Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Tsuba by artist Suzuki Gassan, features a circular shape made of dark metal, likely steel or iron, with a central elongated oval cutout that tapers to a point at the bottom. A small oval cutout is positioned to the left. The surface of the Tsuba is intricately decorated with a pattern of raised flowers, possibly chrysanthemums, which cover the entire surface except for the central cutouts. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.