I purchased this at a Turkish goods shop in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (*^^*) . It can also be used as a small container. If you'd like... A colorful patterned ceramic ashtray. - Color: Blue, colorful design - Shape: Round, shallow bowl - Material: Ceramic or glass-like texture - Use: Ashtray - Decoration: Decorated with various patterns Thank you very much (*^^*) Thank you for looking.