I was super disappointed when I first took the item out of the package. Up close it doesn't look a thing like the picture. It just looked cheap with a painted on design and not the heavy, textured piece I wanted. I hung it on the wall just to see how I felt for a few days before returning it and that changed my mind completely. Where I hung it, it will only be viewed from a distance. That makes all the difference. When you step away, the visual texture from the painted on design looks like heavy engraving. It really does look great! My suggestion, pick a spot to hang this piece carefully. You'll get the most viewing pleasure if you stand back about six feet.