This piece came quickly and we put it up right away above the tub in our master bathroom.  It really is beautiful and looks like it costs much more than it did.  The capiz shells are VERY fragile, so must be cautious when hanging.  There is a hanger on the back, but I did have to put one additional nail in further down to make it lie down on the wall (It's a large and long piece).  At first, I didn't notice that a couple of the shells had lost their lustrous layer and are darker than the others.  It doesn't really detract from the beauty and style of the piece, however, so it wasn't a problem for me.  I think for the price this is a great deal.