Question

Why was porcelain important to early Chinese society?

Answer 1

So they could make literally everything out of it. Plates, cups, etc.

Answer 2

In the ancient world porcelain was a necessity. For everyday use, it was used to create cups, plates, and other useful items. Exquisite, high-quality porcelains were usually housed as decoration or served as gifts. It was also used to create decorative statues and ornate trinkets for the higher classes.