Fitz and Floyd Santa Claus Sculptural Ceramic Serving Plate/Platter

This is a highly detailed, hand-painted ceramic sculptural serving plate or charger featuring a stylized face of Santa Claus, manufactured by Fitz and Floyd. The piece showcases the brand's signature high-relief workmanship, with Santa’s beard rendered in deep, concentric swirling patterns that create a heavy textured effect. His hat is a rich, glossy red with a gold-leaf style tassel or pom-pom, accented at the brim with green holly leaves and purple berries. The face features delicate hand-painted rosy cheeks, a red nose, and expressive dark eyes. The item is crafted from earthenware or stoneware with a high-gloss glaze finish. While dimensions are not provided, these platters typically range from 10 to 12 inches in diameter. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips or heavy crazing, though light storage wear to the high points of the sculptural elements is common for this type of decorative holiday ceramic. This piece likely dates from the late 20th century, specifically the 1980s or 1990s, when Fitz and Floyd's intricate holiday serveware was at its peak production quality. The craftsmanship is evident in the precision of the paint application and the depth of the ceramic mold.