By Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century The heavenly attendant represented as a musician with a drum strapped to her chest and holding in each hand a baton, billowing scarves draped over both her arms and forming an arch around her upper body and head, her garments elaborately carved with mythological creatures, ho-o birds and peony blossoms, two small rings fixed on her back for a suspension chain; signed on the side Miyao Ei within a rectangular reserve. 15.5cm x 28cm (6 1/8in x 11in).