The Natural Sea Fan I ordered in size 8”x 8” looks exactly as seen in display photos. The color is a shade of orange and it is very delicate. The fan was wrapped carefully in paper and placed into a small box that fit it well and prevented any damage. The nub on the bottom is not weighted, nor is it attached to anything. In order to stand upright you will need to set it in glue or putty. I made a blob of putty with a flat bottom and stuck it to the shelf I am using for my display with shells. The Sea Fan really kicked the display up a notch. Having lived on the beach our whole lives, moving to the desert was a bit of a shock. It is nice to have this little display of “home”.