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What is an Hourglass?

An hourglass (also known as a sand timer or sandglass) is a device used to measure the passage of time. It consists of two glass bulbs connected vertically by a narrow neck that allows a regulated trickle of sand from the upper bulb to the lower one.

How it Works:

• The top bulb is filled with fine sand.
• When the hourglass is flipped, the sand flows down through the narrow passage.
• The amount of time it takes for the sand to empty from the top to the bottom is a fixed duration—commonly 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 1 hour, depending on the size and design.

Symbolism and Use:

• Hourglasses are often seen as symbols of time, patience, and mortality.
• Today, they are used more for decoration, games, yoga/meditation, or short time tracking (like brushing teeth or brewing tea).
• In digital media, an hourglass icon often represents “waiting” or “loading”.