It separates into 4 parts. The bottom, dragon head, is the ashtray. Then a base for the cylinder, then the cylinder for cigarettes, then the lid. The inside is washed with gold (gold tone, not sure if actual gold). The lid is topped with a graceful bird (crane I think). It is marked SILVER on the bottom. The piece all together measures about 9 inches tall. The base is about 6 1/2 inches long from head of dragon to tail of dragon. Comes in beautiful fabric lined original box. I have not cleaned this piece. A few minor condition issues: 2 stones missing on lid, slight bend on metal edge, slight dent on lid which is hard to see except for on close inspection (I have used the ruler to point to the side on which the slight dent can be found). The jade looks like it has vein or crack (stable, does not move at all). This is a stunning piece. It was a gift from in-laws of my sister who traveled the world years ago. I do not know the age (maybe 19th or early 20th C) but guess it was an export piece. Please see photos and let me know if you have any questions.