Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image shows a circular, dark brown metal object with a central oval-shaped hole. The object, titled "Sword Guard (Tsuba)" and attributed to an artist, features a pattern of curved, pointed shapes radiating from the oval hole. Two smaller circular holes are positioned at the bottom left of the object, one larger than the other. The object's surface exhibits a rough texture and a dark brown color with signs of wear and aging. It is set against a plain white background.