Mystery item - possibly a smoking stand?

By Quintessentialeo, 23 August, 2011
Description

I have not been able to find anything even close to this in the 7 months that I have been trying to identify it. I think it is a smoking stand but one of my friends thinks it is a shrimp bowl and is sure that the brass ashtray doesn't belong with it. 

Category
Other
Medium
brass (?) and glass or crystal
Distinguishing marks
Brass ashtray is stamped "hina" - assuming it is China
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
9" high 12" long 8.5" bowl diameter
Date Period
?
Weight
2 lbs 8 oz
History
I found this at a thirft store and even though I don't know what it is, I loved it
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$3.50
For Sale?
Yes
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