Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image is a circular, dark brown metal object with a distinctive design. The object, Sword Guard (Tsuba) by an unknown artist, features a central oval-shaped cutout with a narrower top and wider bottom, flanked by two smaller cutouts on either side. The majority of the object's surface is covered in an intricate pattern of raised leaves and flowers. The object has a dark brown color with visible signs of wear and aging, including lighter brown spots and discoloration throughout. The background of the image is a plain white surface.