Better than expected. Received a “Wow, I really like that!” from my husband who’s so laid back I check him for signs of life on a regular basis. I think it’s going to be a great conversation piece, it’s meaningful to us for a couple of reasons. Also versatile, can be placed just about anywhere to go with multiple decors. Love it.Update: after just a short time on display we’ve had nothing but positive remarks and most everyone gets why we wanted it, and not because we’re gamers or into medieval, although the latter is an area of interest. It really is a fantastic conversation starter and everyone agrees, attractive and well-designed.