John Lewis + Queensberry Hunt Cupola Bone China Dinner Plate, 27.8cm, White

John Lewis & Partners + Queensberry Hunt is a collection from our shared archive, developed with world-renowned ceramic specialists Queensberry Hunt. Freshly presented for modern tables. Beautifully crafted from bone china. The range was part of the Queensberry Hunt exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2012.

Innovative ceramic designers Martin Hunt and David Queensberry designed many of the industry's best-selling products. Martin, a former visiting Professor at the Royal College of Art, and David, previously Professor of Ceramics there, founded Queensberry Hunt in 1966. Aiming 'to achieve lasting value', the designers have won a number of awards, including the prestigious '50th Premio' from the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza, Italy.

Our white bone ranges are made from bone china, known for its beautiful lustre and translucency. It's the strongest china available and so suitable for any occasion. Each individual piece complements our other white bone tableware, so you can choose one shape or mix and match across the ranges to create your own bespoke collection.

• Incredibly strong and durable material that can be made into extremely fine and delicate tableware
• Beautiful translucency and lustre
• Suitable for everyday use
• Dishwasher and microwave-safe for everyday use
• Mix and match across our white bone china ranges

All our china is made from clay and kiln-fired for durability. Except for pieces with special trims, everything is dishwasher-safe. Below are a few options to consider when choosing your perfect china.

• Earthenware - Strong and practical, earthenware is often a little thicker than other ceramics, making it ideal for everyday use.
• Stoneware - Fired at high temperatures, stoneware is very tough and heat-resistant. It comes in a number of different glaze finishes.
• Porcelain - Affordable yet luxurious, porcelain is renowned for its translucency. Fired at high temperatures, porcelain has an extremely tough glazed surface, making it durable.
• Fine china - The synthetic bone ash used in fine china makes it a more affordable alternative to bone china. Like bone china, it's strong, translucent and delicate, and creamier in colour.
• New bone china - A type of porcelain with added calcium oxide to achieve a similar aesthetic as bone china, but without animal bone ash.
• Bone china - White bone china is the strongest and most translucent ceramic. Though it looks delicate, it's tough enough for daily use and is usually dishwasher-safe. It contains at least 35% bone ash.