clay figurine

Small earthen statue

A clay figurine is a small sculptural figure molded from clay, typically representing a human, animal, or deity.

Such objects range from children's art projects to ancient artifacts of archaeological significance: The museum displayed Neolithic clay figurines.

The term emphasizes both material and modest scale—larger works are clay sculptures or statues.

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molded · pinch pot · handmade · kiln · earthen · statuette · idol · effigy · crafted · ancient · votive · pinched · glazed · sun dried · fired · artifact · grave goods · miniature

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scale

clay figurinemonument

Structure honoring someone remembered

public sculpture · equestrian statue · memorial statue

permanence/value

clay figurineeternal flame

Continuously burning memorial light

Family

clay, clays, clayey, figurine, figurines, figure, figures, figured, figuring

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