statuettes
Miniature decorative figures
Statuettes are small statues, typically under two feet tall.
The diminutive form suggests decorative or collectible objects rather than monumental art: a porcelain statuette on the mantelpiece, Oscar statuettes.
The word carries a slightly formal or antiquated tone; figurine is more common in everyday speech.
Translucent fired clay
- ceramicFired clay material
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- resinViscous plant secretion
- alabasterTranslucent carving stone
pewter · marble · clay · glass · wooden · ivory · jade · terracotta
Small ornamental sculpture
- bustFailure or sculpture
- dancerOne who moves rhythmically
- ballerinaClassical female dancer
- athleteSports competitor
goddess · cherub · animal · mythological · portrait · classical · anime · superhero
For beauty, not function
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- mantelpieceShelf above fireplace
- bookendShelf support for volumes
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
knickknack · tchotchke · bric-a-brac · display · tabletop · vignette · whatnot · niche
Award for winning
- OscarAcademy's golden award
- EmmyTelevision industry accolade
- GrammyRecording achievement trophy
- BAFTAUK film awards organisation
accolade · honors · prize · recognition · ceremony · engraved · presentation · recipient
Made manually, not machined
- carvedCut to create form
- moldedShaped by a cast
- chiseledSharply cut, well-defined
- paintedCoated with pigment
enameled · gilded · polychrome · artisan · sculpted · cast · glazed · patinated
Quality from past eras
- antiquesValuable old items
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
- raritiesUncommon or scarce items
- auctionsCompetitive public sales
keepsake · heirloom · curio · nostalgia · valuation · provenance · estate-sale · appraisal
porcelain
Translucent fired clay
alabaster · pewter · marble · clay · glass · wooden · ivory · jade · terracotta · plaster
figurine
Small ornamental sculpture
athlete · goddess · cherub · animal · mythological · portrait · classical · anime · superhero · soldier
ornamental
For beauty, not function
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- mantelpieceShelf above fireplace
- bookendShelf support for volumes
centerpiece · knickknack · tchotchke · bric-a-brac · display · tabletop · vignette · whatnot · niche · vitrine
trophy
Award for winning
BAFTA · accolade · honors · prize · recognition · ceremony · engraved · presentation · recipient · podium
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
painted · enameled · gilded · polychrome · artisan · sculpted · cast · glazed · patinated · hand-painted
vintage
Quality from past eras
- antiquesValuable old items
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
- raritiesUncommon or scarce items
auctions · keepsake · heirloom · curio · nostalgia · valuation · provenance · estate-sale · appraisal · rarity
icon
Pictorial screen symbol
shrine · altar · votive · devotional · blessed · sacred · nativity · angel · crucifix · Ganesha
- artifactspottery shards, knives, masks, pottery, antiquity
- ceramicspottery, porcelain, cup, bowl, plate
- sculpturesculpture, sculptor, sculpting, bronze, marble
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- decorationsornament, ornaments, embellishment, trim, wreaths
- giftwarecollectibles, ornaments, figurines, souvenirs, keepsakes
statuettesmonuments
Structures commemorating notable achievements
megaliths · public monuments · memorial statues · equestrian statues · monoliths
statuettespaintings
Pictures made with pigment
murals · frescoes · photographs · bas-reliefs · prints