Its material was probably either cloth or felt, and it was always of a bright color, though not (apparently) always of the same color.

Its distinguishing features were its height, its stiffness, and the blue and white fillet which encircled it.
Among other certain indications of the royal presence may be mentioned the golden sceptre, and the parasol.

The sceptre, which is seen frequently in the king's hands, was a plain rod, about five feet in length, ornamented with a ball, or apple, at its upper end, and at its lower tapering nearly to a point.

The king held it in his right hand, grasping it near, but not at, the thick end, and rested the thin end on the ground in his front.

When he walked, he planted it upright before him, as a spearman would plant his spear.