A whimsical futuristic, gleaming metallic cylinder, roughly 10 feet in height and 5 feet in diameter, crafted from a polished silver-alloy material that seems to shift and shimmer in the light, with a series of intricate, swirling patterns etched into its surface that evoke a sense of ancient mysticism and advanced technology. The cylinder's surface is adorned with a series of delicate, filigree-like details that appear to be a mix of mechanical and organic elements, giving the impression that the time capsule has been imbued with a sense of life and energy. At the cylinder's center, a large, circular clock face is prominently displayed, counting down from a mysterious, unknown date in bold, red numerals that seem to pulse with an otherworldly power. The clock's hands move with a slow, deliberate precision, as if they are being driven by an unseen force that is both mesmerizing and unnerving. As the countdown progresses, the clock's face begins to glow with a soft, ethereal light that seems to emanate from within the cylinder itself, casting an eerie, pulsing glow over the surrounding environment. The air around the cylinder appears to ripple and distort, as if the very fabric of time and space is being manipulated by the time capsule's presence.