Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Sword Guard (Tsuba) by artist Honjo. The object is a circular metal guard with a predominantly dark gray color and a weathered appearance. The guard has a central oval-shaped opening with rounded ends, flanked by two smaller oval openings on either side. The surface features a pattern of raised triangular shapes arranged in rows. Decorative elements include thin gold lines and gold strips with a textured appearance. The gold accents are applied in a curved pattern that follows the shape of the guard. The background of the image is a solid light grey color.