Antique Jambiyya from the Arab Peninsula

Description

From The Hijaz and Asir region of the Arab
Peninsula this Jambiyya has been maintianed in excellent condition.The horn hilt is covered in incised silver. The upper portion of the wood scabbard is covered in  silver which has also been incised with traditional patterns. The lower portion is covered in cpooer, has also been incised with geometric designs The large blade is in excellent condition with a short, incised central fuller. The  below the finely worked silver on the upper thord of the scabbard is a band of gold gilt cording suggesting the rank of the wearer.
As a minor detraction the plain leather which would normally be found on the upper back of the of the scabbard is missing, as shown, and easily replaced should that be desired.
Worn with pride by some former owner
Overall length 21"
Blade 17.5"