ceramic figurine

Fired clay sculpture

A ceramic figurine is a small decorative sculpture made from fired clay, porcelain, or similar materials.

These range from mass-produced collectibles to handcrafted art pieces: Her grandmother's ceramic figurines lined the mantelpiece.

Common subjects include animals, religious figures, and human characters.

The term often connotes kitsch or sentimental value rather than high art.

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kiln · collectible · mantelpiece · china cabinet · curio cabinet · china · bisque · hand painted · handpainted · dusty · breakable · knickknack · shelf · dust collector · grandmother · little old lady · antique · estate sale

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material composition

ceramic figurinemetal sculpture

Artwork formed from alloys

steel sculpture · wooden carving · glass figurine · stone sculpture · marble statue

function and utility

ceramic figurinepower tool

Motorized handheld equipment

kitchen appliance · hand tool · machine · industrial equipment

scale and permanence

ceramic figurinewar memorial

Tribute to fallen soldiers

monumental sculpture · outdoor installation · equestrian statue · colossus

Family

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G