Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Two gold-colored, ornamental pieces, titled Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by artist, depicting a pair of mythical creatures. Each piece shows two creatures, possibly lions or dragons, with similar features, positioned side-by-side. The creatures have detailed textures, with ridged fur, sharp claws, and open mouths. The top piece features the creatures with their heads facing left and right, and their bodies extending towards the center. The bottom piece shows the creatures with their heads facing right and left, and their bodies extending towards the center. The background is a plain gray color.