Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Round, flat, circular object with a central oval-shaped cutout; two rounded cutouts on either side of oval; surface features intricate design, including curved lines and shapes; design includes two humanoid figures and a bird; one figure holds a long object; bird has long beak, appears to hold object in beak; background is light gray; object appears to be made of dark metal. Sword Guard (Tsuba) by unknown artist.