This item is nicely manufactured, no defects visible, consistent coloring, and a lovely, smooth surface. It's quite pretty. Not sure whether to use it or display it as an art piece. Maybe both! :-) Package promised Dec 14 (in time for Christmas) but arrived Jan 5th (in time for zhōngguó xīn nián)) due to slow US shippers. It came wrapped in 3cm of bubble-wrap for protection, which was "OK", but it could have used either a proper box or rigid air cushions to better protect the delicate glass. At least the shippers were gentle enough with it, and it arrived in good shape.