Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image shows a dark brown, rusted metal object with a distinctive shape. The object is symmetrical, with a rounded top and bottom and curved sides. The object has three cut-out sections. A large, teardrop shaped hole in the center flanked by two kidney-shaped holes. There are several cracks on the surface on the object. The surface features a rough texture with visible scratches and marks. A small area of gold-colored metal is visible on either side of the central hole. The background of the image is plain white. This is a Sword Guard (Tsuba) by an unknown artist.