A lot of Khanjar dagger with its scabbard, the curved blade with double edge and a central ridge is decorated with a fine floral engraving, the handle in marine ivory carved in high relief of a court scene and a sovereign surrounded by angels as well as calligraphic cartouches; a belt buckle in copper alloy representing a hunting scene is attached. Iran, Qadjar period, 19th century Marine ivory (walrus), steel, leather, very nice patina of use. H. 43 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.