The War Fan
was an essential signaling device on the battlefield, used by officers to command
and direct troops. The gumbai-dansen version was typically round in shape and
stiff with a prolonged stem as a handle.
The fan could
also be used as weapon using the handle to strike and the stiff fan to block
with. Our war fan is based on an original from the Edo period and is inscribed
with Chinese military philosophy from Sun Tzu’s “Art of War”.
Japanese military
leaders were well versed in the strategies of Sun Tzu and it is not surprising
to find his maxims gracing antique war fans.
MEASUREMENTS:
• Overall length: 18"
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