Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Dark brown or black metal object with a distinctive shape, resembling a flower or a quatrefoil; four rounded pointed lobes; central hole with a triangular shape; three large cutouts, one on either side and one triangular central cutout; cutouts have a white background; metal surface textured with visible scratches and wear; rust or corrosion on edges of cutouts. Sword Guard (Tsuba) by artist Honjo Masamune.