Hourglass. 8x8x16cm

A small hourglass of Egyptian style. The desire to control and measure the time exists since ancient times and is reflected in the beautiful gadgets, which were created for that purpose. The time undoubtedly, does not stop and waits for no one.


Hourglass. 8x8x16cm

 

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