Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image shows a brown, rusted metal object with a distinctive shape, resembling a rounded square with scalloped edges. The object, titled "Sword Guard (Tsuba)" and created by an unspecified artist, features a central white elongated triangle-shaped cutout and two oval-shaped cutouts on either side. The metal surface exhibits a dark brown patina with visible signs of wear, including scratches and rust spots. The background of the image is plain white, providing a neutral contrast to the weathered metal object. The object's shape is rounded at the top and sides, with a flat bottom edge that curves upward slightly at the corners. The top edge has a curved cutout. There are indistinct etchings on the surface.