This lantern uses natural materials including glass and iron for longevity and style, is suitable for all year round outdoor use. Meticulously designed to imitate the appearance of a real candle, the 23cm tall ivory candle within features a flickering amber LED bulb for ultimate authenticity. With a 6-hour timer option, there's no need to worry about switching the lantern on and off manually. If you would prefer uninterrupted illumination, the timer option can be overridden by simply pressing the "ON" button. You can expect up to 120 hours of illumination before the batteries will need refreshing when using the timer feature.