The color is a deep purplish, navy-like, lapis lazuli-like hue... It displays various expressions depending on the light and the color underneath. As it is handmade, the size and pattern of each piece are slightly different, so please consider the ruler photo as a reference only. This is an old item. There may be some fine scratches and other signs of aging due to the passage of time. As it is a glass product, please consider your purchase carefully if you are concerned. There is no box, so it will be carefully packed and shipped in a recycled cardboard box. *Please refrain from price negotiations for this item.