The pattern of old China (6)
I believe the answer is:
willow
This clue might be a double definition.
'the pattern' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'old china' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?
'of' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for willow that I've seen before include "Sally tree" , "Fast-growing tree" , "Cricket bat tree" , "It produces osiers" , "Water-loving tree" .)