Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The object is a round, flat piece of metal with a scalloped edge. It has a dark brown color with a smooth, matte finish. The surface features an intricate design of interlocking lines that form a maze-like pattern. The design is made up of silver-colored metal inlays. Three oval-shaped holes are cut out of the center, arranged vertically. The largest hole is in the middle and is elongated vertically. The object is symmetrical, with the same design on both sides. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The tsuba is by an unknown artist.