Battery is not included....This clock is a free form sculpture with working battery operated clock, easily hang on a screw by sliding the hole in back over the screw in the wall. Face pulls out to insert battery as needed. This piece is not shiny; it has a matte finish that is painted and stained not glazed. Cosmo flowers in deep yellows and rust set on a back round of black with deep teal accents with greens, rusts and gold embellishments.Clock measures 16 x 7 x 2