Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) Depicting Hanshan and Shide (寒山拾得図鐔)

The image shows a circular metal object with a bronze or brass color. The object has two oval-shaped holes in the center, one taller than the other. The surface features a relief design with a figure on the bottom right, appearing to wear a robe and a head covering. The figure seems to hold a staff. On the left side, there are some plants or trees with blue details. On the top, a flying bird is depicted. The right side shows a tree and a hanging scroll. The background of the image is plain white. The object appears to be a sword guard, also known as a tsuba. The relief design on the sword guard depicts Hanshan and Shide.