《太平广记·卷二百三十六·奢侈一》
在明堂顶上铸造一只铁凤凰，高二丈，用黄金装饰它，展翅欲飞。
于顶上铸銕为鸑鷟，高二丈，以金饰之，轩轩若飞。
A bronze phoenix was cast on top of the Mingtang, two zhang high, and decorated with gold. Its wings were spread as if it was about to fly.