Sacred symbol
Was Sceptre
Dominion held with authority and control, not force alone.
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Spiritual meaning
Topped with the head of a mythical animal and forked at the base, the was scepter reads as dominion — not power seized, but power held with the right to hold it.
Historical background
Appears in the hands of Set, Anubis, Ra, and other gods across temple relief from the Old Kingdom onward; the city of Thebes was itself called "Was" in some texts, named for the same idea of authority.
How this can inspire your piece
This can mean different things to different people —
- For authority reclaimed after a period of feeling powerless.
- For someone marking a boundary they've finally learned to hold.
- For quiet confidence, rather than a loud statement piece.
- For a leadership role taken on, personally or professionally.
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Bring your own story to this reference.
We draw from this civilization as inspiration and idea — understood and appreciated, never copied. Tell us what the piece needs to hold, and we will translate it onto you.