sword guard (descriptive name)

tsuba

steel four lobed disc, mokogata shape, man on horse on right lower side with tree and river, detailing in gold, silver, and copper, reverse has hut and tree

Tsuba (sword guards) were used to protect the sword wielder's hands from sliding onto the blade. They are usually finely decorated, incorporating traditional motifs and designs and made from a variety of metals, such as iron, steel, brass or shakudo - an alloy of copper and gold.

M953 (miscellaneous)

Applied Arts and Design