Sword guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) With Chrysanthemum Motif (菊花図鐔)

The object is circular and made of dark brown metal. Two oval-shaped holes are positioned side by side in the center. The left hole is larger and has rounded edges, while the right hole is narrower with more pointed ends. A small, dark gray, irregularly shaped oval patch is attached to the right side. The surface features an etched design resembling chrysanthemum flowers and leaves. The edges have a scalloped pattern. Some small, engraved text is visible on the upper part of the central section between the holes. The background of the image is plain and light gray.