Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by artist. Two gold-colored ornaments in the shape of rabbits or hares in a running position. The top ornament faces right and the bottom ornament faces left. Each has a large shell on its back, with detailed engravings on the shell and the body. The ornaments have detailed ears, noses, and mouths. The front legs are bent at the knee and the back legs are extended behind. The background is gray.