A ceremonial crown worn by emperors and high officials in ancient China, consisting of a flat board with jade tassels hanging from the front and back; the number of tassels indicated the wearer's rank.

(literary) tassels attached to a banner or flag; figuratively used to mean a model or someone to follow

A puppet or figurehead, especially a ruler who has lost their power to subordinates; someone who is merely for show and holds no actual authority.