Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The image shows a pair of sword-grip ornaments in the shape of birds. The ornaments are made of metal and have a gold-colored body with black beaks, legs, and feet. The bodies of the birds are round and have feather-like etchings on them. They have small wings and long beaks. The birds are standing on their legs with their feet tucked under their bodies. The background is a plain gray color. The ornaments are by the artist known as Menuki.