miniature

1. 1. A copy or model that represents or reproduces something in a greatly reduced size.
   2. Something small of its class.
2. 1. A small painting executed with great detail, often on a surface such as ivory or vellum.
   2. A small portrait, picture, or decorative letter on an illuminated manuscript.
   3. The art of painting miniatures.

Being on a small or greatly reduced scale. See synonyms at small.

[Italian miniatura, illumination of manuscripts, small painting, from miniare, to illuminate, from Latin miniāre, to color red, from minium, red lead.]