Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Oval-shaped metal guard with a dark patina and gold inlays. The guard has two openings, one oval and one tapered, positioned side by side in the center. A figure of a man with short hair and a long robe is depicted on the right side, near the edge. The man holds an object in both hands. A gold inlay resembling a plant or tree branch is located at the bottom left. The background of the image is gray. Title: Sword Guard (Tsuba). Artist unknown.