Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>)

Dark gray circular metal object with a design resembling a beetle. The object is a sword guard, or tsuba. The center is oval shaped and resembles a shield or a beetle exoskeleton. Two symmetrical leaf-like shapes protrude from the bottom and side of the shield. Two semi-circular shapes with pointed edges resembling a sun or a crown are at the top. The entire shape is surrounded by a circle with a smooth edge. The background behind the object is light gray.