I originally wanted a metal cast egret similar to what I already own. I noticed how much more a metal cast statue costs today compared to quite a few years ago when I purchased my original pair of egrets. I   then decided to look for other types of materials. I saw this statue and although it is of resin and not being sure of how resin would wear over the years I decided to go ahead and buy it. It is of good quality and fits wonderfully in my Asian influenced backyard dry creek bed. I am satisfied with the purchase.