This very good Arab Jambiya Dagger is known as Mecca style, with a silver scabbard and uprising scabbard tip. The rich silver decoration suggests a Yemeni origin, early to mid 20 C. The blade is of good quality, 7 1/2 inches long, double edge with a central rib. The grip and the scabbard are made of low silver compound, thoroughly decorated with fine silver filigree work. The back side of the handle is engraved with Arabic letters on one side and Latin letters H. A. ALGOSAIBI on the other side. Probably the owner name. Total length 13 inches. Very good condition. An outstanding piece for the serious collector of Arabic weapons / decorative arts at a very low price.