This is a beautiful piece. It has little gorgeous colored flower centers. I'm unsure of the exact type of metal. It's very heavy. It hasn't been tested because it's really old and will need to be rewired. The bulbs will point downward when it's hung. It has 5 arms and takes 5 bulbs. It's 20" tall and 20.5" across. See all pictures.  Shipping is free. I combine shipping on all my items