Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The object is square with rounded corners. The object is bronze-colored with darker edges. A teardrop-shaped hole is in the center. A bird with a short tail and beak is on the right; it appears to be flying. The bird is made from a metal with a lighter sheen compared to the background. To the left is a brown, segmented insect with antennae; it resembles a lobster. The insect's body points to the left; one large claw extends to the right. The insect and bird are connected by a branch with thin leaves. Two characters are on the left side of the teardrop hole. The background behind the object is solid light gray.