***This shell has a slit where the meat was removed. This is not a defect in your shell. In The Bahamas, we take the meat out to eat (delicious)*** The replacement bulb used is C9 and the light is not dimmable. I cannot explain enough that this shell is NOT defective. it is not broken. it is a slit put in the back of the shell to take the conch out to eat. we do not take these shells out of the water to get the beautiful shell, we eat the meat. This is food in my country. IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU NEED PICTURES OF THIS ITEM, PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE. I WOULD PREFER YOU TO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE BUYING AND WHAT TO EXPECT. 1 (ONE) Bahamas Slit Back Queen Conch Shell Light measure approximately 7-9". These shell lights are great for coastal decorating or beach themed parties. Have a coastal themed room? These look great displayed on an end table to help with ambient lighting. Beach themed wedding decorations are great on the bar, the cake table or the place card table...the possibilities are endless! The wooden stand can be purchased additionally if you like. WOOD DISPLAY STANDS: https://www.etsy.com/listing/981113715/large-wooden-display-stand-i-wooden?ref=shop_home_active_1 Theses shells are quite heavy and therefore have a larger than average shipping cost. Sizes vary from shell to shell. They are from nature. No two are alike. The slit in the back is how the animal was extracted. This is a staple food of The Bahamas and the opening is the way you will find most of these shells when purchased Browse additional night lights & seashell decor on my website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OutIslandEssentials?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=19431455 CONCH HORNS: https://www.etsy.com/listing/574194300/bahamian-queen-conch-shell-horn-pink?ref=shop_home_active_10 CONCH SHELLS: https://www.etsy.com/listing/498181878/bahamian-queen-conch-shell-pink-conch?ref=shop_home_active_38 Browse our entire store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OutIslandEssentials?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav