Staffordshire figure
/ˌstæfədʃə ˈfɪɡə(r)/
/ˌstæfərdʃər ˈfɪɡjər/
- a pottery figure made in Staffordshire from the 18th century and after. Many people like to collect the small painted models of animals and people, often of famous or historical figures, and they are often used in people's homes for decoration.
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Staffordshire figure