A long, slender bottle of wine was in it. Shipping is for the empty box only. - Made sturdy and solid with thick cardboard. - The opening and closing mechanism (as shown in photo 5) uses magnets for easy opening and a secure, tight closure. - Size: Approximately 24.5 x 18.5 x 3.8 cm It's a very nice box, but I won't be using it, so I'm putting it up for sale. It's lovely as is, or perhaps as a material for handmade crafts. The black sponge inside can be removed by pulling it firmly, so you can use it without the sponge. No pets, no smokers. Thank you very much.