Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>)

Round, flat, gold-colored metal object with a patterned edge. The center has an oval shape cut out with gold writing on a darker background. On either side of the oval cutout are cloud-shaped cutouts. The object has various geometric and floral patterns etched into it. The background of the object is divided into sections with different designs. The designs include geometric patterns, flower-like shapes, and tree-like etchings. The outer edge has a repeating triangular pattern. The object appears to be a sword guard.