Cheiftain stone incense stick burner is high quality product made from real stone dust. A glossy acrylic varnish has been applied to the stone to give it a wet look. And it is painted. Also real raw beech wood is used for the base of the incense holder and the natural wood is shaped by hand carving. Please note that our products are hand-made. There may be minor superficial differences because of the nature of handmade. For exmple the texture and color of the figures may slightly change.