sceptre
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The result: An imposing figure of a seated emperor, draped in a gilded tunic and holding a sceptre and orb, gazing out over his Rome from a side garden of the Capitoline Museums.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024
Mary Queen of Scots was the first to be crowned using the new crown and sceptre together, in 1543.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023
At 13:40 a priceless crown, sword and sceptre, known as the Honours of Scotland, will travel in a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to the kirk.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023
Made of gold, silver and precious gems, they are the oldest crown jewels in Britain and comprise the priceless crown, sceptre and sword of state.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023
Hanging at his side, the sceptre of Diocletian glowed angry purple, like a radioactive bruise.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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