Santa Bust Relief Ornament with Deep Beard - Round Hanging Disc

A round disc with a Santa bust carved in unusually deep relief: the hat sits well proud of the surface with its tassel curling down the left side, the moustache and beard are built from dozens of separate locks that stand clear of the face, and both mittened hands come forward over a belted coat with a buckle. The background behind him is filled with a winter scene of trees and figures. The depth is the point — it throws hard shadow and looks carved rather than printed. Suits a tree, a door, a…

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