Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a circular object with a dark background and gold floral designs. The object is a sword guard, also known as a tsuba. The tsuba is circular and made of metal. The background of the tsuba is dark brown with a textured appearance. There are three cutouts in the center of the tsuba, two oval-shaped cutouts on the left and right sides and one larger cutout in the middle that is roughly shaped like a keyhole. The tsuba has a gold floral design etched into it, featuring leaves and flowers. The gold design is intricate and swirling, with curved lines and shapes that resemble vines or tendrils. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.