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Pedro Américo - D. Pedro II na abertura da Assembléia Geral

Emperor Pedro II of Brazil holding a scepter

A scepter is an ornamented wooden staff carried by rulers. A sceptre is used on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty.

Images for kids

Relief carving of Darius the Great of Persia on his throne, holding a sceptre and lotus
The Code of Hammurabi stela depicts the god Shamash holding a staff.
Statue of Jupiter in the Hermitage, holding the sceptre and orb.
The Royal Sceptre of Boris III of Bulgaria

See also

In Spanish: Cetro para niños

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