Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image depicts a dark brown, metallic object with a rounded square shape and scalloped edges, featuring a central hole with a gold piece attached and a smaller oval-shaped hole to the left. The object has a dark brown color with visible signs of wear and aging, including scratches and discoloration. The central hole is shaped like a rectangle with rounded corners and has a gold piece attached to it. The gold piece appears to be a small metal plate with a curved top and two small black pieces on either side. To the left of the central hole is an oval-shaped hole. There are several engravings on the surface of the object. The background of the image is a light gray color. The image appears to be of a Sword Guard (Tsuba) by an unknown artist.