Well, I really don't want to say what my first 
thought was. . . I don't want people to know I 
think that way. =^_~=

However, perhaps it is the end of someone's sword 
hilt? (Like you might see if the hilt were 
hanging on the side of the person away from you.)

Hmmm. . . Good question. . . ^_^

Many Sharp Smiles,
--Drac