Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by artist. Two horizontal rows of metal ornaments. Ornaments are shaped like birds in flight, with wings spread and beaks open. Birds are cast in a combination of gold and silver metals. Each row contains five birds, alternating between gold and silver. The birds are flying to the right. The top row has one bird with its wings folded. Ornaments have a smooth, shiny finish. Background is a plain gray color. Ornaments cast a faint shadow on the background. The image is a straight-on view of the ornaments. The ornaments are symmetrical.