What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps rib friend providing fine dishes? (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "fine dishes". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BONE (synonym="‘perhaps rib’") + CHINA (synonym="‘friend’") = BONECHINA; definition: "fine dishes?" The answer is BONECHINA.

Perhaps rib friend providing fine dishes? (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29215 | 7 Down | 2023-10-31 flower

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