Classic antique color styling desktop globe with all of the features. This well designed raised relief map features a political map that contains 1,000’s of up to date place names and locations.The stand is a stained hardwood lens base with a metal numbered meridian. As with most illuminated globes, the cord exits the south pole meridian connection and is outfitted with an inline switch for easy operation.The raised relief feature are small rises in the globes surface indicating mountain ranges. There are very few illuminated globes that feature this design, and this is one of them. Globe diameter is 12 inches and stands just shy of 16 inches tall.Reference Globe: A must-have tool for geography enthusiasts or passionate travelers, our 12 antique ocean-style Athens Relief globe boasts a political Earth map with raised relief, providing a detailed and accurate representation of the planet’s features.,Raised Relief: The globe depicts classic antique ocean shading and small rises in the globe’s surface that indicate major mountains and mountain ranges. The raised relief adds a realistic appearance, making it a beautiful and functional piece of decor.,Up-to-Date Globe: Designed to provide endless reference opportunities, the globe displays thousands of up-to-date geographic points of reference, borders, and topographical features that make it an excellent tool for exploration and discovery.,Luminous Display: The illumination of the globe enhances its cartographic features and makes it easier to read. The inline on/off switch makes it easy to operate the illumination, and the lightbulb is easy to change. It serves as a great night light.,Complements Any Decor: A real hardwood base and a numbered metal meridian add to the vintage style of the world globe. Its compact size makes it easy to move around and store, and its classic vintage style will complement any home or office decor.