0 a decorated stick that is carried by a queen or king during some official ceremonies as a symbol of their authority
1 a decorated stick that is carried by a queen or king as a symbol of authority, esp. at official ceremonies
Despite the erosion of the initial glyph, enough survives to suggest that the figure depicted on this scepter was named specifically as a lord.
None of these characteristics is seen on the figurine; therefore, although the object may be a scepter, it is clearly not a manikin scepter.
This unnatural pose allows the full display of symbols of office, such as chest pectorals, scepters or serpent bar, body paint, and other symbolic dress.
He seized the lightning from heaven and the scepter from tyrants.
She holds the scepter in her right hand and a rather squashed-looking orb in her left.
During his exercise lessons, he used jump ropes along with the chest expanders and clubs and scepters for helping students strengthen their arms and hands.
In his right hand, he holds a club or a scepter.
Coggins (1988) notes multiple manifestations of deities are represented on manikin scepters and that they all imply divine lineage and the continuity and legitimacy of rulership.
