1. Hamsa
   Star of David
2. Prayer Wheel
   True Cross

These are used as a symbol in Christianity. Churches across the world have crosses for followers who want to worship.

1. Statutes of saints
   Buddha sculpture
2. Murti
   Snaketivity

These statues were first seen in the first century. Many Buddhist practices require followers to visualize a particular Buddha in order to receive that Buddha’s blessings.

1. The Holy Grail
   The Font
2. Natla
   Kapala

It is said Joseph of Arimathea later used the cup to collect Jesus’s blood at his crucifixion. Today, many Christian denominations utilize a similar object as a standing cup used to hold sacramental wine during the Eucharist.

1. Vase
   Clay pot
2. Ring-kernos
   Clay tray

This piece’s provenance is from Cyprus and it dates back to 600-480 B.C. Currently, this piece can be found in New York’s Met Museum.

1. The Book of the Dead
   The Book of the Opening Mouth
2. The Rosetta Stone
   The Records of the Past

This book describes the journey to the afterlife. It was used as a funerary text and it consists mainly of incantations that are believed to help a dead person’s journey to the underworld.

1. Antique Kutani
   Egyptian Isis
2. Ancient Mayan
   Sumerian statuette

These statuettes were placed in sanctuaries as offerings. If a temple was to be rebuilt, they would be buried.

1. Four-horned incense altar
   Tabernacle
2. Ashtray
   Censer

Sometimes it was used for animal sacrifices. The altar served for offerings made with wine, incense and grain meal mixed with oil.

1. Prayer beads
   Conch shell
2. Prayer bell
   Prayer wheel

The cylindrical wheel is on a spindle often made of metal, coarse cotton or other materials. It has the Om Manu Padme Hum mantra written around it.

1. Ghanta and Vajra
   Butter lamp
2. Dorje
   Tibetan drum

These objects are used during a ceremony and are rung to request protection. The two objects mainly come together.

1. Gawu box
   Tibetan prayer beads
2. Dorje
   Tabernacle

These are also known as Malas, the original Sanskrit word. They can be worn wrapped around wrists or left dangling from fingers.

1. Censer
   Antique Kutani
2. Gawu box
   Singing bowls

The bowls are believed to clear the mind. They are used during meditation to invoke a state of relaxation when used to produce mellow musical tones.

1. Quipu
   Yanacona
2. Aribalo
   Unku

Quipus are also called ‘talking knots.’ These were used as recording devices in the region of Andrean South America. It consisted of colored, spun threads or strings from llama or alpaca hair.

1. The Torah
   Kiddush cup
2. Natla cup
   Menorah

This cup was used for ritual washing. According to Jewish law, you must ritually wash your hands prior to eating bread and when waking up in the morning.

1. Parfleche
   Ceremonial pipe
2. Atlatl
   Prayer stick

Ceremonial pipes were used by several Native American cultures. The pipes were smoked to offer prayers, as part of a ceremonial commitment or to seal a treaty.

1. Cross
   Tabernacle
2. Baptismal font
   Biretta

A baptismal font holds holy water. During the baptismal ceremony, a priest blesses the candidate as part of the ceremony of Christian initiation.

1. Censer
   Chalice
2. Font
   Hassock

It’s a vessel used to burn incense. The censer is swung on chains during religious ceremonies.

1. Plate
   Tabernacle
2. Psalter
   Sacrament

The tabernacle, usually locked, is where churches keep the Eucharist. In some churches, the Eucharist is kept in an ambry, a less visible container set into a wall.

1. The sacrament
   Psalter
2. Stigmata
   Dikiron and trikirion

The dikiron and trikirion are candlesticks used by the Eastern Orthodox and Easter Catholic churches. When translated, dikiron means “dual candle” and trikirion means “triple candle.”

1. Stoop
   Flabellum
2. Rood screen
   Hassock

The flabellum is made of different materials, including silk, parchment or feathers. These were used to protect consecrated Body and Blood of Christ, as well as the priest, from insects.

1. Sceptre
   Orb
2. Ceremonial mace
   Jousting weapon

Maces originated in the ancient Near East. Today, several countries still use maces during ceremonies. For example, the UK’s House of Commons can only carry session lawfully once the mace is present at the table.

1. The Ampulla
   The sovereign’s scepters
2. St. Edwards Crown
   The orb

This piece was named after Edward the Confessor, one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the leading figure to place this crown on a monarch’s head during the crowning ceremony.

1. The orb
   Sword of Mercy
2. Sword of Offering
   Sword of State

This sword is used during the coronation of British kings and queens. The sword is considered to be part of the UK’s Crown Jewels.

1. Crown Jewels of Austria
   Crown Jewels of Scotland
2. Crown Jewels of France
   Crown Jewels of the UK

The Crown Jewels of the UK can be distinguished from others by their prominent piece, St. Edward’s Crown. These can be seen (under armed guard) in the Tower of London.

1. Derby
   Cap of Maintenance
2. Fez
   Tudor bonnet

This cap is a symbol of the British sovereign and carried before the monarch during State Opening of Parliament. It is made of crimson velvet and lined with ermine.

1. Imperial Crown of Russia
   British Imperial State Crown
2. Crown of Saint Wenceslas
   Heraldic Crown of Egypt

This crown was used by the Russian monarchs until the abolition in 1917. Currently, the crown can be viewed on display in the Kremlin Armoury in Moscow.

1. The Holy Jewel Yasakani no magatama
   Holy Mirror Yata no kagami
2. Kusanagi
   Joyeuse

Kusanagi was originally known as Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, which translates to “Heavenly Sword of Gathering Clouds.” The sword represents virtue and courage.

1. Purple surcoat
   Imperial Robe of purple velvet
2. Royal Robe
   Parliament Robe

This robe is also known as the Robe of State. It is the first robe used during coronation. It must be worn on entry to Westminster Abbey and later at State Openings of Parliament.

1. Crown of Christian IV
   Imperial Crown of Brazil
2. Crown of Napoleon
   Spanish Royal Crown

This crown was manufactured in 1841, replacing the first crown made for the first Brazilian emperor. It weighs approximately 4 pounds and can currently be found in the Imperial Museum of Brazil.

1. Pallium Regale
   Armilla
2. Purple surcoat
   Anointing gown

This gown is to be worn during the anointing ceremony of the British Coronation. It is worn like a coat and can be fastened on the back.

1. Colobium Sindonis
   Armilla
2. Royal Robe
   Supertunica

Colobium Sindonis is shroud tunic in Latin. It is a white pleated dress worn during the British coronation symbolizing humility.

1. Great Crown of Victory
   Royal Nine-tiered umbrella
2. Sword of Victory
   Royal Staff

One of the most sacred and anciet regalia of Thailand, the Royal Nine-Tired Umbrella is made with white silk and trimmed with gold. The coronation rites must be completed in order for the new king to sit under the umbrella.

1. Great Crown of Victory
   Crown of Tonga
2. Ruthenian Crown
   Crown of Rus

The Great Crown of Victory is part of the Thailand Regalia. It is 26 inches high and weighs 16 pounds.

1. Cassock
   Alb
2. Pallium
   Chasuble

The pallium is worn by the pope. By tradition, when a pope dies, he is buried with the last pallium he wore.

1. Serpentine paten
   Brooch of Saint Louis
2. The Regent Diamond
   Holy Ampulla

It is believed it used to be of Abbot Suger. The serpentine paten was once used during the coronation of queens.

1. Chasuble
   Murphy robes
2. Miltres
   Slabbinck

The chasuble is primarily used in the Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran churches. It is the outermost vestment worn by the priest, over the alb and stole.

1. Cosmetic palette
   Narmer Palette
2. Lybian Palette
   Battlefield Palete

These cosmetic palettes were made mainly of siltstone. Later in time, the purpose of these turned more ceremonial and commemorative rather than what they were original made for.

1. Biretta
   Galero
2. Papal tiara
   Miter

Miters are worn usually by the priests in the Orthodox, Catholic and Anglican churches. The bishop piece in chess was designed after a Western miter.