Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Sheaf of Rice

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image features a circular object. The object is made of dark metal with visible wear and has a textured surface. In the center, a large oval opening is present with Japanese writing on either side. Multiple concentric circles surround the center with varying line widths and rounded raised edges. The top half showcases a design resembling a bundle of rice with a leaf. The bottom half displays two stems tied with cord at their base. The background transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom. The shape appears to be a sword guard tsuba by an unknown artist, titled "Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Sheaf of Rice".