I made a mistake with the size, so here's the correction: Size: Diameter of the conical base 12.2cm, approximately H22cm Material: Metal, but I don't know the specifics. Iron-look lantern/aroma pot cover (not really dirty!) Perhaps the finish is meant to resemble a desert... I bought this about 30 years ago during a long stay in Istanbul, Turkey. Back then, the city was safe and had a cityscape much like Europe, with lovely interior shops. I used it a few times with small candle pots. After that, I just kept it on display. As the photos show, the light shines through the camel design beautifully. It would also suit a minimalist's room. I will send it via courier.