This item is a vintage Japanese ashtray from Asahi Shoten, a jeweler specializing in pearls with a history dating back to 1906. It is a unique collectible that combines functional tobacco use with fine jewelry artistry. This blue ceramic tray featuring the "Asahi Shoten" name in gold lettering along the rim with a glass-covered center containing two pearls, a split shell, and dried aquatic plant life. Hand-crafted in Japan, these pieces are often treated as "catchall" dishes or decorative items today rather than functional ashtrays. This ashtray is in excellent vintage pre-owned condition, no chips or cracks. Measures approximately 1.25” tall and 4.25” across.