scepter

Intriguingly, a large figure stands on the mountain just behind this wall: It is the Sapa Inca—or ruler—identifiable by the sun on his tunic, the scepter in his hand, and his elaborate headdress.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

El Rey Theatre projectionist Tori Yorochko hoists a scepter prop that was featured in the 1963 movie “Cleopatra” starring Elizabeth Taylor.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

It holds a serpent scepter evoking the crack of lightning on one side, and a tiny water jug on the other.

From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2023

Charles was presented with a scepter, sword of state and the crown first worn at a coronation by Mary Queen of Scots in 1543.

From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2023

‘Johnny, I thought you might be here. They are trying to make a scepter for the Queen of Spades out of tin. I told them you could do it. Miss Lavinia said show him in.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

Another pair of scepters include tiny life-like hands that Sanroman says belonged to the god of death, Mictlantecuhtli.

From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2023

Also present: an elaborate toy sailing ship, a carousel and sashes and scepters for Miss Universe contestants, each embellished with information about their respective countries.

From New York Times ● May 5, 2023

The monarch walks out of the Abbey and into that dinosaur gold coach carrying both scepters.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2023

He will receive the customary bejeweled scepters, swords, ring and orb.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2023

I can’t journey across dragon-infested lands to retrieve scepters that can halt death.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera