Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to Tanagra, an ancient city in ancient Greece, or its ancient female figurines.

“The museum’s collection included several Tanagraean statuettes from the 3rd century BC.”

2. noun

A figurine of a woman, especially one from ancient Greece, typically depicting a female figure with a rigid body and a head that can be turned.

“The archaeologist carefully placed the Tanagraean figurine on the display shelf.”