Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Round, flat object with a dark brown base color and gold floral designs. The object has a central elongated oval-shaped cutout with a small hook at the top. There are four rounded, irregularly shaped cutouts, one on each side of the central cutout. The gold designs are intricate and feature flowers, leaves, and swirling patterns. The gold color appears to be raised from the surface, giving it a three-dimensional appearance. The background of the image is light gray. Title: Sword Guard (Tsuba), by unknown artist.