A medium shot, eye-level view of a surreal, ornate hourglass centered in the frame, designed with a sparkler (senkou hanabi) motif. Instead of sand, the top bulb is filled with glittering, golden sparks and molten embers that slowly drip downward like glowing liquid. As the sparks fall into the bottom bulb, they transform into delicate, shimmering flower-like bursts of light, reminiscent of traditional Japanese sparklers. The glass of the hourglass is intricately crafted with fine crystalline textures, reflecting the warm light of the embers. The background is a deep, velvety midnight blue, providing a stark contrast to the luminous gold and amber hues of the sparks. Soft, floating particles of light drift around the object, and a gentle bokeh effect blurs the distant darkness. The lighting is high-contrast, with the hourglass acting as the primary light source, casting a warm, ethereal glow and creating a serene, melancholic atmosphere.