Bone china, despite being so thin you can see the shadow of your hand through the plate when you hold it to the light, is remarkably strong, thanks to the addition of bone ash or calcified bone. It can withstand the dishwasher, various oven temps, and the microwave (if it doesn’t have a metal design, of course). Granted, it might not stand up to little hands, but the same could be said for any ceramic; families with little ones might opt for vitrelle instead.