Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) in Shingen Design (信玄鐔)

The image features a circular object made of dark brown metal with a high level of patina. A braided pattern encircles the object. The center features a vertical slot with rounded ends and two oval-shaped holes on either side. The braided design features thin yellow, green, and pink threads. The circular object has a serrated edge. The background is plain white. The object is a sword guard known as Tsuba in Shingen Design. The artist is unknown.