One of the many varieties of the curved Jambiya dagger from South of Arabia and Yemen. This one is a fine 19 C. piece, with good steel blade 8 inches long with a central rib, Fine whole silver decorated with filigree work.. Good leather scabbard with a silver tip. Total length 12 ½ inches. Very good condition. A fine old authentic piece, not like so many tourist souvenirs one sees on the market.