porcelain

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Not the silken, restaurant version piped into porcelain.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

It is thought to have been made in the Derby porcelain factory around 1770-1800.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The conspicuous consumption in “The Queen of Sparkle” section includes her diamond brooch and pendant, and her jewelry chest, made by Martin Carlin in 1770, whose adornment of Sèvres porcelain set a trend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

The boutique is encased in light, with neutral porcelain tile, silk wallpaper and marble flooring offering a sleek and timeless browsing experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

The Trunchbull now lifted the large blue porcelain water-jug and poured some water into her glass.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl