The image shows a tsuba, a Japanese sword guard, made of a dark metal, likely iron or steel. It has an irregular, lobed shape with a textured surface that suggests a rough, organic quality. Two openings, or *nakago-ana*, are cut into the center of the tsuba, designed to accommodate the tang of the sword. These openings are elongated and slightly curved. On the right side of the tsuba, a three-dimensional figure is sculpted in relief. It depicts a person, possibly a monk or sage, with a shaved head and flowing robes. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose, with one leg raised and an arm outstretched, as if in a dance or gesture. The figure appears to be standing on a wave or swirling water, which is also sculpted in relief. Above the figure, a full moon is depicted, adding to the scene's overall atmosphere. The entire composition is rendered in a detailed, intricate style, typical of Japanese metalwork. The surface of the tsuba is textured to resemble water or waves, and the figure is finely detailed, with intricate folds in the robes and expressive facial features.