Thick Glass that has been cut/sanded at the lower edge. Metal base that has been hand painted on one half (you can rotate the flowers to the back or front of the piece depending on your tastes). Please note the small stain on the retrofitted green felt. Please note the small blemish-dot to the brass base (see finger point pic). Glass is a unique shape and has a shallower (less tapered) top than most giving the item more usable headroom space. Glass opening is 5.25 W. 12.25T Overall. Base 7.75 W.