Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object is a round, dark brown metal guard with a Chinese landscape design. The guard has a central teardrop-shaped hole and two oval holes on either side. The landscape design features mountains, buildings, and a bridge. The metal surface appears weathered and has a textured appearance. The background of the image is a gradient of black to gray. The overall shape of the object is circular, resembling a sword guard, known as a tsuba. The design on the guard depicts a scene with multiple elements, including mountains and structures. The color of the guard is primarily dark brown with signs of aging. The guard is titled "Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Landscape".