So I almost didn't order this plate because one person had a bad experience, but decided to give it a shot. I am really glad I did! Exactly what I was hoping for. I actually tried one other plate first....it was the large green and gold one. It was pretty, but did not work for what I wanted. Light did not come through the back of it as it was painted. This piece has an unpainted back and it is glass, so the sunlight shows through it and makes it look really pretty. It was the piece I was looking for my new house and very affordable, but doesn't look cheap. I love local blown glass art, but those pieces are just too expensive for me.