Our vision of this exalted season is subtly alluded to in a haiku by Basho “Fragile twigs breaking off the scarlet leaves — autumn wind.” Glass globe on our Iconic Square Black Base Please keep your globe out of direct sunlight. Sunlight shining through the water is a magnifier and can cause a fire. Sunlight can also cause the water to discolor. Dust with a soft cloth. Glass cleaner is fine on the globe. CoolSnowGlobes are made of glass and are not toys for children.