Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image depicts a sword guard, or tsuba, made by an unknown artist. The object is circular with a scalloped edge reminiscent of a flower or a quatrefoil. The background features a woven pattern. A central oval shape contains a vertically elongated teardrop-shaped hole. Two kidney-shaped openings are positioned on either side of the central oval. The design includes decorative scrollwork at the top and left. The object exhibits a dark patina with a subtle sheen. It is set against a plain gray background.