Pre-owned vases. I never polished the metal vases to keep the rustic patina as is. This looks like beautiful of old craftsman hammered metal which is very expensive. The photo looks a little shiny due to direct lighting. If the vase is polished it will probably shine more than the photo shows. Both vases hold water, no leaks. I think the metal is brass, plated with copper. Opening is 2.5", height is approx. 9". There are a few imperfections as marked and shown in the photos. Besides holding flowers you can put on the fireplace mantle to hold long wooden matches, incenses sticks or decorated tree branches.