Is it an ashtray? A crystal ball holder? A trinket dish? This can by anything you want it to be! But! This vintage piece was made to serve caviar to keep it fresh and free from debris. Please see video to see it in action. You can line the bowl with sand and use it to light incense on top, you can use it as a trinket dish (I would personally do this), you can use it as an altar piece, anything you desire! It stands and 3 cute little legs, and has many little details throughout. Gold tone finish.