Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sword Guard (Tsuba) is a circular metal object with a dark brown and gray color. The object has a rough texture and appears to be made of metal, possibly iron or steel, with visible signs of rust or corrosion. The object has an oval-shaped hole in the center and six smaller holes of varying shapes around it. The holes are cut out of the metal, creating a distinctive pattern. The edges of the object are rough and uneven, with some areas appearing to be damaged or worn away. The background of the image is a plain light grey color.