I love, love, love this little lantern. It is the perfect size for my small garden bed. It has the five element pieces together. The only piece that is separate is the top. I had no problems putting the top on and having  it stay and be straight. A miniature version of a true Japanese lantern. If you like the symbolism of the Japanese lanterns you will love this one. One of our flower bed lights shines on it at night and it looks great. So glad I bought it.