The Artline Onyx SQ 12-inch Diam. Tabletop Globe features a black onyx ocean with silk-screened opaque white continents and land masses giving it a contemporary style that matches its up-to-date geographic information. Gold labeling on country bounda ries capitals major cities and bodies of water provides a wealth of information for the armchair geographer and silver latitude and longitude markings stand out against the deep black background. Perfect for any library or living area this sleek mode rn globe comes with a sturdy black wooden base mounted on a semi-meridian inclination. It measures 12 inches in diameter the ideal size for any tabletop. This globe includes a certificate of authenticity and information booklet.About ArtlineEvery Art line 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 intric ate 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 lifetime guarantee of quality and craftsmanship.See our Globe FAQs