Sword Guard

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sword guard titled "Sword Guard" by an unknown artist. The guard is made of dark metal, likely iron or steel, with a rough texture. It has a distinctive oval shape with a central oval hole and two curved protrusions on either side. The guard features gold inlays and etchings, including a bird and floral patterns. The gold inlays are intricately designed with swirling patterns and small black dots. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The overall design of the guard suggests it is of Japanese origin. The guard appears to be an antique or traditional piece.