Vintage Cobalt Blue and Gold Galicia Coat of Arms Ashtray

This is a circular ceramic ashtray featuring a deep cobalt blue glaze accented with heavy gold leaf ornamentation. The central well displays a large, detailed gold-rendered Coat of Arms for 'GALICIA' (a region in Spain), surmounted by a royal crown and flanked by scrolling foliage. The shield is quartered, showing the historical heraldic symbols of the Galician provinces. Measuring approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter, the piece features a scalloped or 'fancy' rim with three distinct notched cigarette rests. These rests are fully coated in gold gilt. The outer rim is further decorated with raised, molded scrollwork patterns that are highlighted with gold lines. A small yellow price tag or manufacturer's sticker is visible on the left side of the inner bowl, though the specific text is obstructed. The material appears to be a high-fired porcelain or fine stoneware. Regarding condition, the glaze retains a high-gloss luster with no immediate signs of chips or cracks visible from the top view. There is slight thinning or wear to the gold finish on the cigarette rests, consistent with light previous use or handling. The style is mid-to-late 20th-century souvenir ware, likely produced as a high-quality decorative travel memento. The craftsmanship is indicated by the precision of the heraldic transfer and the thickness of the gilding.