Help identifying this German bronze

Hello.

I picked this up at a shop a few days ago.  It's about 8" across and weighs 14 ounces.  I'm thinking it's an ashtray, maybe Art Deco period, but can't find anything exactly like it looking around online.  I appreciate any help.   Thanks.

Yes i think you are correct. Probably a giant ash tray, and art deco too.
Not so PC these days, but would look lovely cleaned up.

Thanks for your posting. I had washed with some dish soap and water, but it didn't clean up much. I'm trying to read up on how to clean without removing any "patina", since that seems important.

cigar ash tray ?