The urn is beautiful and works exactly as it is supposed to. I am very picky and can find flaws easily, so that being said, the average person may not notice or mind the things I noticed. The finish has tiny pinholes in various places, like air bubbles formed and were popped. Very minor. The inside of the lid had rust where the enamel didn't entirely coat the metal. I didn't care for that, but really, it is on the inside and is to never be opened again anyway. I do not know how other urns are, to know if this is typical of them or not. The design is absolutely beautiful and perfect for my mother. I got the matching miniature one to keep.