china
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Lillian Disney, a connoisseur of flowers, would die before the hall was finished, but its hidden rear garden is centered around the “Rose for Lilly” fountain, composed of thousands of broken blue-and-white Delft china pieces.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
He once hid a Lego treehouse above their china cabinet for more than a month before she noticed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025
Families and couples of a certain age might even haul out grandma’s treasured china and give it a good dusting — that is, if you didn’t offload it at a garage sale or eBay.
From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025
The site produces high-end and bespoke designs, including handcrafted fine bone china pieces and Jasperware, a type of pottery developed in the 18th Century by founder Josiah Wedgwood.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025
They upset a little china cupid who had hitherto stood alone on the desk except for the candlesticks.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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