Bombay Co. Red Nutcracker Decorative Box/Coaster Set

So cute for the holidays, or year-round. Six Coasters or you can use the box container. Round decorative box with a nutcracker design. Features vibrant red and gold colors. The top has a niche out of it & the base flaps down, but I don’t know what this for or why it is made that way… See the last 2 pics*