Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image displays a Sword Guard (Tsuba) by artist Honjo Masamune; Round, dark brown metal object with a patina. The object has a circular shape with two oval-shaped holes in the middle. The left hole is dark blue while the right hole is white. The object features an intricate design with swirling patterns and birds. The birds are depicted in various poses, some flying and others standing on the swirling patterns. The swirling patterns resemble waves or clouds and are intricately carved into the metal. The birds have yellow eyes and appear to be made of the same metal as the rest of the object. The background of the image is light gray.