Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Dark gray metal sword guard, tsuba, circular in shape. The outer edge has a ribbed texture. Two cutouts are present: one large teardrop-shaped cutout in the center with a rounded top; the other, on the right, is an oval shape. A small circular cutout on the left features a design with a central stem and three curved shapes. The background of the image is light gray. The artist and title of the piece is unknown.