Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Zhong Kui (Shōki) the Demon Queller

Round, flat, bronze-colored metal object with a dark patina. Three oval-shaped holes in the center, one tall and narrow, two shorter and wider on either side. A figure on the right side, bearded, wearing a hat and robe with a sash. The figure holds an object in their left hand. A small animal, possibly a dog or tiger, at the bottom left. The background is black, fading to gray at the bottom.