Sword Guard

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a sword guard titled "Sword Guard" by an unknown artist. The guard is square with rounded edges and a scalloped top. The guard is made of dark brown metal, possibly iron, with a rough texture and visible signs of aging. There are two holes in the center, one oval and one long and narrow. The guard features several raised designs, including a mountain range across the top with gold inlays. On the right side, there is a raised design of a man on a horse, also with gold inlays. The background of the image is black, with a gradient that fades to gray at the bottom. The overall appearance suggests that the guard is an antique or vintage item, possibly of Japanese origin.