Wonderful quality...it is plastic. We purchased this to use this for a bird bath. Added big rocks and water (6 inches deep!) The birds love it. Waiting on a solar fountain. We live in an area that is quite windy at times. In searching for a bird bath,  many were not heavy enough OR so heavy that putting it away in the winter (snow) would be tough. This will be a breeze and easy to clean. Love it...plus it came early!