Bone china is which of the following?

• A. A form of ceramic glaze used for stoneware.
• B. A type of glassware used in drinking vessels.
• C. A style of painting on silk.
• D. A kind of British porcelain imitating the Chinese original, made by incorporating ashes from animal bones.

Answer: (D)

Bone china is a kind of porcelain developed in Britain that adds bone ash from animal bones to the traditional porcelain mix. This bone ash gives the material extra whiteness, strength, and a delicate translucence, making it ideal for fine tableware. It was created to imitate Chinese porcelain, hence its name and purpose. So it’s not a glaze for stoneware, not glassware, and not a silk painting style—it's British porcelain made with bone ash to echo the Chinese original.