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A tour of the well-known ceramics term "China" turns out to be quite a circuitous trip, beginning of course with the word's obvious origin: China.
Europeans gave the name to the hard and highly valued bowls, plates and other decorative wares that they imported from China over the span of hundreds of years. The Chinese originally developed the technique more than a thousand years ago and were its sole makers until the 18th century.
As far as ceramics are concerned, china was once synonymous with porcelain. Both are made when kaolin is mixed with petuntse two forms of decomposed granite that fuse together in a very hot kiln to produce the translucent clayware. If not china or porcelain, a ceramic is known as pottery, which is opaque.
Europeans discovered how to make china in the early 1700s, and after that, china was no longer strictly a Chinese affair. Time and travel have in turn only diluted the meaning of the word. David Lackey, owner of David Lackey Antiques in Houston, Texas, says that today the word "china" is often used generically.
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What is a group of china-plates called?
A group of china plates is typically referred to as a "set" or "dinnerware set." In a more specific context, it may also be called a "service," such as a service for four or six, indicating the number of place settings included. Collectively, they can also be described as "china" or "tableware."
What is the China room?
plates(china) of previous presidents
Is it safe to eat on Knowles China collector plates?
No, it is not safe to eat off of Knowles China collector plates. The plates could have lead in them and cause health problems.
What is the example of chinaware?
Chinaware refers to dishes, plates, cups, and other items made from fine porcelain or china. These items are often used for special occasions or formal dining settings. Examples of chinaware include dinner plates, teacups, saucers, and serving platters.
What types of plates does the ring of fire have?
Some plates they have are plates made in China. They worlds Populates state. :)
What plates move to create a tsunami?
My precious china plates. They are worth lots.
What is one thing made of china?
plates
What are the plates under land areas called?
Land plates are called continental plates. Sea plates are called oceanic plates.
What is the Earth's crust broken into large pieces called?
They are called plates!
Why do people in china share plates?
Because they are a family
Can ceramic knives damage dinner plates?
You can damage china ware with anything. It is up to you to care for your dinner plates.
What does china call their cities?
Towns, cities, or good plates
