This is a metal ashtray. It has the characters for "heaven" and "earth" on it. On the back, it says "Nihon Schering K.K." and "Seifu." The size is approximately 23 x 11.5 x 3 cm. The acquisition date is unknown, but it is believed to be quite old (as Nihon Schering merged and ceased to exist in 2007). No box. #Ceramic tableware currently on sale Antique Nihon Bayer