An hourglass is an instrument used to measure a period of time corresponding to the duration it takes for a calibrated quantity of ‘sand’ to flow through a transparent container. However, these hourglasses use small glass beads coloured with metal via electrolysis, giving the hourglass unrivalled accuracy… If you put your ear to it, you’ll hear the delightful music of time passing! Listen…
Origin: Asia
Period: New
Materials: Glass
Dimensions: Height 30 x diameter 10 cm