Photorealistic Alien Artifact in a Starship Cabin

A photorealistic depiction of an ancient alien artifact resting on a sleek carbon-fiber pedestal inside the dim, high-tech cargo bay of a starship. The artifact is a rough, faceted crystal with an irregular, organic shape, semi-translucent with shifting inner light. Surface carved with unknown runes that glow cyan and violet, casting soft reflections on nearby panels. The background features a star-chart console, robotic arms, and a panoramic viewport showing a starfield and distant nebula. Subtle dust motes drift in the cool blue-white ship lighting. Realistic materials include polished chrome, brushed aluminum, tempered glass, and cables along the hull. A shallow depth of field keeps the artifact in sharp focus while the high-tech surroundings blur softly, with cinematic lighting, micro-scratches, and subtle lens flares to enhance realism and awe.