Sword-Grip Ornament (Menuki)

The image shows a sword-grip ornament called a menuki, made by an unknown artist. The ornament features two horses, one larger than the other, positioned on their knees with their heads up. The larger horse stands on its front legs, with its back legs bent and its tail curled. The smaller horse also has its front legs bent and appears to be crawling. Both horses are dark-colored, likely black or dark brown, with yellow eyes. The ornament is set against a plain gray background. The horses are depicted in a three-dimensional form with detailed features such as manes and hooves.