clay figurines

collocation in English

meaningsofclayandfigurine

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clay
noun[U]
uk
/kleɪ/us
/kleɪ/
thick, heavy soil that is soft when wet, and hard when dry or baked, used for making bricks ...
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figurine
noun[C]
uk
/ˌfɪɡ.əˈriːn/us
/ˌfɪɡ.jəˈriːn/
a small model of a human, usually made of clay ...
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(Definition ofclayandfigurinefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Clay figurines from the site suggest widespread tattooing by the residents of this site.
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Many of these artifacts are clay figurines or statues.
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The decoration was a relief, with the application of buttons or clay figurines, supplemented with incisions or circular stamps.
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Gold ornaments, ivory, bone, ceramic-ware, clay figurines, trade beads, iron and copper artifacts are on permanent public display.
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Caches were found in these structures including clay figurines, wooden bowls, feathers, cotton, and string and cane objects.
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The room also contains clay figurines, pots, and some outstanding jewelry.
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Some of the clay figurines and ancient clay pots date back to 1200.
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Sculpting of clay figurines remained as an interest for many years into his high school and college years.
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In all peak sanctuaries, human and animal clay figurines have been found.
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An estimated 2,300 clay figurines of various animals were found in and around the remains of a kiln.
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Later, clay figurines of dogs were buried in tombs.
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Even as a child, he was drawn towards art, drawing and creating clay figurines of birds and animals from the age of five.
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These artifacts mainly consist of pottery, clay figurines, and a plastered human skull.
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As a young boy he grew up watching local craftsmen and image-makers at work; and making small clay figurines and paintings with whatever came his way.
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