This picture may be a bit misleading. I read the other reviews about it being darker but I still made the purchase. As stated, it is darker, more of a dark orange and golden/yellow hues but it is very sharp. It is smaller but I also read that first because I imagined it bigger from the pic that is used. My friends and family love it and it looks great between the other two vases I purchased prior to this. So I would recommend this is anyone as it is an excellent addition to my home accents.