Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Dark brown metal object with rounded edges and irregular shape, resembling a shield. Two oval-shaped cutouts on either side of a long, narrow, pointed cutout in the center. The surface features various engravings, including a bridge-like structure on the right and a building on the top, accompanied by Japanese characters on the left. Additional engravings depict a landscape at the bottom. The object is titled "Sword Guard (Tsuba)" and is attributed to the artist.