This coffee table was well packaged, which was a major concern when I purchased it. Both the cast dragon and the glass top arrived in good shape, though a couple of tiny pieces had broken off the casting. The design has excellent detail and is extremely beautiful. However, the nature of the design, with so many spurs and talons and other small protruding details means this table bruises more easily than I would like. While unpacking it, it tipped over in my grasp and broke a small piece off the end of one wing. It is fairly easily repaired with some glue, but breaking off a piece while trying to set it up did not create a good first impression. Nonetheless, I would recommend it to anyone thinking of buying it, as it really is very beautiful.