Sword guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) Depicting a Tartar (韃靼人図鐔)

Dark brown, circular metal object with a weathered appearance. Two cutouts, one oval and one teardrop-shaped. A relief sculpture on the right side depicts a man in traditional attire holding a long weapon. The man wears a hat and has a belt around his waist. He is accompanied by a dog. The man and dog are adorned with gold accents. A small gold design resembling a plant is at the bottom left. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. Sword guard by an unknown artist titled Depicting a Tartar.