Sword Guard Tsuba) with Bamboo and Cloud

Cleveland Museum of Art

Round, dark gray metal object with a central teardrop-shaped cutout, flanked by two oval cutouts. The object features a design of bamboo and a cloud, crafted from a single piece of metal. The circular shape is punctuated by cutouts, and the surface exhibits a textured appearance. A scalloped edge at the top is adorned with small bumps. The design element on the bottom left resembles a bamboo stalk with leaves. A cloud-like motif is visible on the right side. The background transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom. Sword Guard Tsuba with Bamboo and Cloud.