Roasted Chestnuts in Basket by Fireplace

Soft, diffused morning light fills the room before sunrise, illuminating a woven bamboo basket brimming with chestnuts near a crackling fireplace. The basket sits on a dark wooden surface, its natural fibers catching the gentle glow from the embers. Chestnut shells display a mix of deep browns and burnt oranges, some split open to reveal pale, steaming interiors. Behind the basket, the fireplace glows with flickering orange flames against a backdrop of traditional Hangzhou architectural details. Soft reflections shimmer on the polished wood table and the glass of a nearby teacup. One chestnut shell rests on the edge of the basket, its rough texture against the smooth, cool surface beneath it.