In old movies about kings and ancient times, one often finds, standing behind the throne, or walking in the footsteps of a king or queen, a fan carried by a servant. The fan bearer is usually an insignificant part of the scene. But in ancient Egypt, almost every object seems to have a symbolic message, and the symbolic nature of sunshades and fans was especially important. Furthermore, they could also be used as standards for various purposes.
The title of fan-bearer was an important one, though this official might not be the actual person carrying the fan.
