Yellow Thanjavur Bommai – Hand-painted Tanjore Dancing Doll Diwali decor India Is this a flat plaque

Is this a flat plaque or a sculptural piece

or scrubbing with chemicals — this keeps the hand-painted finish looking new for years

above a console

What does Vishnu represent in Indian tradition

of beauty that announces itself without apology

Yellow Thanjavur Bommai – Hand-painted Tanjore Dancing Doll Diwali decor India Is this a flat plaqueThanjavur Dolls also called Tanjore Dolls or Thalaiyatti Bommai, meaning "nodding head doll" trace their history back to the 19th century court of Serfoji II in Thanjavur, whose fascination with mechanical toys and love of vibrant colour gave rise to this now GI registered craft (recognised by the Government of India in 2008). Yellow is a particularly sunny, festive choice within the Thanjavur palette, echoing the golden hues of a Tamil Nadu harvest