Iridescent Abalone Shell Inside Split Seed Pod

Pale walls reflect flat noon light across a minimalist interior space in Jhelum. A split seed pod rests on a smooth surface, cradling the shimmering interior of an abalone shell. The shell's nacreous layers display swirling hues of teal, violet, and pearl white, catching small, sharp highlights where the broad skylight strikes the polished curves. The rough, fibrous texture of the dried seed pod contrasts with the glass-like sheen of the marine shell. Early spring light enters from above, illuminating the intricate, concentric ridges of the shell's interior without casting deep shadows. A tiny fracture line in the seed pod's edge meets the glowing blue rim of the abalone.