This is an antique Japanese ceramic hibachi likely from the late Meiji era (1868-1912). With a beautifully hand painted motif of plum trees in full bloom. Traditionally in Japan a hibachi is considered an enclosure for fire, usually hot coals sitting on a bed of ash used to help heat small spaces, lite a pipe or warm water for tea.
Height = 10" (25.5cm)
Diameter = 12" (30.5cm)
Inside diameter = 9" (23cm)
Weight = 11lbs 3oz