In this symbolic composition, the artist utilizes the transparency of crystal and water to depict the passage of time. The golden lotus, appearing at both the zenith and the base of the hourglass, symbolizes purity emerging from the cycle of hours. The rhythmic, swirling background and the floating spheres create a sense of weightlessness, contrasting with the structured Roman numerals of the dial below. It is a study of gold, light, and the quiet movement of the universe.