Porcelain, is a type of
ceramics highly valued for its
beauty and
strength. It is often called
china or chinaware, because it
was firstly made in
China.
Porcelain is
characterized by whiteness, a
delicate appearance, and
translucence. Because it is the
hardest ceramic product,
porcelain is used for
electrical insulators and
laboratory
equipment.
However
, porcelain is known
primarily as a material for
high-quality tableware and
vases, as well as for
figurines and other decorative
objects