Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) Depicting Shōki the Demon Queller (鬼鍾馗図鐔)

Round metal object with dark patina and gold accents. The object has a large central hole in the shape of a pointed oval, with a smaller oval hole to the left. A figure with a long beard and mustache is on the right side, wearing a hat and a robe with gold accents. The figure has a stern expression and appears to be looking to the right. There are gold designs on the top left, including what appears to be a fan or umbrella. The background of the object is textured and has a mottled appearance. The object is set against a plain white background.