The Artline Crystle Earthsphere 16-inch Diam. Floor Globe is more than it appears. The clear acrylic globe is perched atop a clear acrylic base but this basic configuration gives this mesmerizing accent piece the look of a fine crystal globe suspende d midair. The translucent continents and longitude/latitude markings have been silk-screened on the interior of the sphere to look like hand-etching. This simple globe displays our planet in pristine condition without arbitrary geopolitical boundarie s or overwhelming nomenclature. The globe is accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity.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 progress through more than 40 intricate steps achieving unsurpassed quality and offering you a new and contemporary way to see the world. In Artline Globes y ou will find a source of fascinating discovery for years to come. These globes are backed by a lifetime guarantee of quality and craftsmanship.See our Globe FAQs