I guess I got confused between fine bone china and porcelain.   This is not fine bone china, however now I can use it in the microwave and place it in the dishwasher.   The color is not optic white as I hoped it was.  It is white with a tinge of gray kind of like stone.  It is nice and plain but now it goes with almost everything I have.   I love the quality, the wavy shape almost a rounded square if that is ever possible.   I love that it is easy to handle, easy to wash, easy on the eyes,  and easy on my budget.  Thanks so much.  Will buy more when there are other parts to it, like individual pasta bowls, chowder bowls, and large salad bowls.