of the materials used to produce it. Bone china contains ash derived from the bones of animals, such as cows. The addition of this ingredient in the clay is what gives bone china its unique creamy color. Explore a collection of bone china from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Set of Eight Grosvenor Fine Bone, China
Located in Asheville, NC
Fine bone China. Set of eight.
Category

Antique 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

Wedgwood Humming Birds Porcelain Plate Fine Bone China England
By Wedgwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fine Bone China plate with marbled trim decorated with hummingbirds and gold trim. This Humming
Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Wedgwood Fine Bone China Dinnerware Patrician Pattern England 165pcs
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
fine bone china dinnerware was produced in a mold of embossed flowers and scrolls along the edge with a
Category

Mid-20th Century English Romantic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Fine Bone China Salad Plate with Organic Shapes & Delicate Watercolor Techniques
By Deborah M. Allen
Located in London, GB
, fluidity and light. This collection of fine bone china showcases Deborah’s delicate watercolor techniques
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Dinner Plate, Organic Shapes and Delicate Watercolour Techniques
By Deborah M. Allen
Located in London, GB
, fluidity and light. This collection of fine bone china showcases Deborah’s delicate watercolour techniques
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Mug with Organic Shapes and Delicate Watercolor Techniques
By Deborah M. Allen
Located in London, GB
, fluidity and light. This collection of fine bone china showcases Deborah’s delicate watercolour techniques
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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