Such a beautiful and rare piece of Highly Figured Big Leaf Maple. It is figured all 360 degrees which is unusual. The Stainless steel liner is removable for cleaning. It has been finished with many coats of high gloss waterproof finish. The vase can not hold water without the stainless steel liner. It will also fit a 750ml bottle of wine. It measures 8 3/4" high x 6" wide at its widest.