A close-up, top-down view captures a round, blue-green ceramic bowl, located in Rostov-on-Don, Russia

A close-up, top-down view captures a round, blue-green ceramic bowl, located in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. The bowl features a crackled glaze on its interior surface and is partially filled with clear liquid. Embedded at the base of the bowl, beneath the liquid, is a three-dimensional ceramic koi fish. The fish is detailed with an orange-red body, distinct white patches, and small black eyes, oriented horizontally with its head facing right. Reflections from an overhead light source are visible on the liquid surface and the bowl's interior. The bowl has a thin, contrasting brown-toned rim and rests on a light-colored wooden surface exhibiting visible grain patterns.