Handcrafted using the same techniques that were developed by louis comfort tiffany in the early 1900s, this beautiful tiffany-style piece contains 261 hand-cut pieces of glass, each wrapped in fine copper foil. Shade colors will appear darker and less vibrant when not illuminated. The handcrafted nature of this product creates variations in color, size and design. If buying 2 of the same item, slight differences should be expected. This stained glass product has been protected with mineral oil as part of the finishing process. Please use a soft dry cloth to remove any excess oil.