Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by artist. Two small, dark brown metal objects with gold designs. The objects are shaped like a wide cylinder with a curved top and a pointed tip. The gold designs depict a mythical creature with a long body and tail, and appear to be in a dynamic pose. The objects are symmetrical and identical, except for the orientation of the creature. The background is a plain light gray color.