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

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

When Cromwell died, his funeral effigy looked like “King Oliver I,” with crown, orb and scepter.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 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

One by one, symbols of regalia were brought to him — spurs, the sword of offering, the orb, the sovereign’s ring, two scepters.

From New York Times ● May 6, 2023

Even a sovereign has only two hands, so near the end of the ceremony, the monarch has to set the Orb on the altar to hold the two scepters.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2023

Other roles announced Thursday include those who will carry the king’s regalia — including the crown, scepters, orb, swords and spurs — to the altar on May 6.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 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