Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Gold-colored metal ornaments in the shape of a mythical creature, possibly a dragon or a sea creature, with multiple heads and tails. Two ornaments are shown, one above the other. The top ornament faces right and the bottom ornament faces left. The ornaments have a textured surface and appear to be made of a shiny gold-colored metal. They are placed on a plain gray background. Title: Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki), Artist unknown.