No outer box. Operation has been confirmed. Requires 3 AA batteries for use. Used as a decorative item in a room and not as a lamp. Will be packed as carefully as possible to prevent damage during shipping. Please only proceed with the transaction if you understand the above. *Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to the condition of the item, as it has been stored by a private individual. *We do not accept cancellations, returns, or exchanges after an order has been completed.