Jambiyya dagger, Arabia, second half of the 20th century (after 1950) Double-edged bent blade with central rib. Curved frame and bent scabbard with two suspension rings, both plated with 999/1000 (24K) gold trimmings featuring chased geometric decoration delineated by pearled and filigree lines, a palm tree and two scimitars with crossed blades, royal Saudi emblem additionally engraved on the scabbard. The whole is embellished with diamond and emerald cabochons, some arranged in rosettes, and engraved with an Arabic inscription in two cartouches giving the signature "Fait par Rajab" followed by the words "as-Sâni' 74", the figures perhaps suggesting the year of manufacture in 1974 or a "serial" number. A piece of green velvet covers part of the back. Total length: 26 cm; gross weight: 326 g Velvet piece partly detached and worn, small scratches.