Odd modern art glass piece - please help identify function and maker!

[qulio2000]

I've had this for years, picked it up at a yard sale. I've never been able to identify the signature on the base. It also has a mark on one side in the shape of a circle and fish?? Beautiful heavy art glass. What's the hole intended for on the one side, is this a modern form of an ashtray? Any information is greatly appreciated!

[little.font.lord.leroy]

The only thing I have seen remotely like this is an Ikebana Moribana dish. Americans have been known to make them with an interior compartment for the pin-holder.

But then again, I guess it also resembles a chip and dip dish.

[qulio2000]

Thank you SO SO MUCH for replying! Even if that's not it's function, that's something to work with.