A stylized classic hourglass sized for layouts and diorama interiors. The piece features two smooth bulbs meeting at a narrow waist, framed by four turned pillars with subtle collars and capped by stacked circular mouldings on the base and head. The top rim is accented with three small spherical bosses that add decorative interest. This ornamental prop is intended for interior scenes — place it on a shelf, desk, mantel or inside a cabinet as a focal or supporting detail. Use and finishing: the smooth bulbs accept light varnish to emulate glass; pillars and mouldings take washes and drybrushing to bring out turned detail. Mount the base to a small plinth or shelf for secure placement in transportable layouts. Scaling: this piece is sized for display; rescale as needed in your workflow to fit other scales. Verify final fit in your scene before committing multiple copies. Ideal for: dioramas, layouts, tabletop scenes, and display cabinets looking for a compact, legible decorative object that implies the passage of time.