What is the thing in the hands of ancient eunuchs?

Ancient eunuchs had dust in their hands. Blowing dust was originally used for sweeping dust and cleaning. If the emperor needs it everywhere, the accompanying eunuch will immediately clean the stool by blowing dust before the emperor sits down. Later, it became a symbol of eunuch status. Blowing dust, also known as blowing dust, is a tool or vessel with animal hair (such as ponytail and bird tail) or filiform linen attached to the front end of the handle, which is generally used to clean dust traces or drive away mosquitoes and flies.

Dust blowing originated in the Han Dynasty and was first used to repel mosquitoes and sweep ash, which was deeply loved by literati in the Han and Wei Dynasties. In Taoist culture, blowing dust is a common object of Taoist priests, and some martial arts schools regard blowing dust as a weapon. After Buddhism was introduced into China, blowing dust was accepted as a tool by Han Buddhism, symbolizing getting rid of troubles.

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Blowing dust originated in China and Qin and Han Dynasties. Understanding "stroke" is a verb in Chinese meaning, that is, the meaning of wiping or hitting with utensils, which was first seen in Qin Jia's Nvshu in the Han Dynasty: "If you stroke the oxtail today, you can wipe the dirt. By the Han Dynasty, the art of making dust had been greatly improved. There are many strange weapons in Wu Tangmen's martial arts, and blowing dust is one of them. As the saying goes, the dust blown in your hand is not a mortal, it means brushing off the dust inside the door, and it is also something that people inside the door carry with them when they travel. In the Taoist system, blowing dust is an instrument in the Dojo, and then it is transformed into a weapon by Taoist priests, which belongs to soft weapons and the like. There are also some mythical figures who are famous for their powerful powers, such as the Eight Immortals' Taishang Laojun, Taiyi Zhenren and Lv Dongbin. The arrival of the Dust Blowing Fairy has also added endless cultural charm to China's Taoist historical documents.

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