Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Circular metal object with dark brown color. The object, a sword guard, features a central oval shape with a narrow vertical opening. Two curved protrusions extend from the top of the oval, resembling wings or ears. Three curved shapes extend from the bottom of the oval, tapering to points. The entire design is surrounded by a circular border. The object has a textured surface and appears to be made of metal, with visible signs of wear and aging.