Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image depicts a circular, dark brown object with two oval cutouts, resembling a sword guard. The object features a design with a dragon at the top, a samurai on the right side, and another figure at the bottom. The design is rendered in gold, with the dragon facing left and appearing to breathe fire. The samurai wears a helmet and holds a sword. The background of the object includes clouds, waves, and plants. The overall appearance suggests an antique or traditional Japanese piece, specifically a Tsuba by an unknown artist.