Top of imp. carriage, bronze, by ancient

Drawing showing an ornamental bronze design of a phoenix figure with human head and arms, for the top of the imperial carriage.

Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box.
Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878.
From the "Metal work" series.
Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909.
Forms part of: David Murray collection.
Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).