This Celtic Shield Knot Wooden Cutout is a unique and stylish home décor item. It's perfect for adding a touch of Celtic flair to any room. In Celtic history, the Shield Knot would often be placed in battlefields to ward off enemies by demonstrating strength and protection. They were sometimes also placed outside of homes, places of worship and around sick people, as they were thought to also protect people from evil spirits. The height is measured from the highest point to the very lowest point and the length is measured from far left to far right. If you're interested in a different size, please message me. Measures approximately.... SMALL: 5" Height 5" Width MEDIUM: 7" Height 7" Width LARGE: 10" Height 10" Width X LARGE: 12" Height 12" Width XX LARGE: 15" Height 15" Width Made from 1/4" sanded wood. If interested in a different color, please message me. Does not come with hanging hardware. *Item is cut using a laser, the edges are burned therefore, there may be some black residue left and a slight odor after we clean them. The edges will be black from the burning process. **As with every wood item, each piece will be different and can have small defects of cracks, knots, or blemishes. Stain/paint color and engravings can also very slightly due to the characteristics of the wood. Paint can be a little tacky/sticky. Avoid placing sides directly on top of each other when storing. ***We do not accept any returns, if you have an item damaged from shipping let us know and we will be able to help you out!