Hourglass

Gold Hourglass is a recurring attack item in the Final Fantasy series. It usually is used to slow down or halt the enemy.

Final Fantasy IV
There are three types of Hourglass, all of whom give the Stop effect. The Bronze Hourglass only inflicts Stop for a short time, Silver inflicts Stop for a longer period, and the strongest, Gold inflicts Stop on all enemies.

Final Fantasy VII
The Hourglass inflicts Stop on all enemies.

Final Fantasy X
The Gold Hourglass inflicts damage on enemies and delays their next turn.

Final Fantasy X-2
The Gold Hourglass delays the actions of enemies.