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Categoryknickknacks
Alternative termsknickknack, knick-knack
SourceArt & Architecture Thesaurus
Overview
Refers to relatively small items, often collectibles such as ceramics, fans, or statuettes that are characterized by being ornamental, often having antiquarian interest, and typically being displayed on tables, shelves, or elsewhere in a living area. This term is generally not used for collections of natural history objects, coins, furniture, or fine art.
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