Gold rimmed, Gold in the hitsu-ana (blade hole) as well. Gold on a subdued black. Quite elaborate. A shakudo kenjo tsuba (sword guard). Although the gold rim and the gold in the hitsu-ana are damaged from aging, the blackness unique to shakudo tsuba suggests the amount of gold contained in this tsuba. Careful finishing. Currently, commissioning the creation of this type of tsuba would cost over 200,000 yen. This is a kenjo tsuba, crafted with the careful work and craftsmanship of the Edo period.