It has a loop on top so it can be hung up in a window, a garden, etc. It also can be used as a nightlight cover. The sun catcher is in brand new condition, in its original box. It has some imperfections, but that is normal for handmade stained glass objects. Please see photos for more details. If there are any problems with the product that we may have missed, or if it was damaged during shipping, please reach out to us before making a review; as we will do our best to solve the problem for you. We ship products as fast as possible, so you have less of a wait. Thank you so much for looking. Please Enjoy!