Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Chinese Immortal and Tiger Under Pine

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark brown metal guard with a central curved cutout and two rounded cutouts on either side. A Chinese immortal is reclining on the bottom right. The immortal has a serene facial expression and is wearing a hat. The immortal's right hand is raised near their face. The immortal's left hand is resting on their bent leg. The immortal wears a long robe with a gold pattern. The immortal sits on a rock. Pine tree branches are on the top right. Pine tree branches are on the top left. A flowering plant is growing from the pine tree branches. A tiger is on the bottom left. The tiger looks towards the immortal. The tiger has a curled tail. The background is dark grey. The guard has a textured surface. Gold inlays are used throughout the design.