Small sculptures are often refered to as __________art?

There is the term,a french word,for small sculptural studies for larger works, maquette : a usually small preliminary model (as of a sculpture or a building)

However when the word "maquette" is used it isn't followed by the word "art".

Small sculptures of a certain size are sometimess referred to as table-top sculptures. I guess they might be called table top art by someone, somewhere.
 
The answer could be miniature art - or a special type of Japanese miniature sculptures called Netsuke - carved toggles for men's costumes.
 
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