conversation piece

Noun

 * 1) An unusual item, such as a painting, or a tabletop knick-knack which encourages comment from visitors, and so helps to break the ice.
 * 2)  A painting of a group of people engaged in conversation or some other activity, popular in 18th century.
 * 1)  A painting of a group of people engaged in conversation or some other activity, popular in 18th century.
 * 1)  A painting of a group of people engaged in conversation or some other activity, popular in 18th century.