λ A fine Persian dagger (jambiya)

λ A fine Persian dagger (jambiya), curved watered steel blade 9 in., with raised edges and medial ridge, carved with a gold inlaid trefoil at the point and with raised and gold inlaid panels at the forte with Islamic text; waisted walrus ivory hilt; leather scabbard with moulded decoration, hinged scrolling suspension ring to a scalloped white metal boss, long white metal chape terminating in a bud shape, early 19th Century.