A ceremonial [[rod]] that has been used as a symbol of power since ancient times. Scepters are usually made of precious [[metal]]s and inlaid with [[gem]]s.

Not to be confused with a [[staff]] which is rather associated with fighting and magic casting.

h4. See also

* [[baton]]
* [[cane]]
* [[staff]]
* [[wand]]
* [[globus cruciger]]
笏 セプター 权杖