Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Sword Guard (Tsuba) is a circular metal piece with a dark brown color and a rough texture. The object has a wavy edge and a distinctive shape. There are three oval-shaped holes, one long and thin in the center, and two shorter wider holes on either side. The surface features an etched design of a tree on the bottom right. Small gold inlays are present at the bottom and top right. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The overall appearance suggests an aged, weathered metal object. The design and shape are symmetrical about the vertical axis through the center hole. The metal appears to have scratches and marks on its surface.