statuette
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of statuette
From French, dating back to 1835–45; see origin at statue, -ette
Vocabulary lists containing statuette
Example Sentences
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Statuettes were awarded to Chernov, producer and editor Michelle Mizner and producer Raney Aronson-Rath.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2024
Statuettes or wax figures are also made by them, representing the native laboring classes and street scenes to the very life.
From Aztec Land by Ballou, Maturin Murray
Statuettes of Hathor are not common; the head was used for an architectural capital and in the form of the sistrum, a rattle which was employed in her worship.
From The Religion of Ancient Egypt by Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), Sir
Statuettes rare at this date, but relief heads on flat plaques or on vase handles common.
From How to Observe in Archaeology by Various
One sees this type of hat on Tanagra Statuettes in our museums.
From Woman as Decoration by Burbank, Emily
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