This is gorgeous artistic metal stand, depicting young women in nude suporting metal bowl, The figure seems to be made from bronze, i can not guarantee that , but the pedestal seems to be made from special composition of metals that they used to make torchierre lamps, It is very heavy, and considering age in very good condition, the pedestal needs a bit of restoring as per our images, The bowl on the top is kind of deep so i do not think it was an ashtray, to me it looks like that bowl can accomodate flower pot.I think it was made for indoor Use.Great detail, Great piece!, Made early 1900's.It stands 21 1/2" high.