After I bought this, I had buyer remorse while I was waiting for it to arrive. I was concerned that it might be "cheep" or poorly constructed -- one never knows when they buy art over the internet. My husband and I were delighted and surprised at the quality of craftsmanship and wood. To see it in person took our breath away. We purchased this as a gift for someone, but decided that we too have to have it. So, we are buying a second one for ourselves. By the way, it comes with a sheet that explains the history of the calendar and what all of the symbols mean. It's very interesting.