Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image depicts the titled Japanese sword guard. The sword guard is circular and dark gray with a gold rim. The guard features a cutout in the center, forming two rounded rectangular prongs that extend towards the top and bottom. The prongs have remnants of copper or brass on their ends. The guard showcases a textured design on a dark background. Gold-colored metal designs adorn the guard: a branch-like pattern with leaves and seed pods in the upper right corner. A large brown insect with a long tail and several legs is on the lower right. A rounded gold shape is to the right of the prongs. The background behind the guard is light gray.