The most famous scepters in human history

Scepter of Sovereign

This treasure is used in the coronation of the King or Queen of England.

The Sovereign Scepter is one of the world's most famous priceless treasures. This treasure is used in the coronation of the King or Queen of England.

At the head of the Sovereign is the Star of Africa - the world's largest cut 530 carat diamond. This treasure was made in 1661. In 1910, it was redesigned to fit the huge diamond above. In addition to diamonds, the Sovereign scepter is decorated with many precious stones such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires.

2500 years old golden scepter in China

This may be a symbol of power of a feudal state named Rui in ancient China.

In 2019, archaeologists unearthed a 2,500-year-old golden scepter in an ancient tomb in northwest China's Shaanxi province.

According to experts, the golden scepter may have been a symbol of power of a feudal state named Rui, which existed during the Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC - 256 BC).

Sun Zhanwei, an expert at the Shaanxi Institute of Archeology, said that most of the scepters unearthed before were made of stone and bronze. This is the first time archaeologists have found a golden scepter in China.

Than Phra Kon Scepter

This staff is the treasure of the King of Thailand.

The Royal Scepter "Than Phra Kon" is a treasure of the King of Thailand. It is one of five treasures that appear in the King's coronation ceremony. The remaining four treasures include: Phra Maha Phichai Mongkut (Crown of Great Victory), Phra Saeng Khan Chai Sri (Sword of Victory), Walawichani (Royal Ceiling Fan and Fan) and Chalong Phrabat Choeng Ngon (Royal Sandals) family).

Made of Javanese Cassia wood and inlaid with gold, the scepter "Than Phra Kon" is 118cm long, symbolizing the king's legitimacy.