Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image displays the Tsuba, a Sword Guard, created by an unknown artist. The object is circular and made of brown metal with a triangular cutout in center. The surface of the object features a darker brown patina with visible scratches and marks. There are seven oval-shaped inlays around the cutout, each with a multicolored design featuring shades of green, blue, yellow, and purple. The inlays are outlined in gold and connected by thin, curved gold lines that resemble threads or vines. On the left side of the cutout, there is a small inscription in black Japanese characters. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.