Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image shows a circular, dark brown metal object with a distinctive design. The object, titled "Sword Guard (Tsuba)" by an unspecified artist, features two large, symmetrical cutouts on either side, each resembling a lightning bolt. A smaller, teardrop-shaped cutout is positioned centrally between them. The object's surface has a slightly weathered appearance, with visible scratches and scuffs. A small area of gold-colored metal is visible at the top of the central cutout, and thin, curved lines resembling grass or other foliage are etched into the bottom portion of the object. The background of the image is a light gray color.