Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Round metal object with a central oval-shaped hole and two smaller oval-shaped protrusions on either side. The object is made of dark metal, possibly iron or steel, and features a decorative design of interconnected circles of various sizes. The circles are arranged in a pattern that radiates from the center of the object. The metal has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The object is a sword guard, specifically a Tsuba, made by an unknown artist.