Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The tsuba by an unknown artist features a circular shape with a dark brown color. The piece is made of metal and has a central oval-shaped hole with a curved top and flat bottom. The top section contains rectangular cutouts and small gold dots scattered across the surface. A stylized design resembling a flame or wave is on the left. A pagoda-like structure is on the right. A flower-like motif is at the bottom. Small gold dots are around the edge. The background of the image is light gray.