Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by artist. Two small, gold-colored metal ornaments. Top ornament depicts a mythical creature with a humanoid body, two legs, and a long tail. The creature has one arm raised and one arm lowered, with a curved sword-like object in its raised hand. The creature has a distinctive mane on its head. Bottom ornament shows a humanoid figure with a muscular build, wearing a loincloth. The figure is kneeling on one knee, with one arm raised and one arm lowered, holding an object. The background of the image is a plain gray color.