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

Dark brown metal object with octagonal shape. The object is made of dark brown metal with visible signs of wear and tear, including scratches and rust spots. The object has a thin gold-colored border around its edges. There are two oval-shaped holes on either side of the object, and a larger teardrop-shaped hole in the center. The central hole has a small gold-colored piece attached to its top. The object has an etched design on the right side resembling a flower or plant with radiating lines. The background of the image is plain white. The object is likely a sword guard, also known as a <i>tsuba</i>.