Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Fan, accession number 9-8134a,b, described as Fan (a), flat iron, gold sun and moon on back, 2 dragons on front, orange silk cord and tassels; usually decorated with the sun, moon or stars of the Big Dipper. Used as a weapon or shield. Fan carried by commanders in time of action. Its use in signaling came when brandished as a symbol of authority. Originally made of leather. In bag (b)