Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Round, dark brown metal object with a large central hole shaped like a teardrop and a smaller oval hole to the left. The surface features intricate designs and engravings in gold, depicting a scene with people and buildings. The engravings show various individuals engaged in activities at tables and around the building. Some of the gold engravings form rings or bands. The background of the image is light gray. The object is a Sword Guard (Tsuba).