A very good Arab Jambiya dagger, late 19 C. from Oman, in the royal style known as Al-Bu-Said, or Saidi style. It has 7 1/2 inches curved and dual edge blade with a pronounced central rib. The hilt is rhino horn richly covered silver filigree pieces. The scabbard is “L” shaped covered with leather and mounted with filigree silver locket and chape, also decorated with embroidered silver strips. The belt attachment is made of complicate arrangements of seven silver rings and twisted silver wire. The total length is 13 inches. Very good condition. Minor blackened spots on the blade.