This ornamental polished brass hourglass features three gleaming rods connecting the engraved top and bottom plates Each rod is capped with decorative finials that double as graceful feet. Inside, fine white sand flows steadily through the glass chamber creating an age-old symbol of balance, patience and the passage of time. Note: Sand level is random and not calibrated to measure a specific period of time. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted by the artisans of Noah's Ark International Exports in Moradabad, India, an organization that focuses on empowering low-income artisans and preserving their cultural traditions through ethical production practices.