The Artline Clear Blue Earthsphere Sculptured Base Tabletop Globe features a unique transparent design with up-to-date geographic information. Optically-perfect clear oceans and metallic blue land masses are marked with clearly labeled black nomencla ture making geography easy. Gold latitude and longitude lines stand out against the clear background and provide a striking contrast. With a sturdy acrylic sculptured base this attractive tabletop globe is available in your choice of 8-inch or 12-inc h diameter.About ArtlineEvery Artline globe is a work of art. Hand-fashioned in the USA by skilled artisans the remarkable products combine lasting beauty state-of-the-art technology and the most accurate up-to-date cartographic information. They pro gress through more than 40 intricate steps achieving unsurpassed quality and offering you a new and contemporary way to see the world. In Artline Globes you will find a source of fascinating discovery for years to come. These globes are backed by a l ifetime guarantee of quality and craftsmanship.See our Globe FAQs