A Persian dagger (peshkabz)

A Persian dagger (peshkabz), straight T-section blade 9.5 in., double edged for the last 2 in., of finely watered steel pattern welded in a series of chevrons; steel hilt with borders of gold koftgari decoration incorporating floral motifs, beads and chevrons; red velvet covered scabbard with gilt openwork locket formed of a series of arches, delicate iron chape with flowers in gold koftgari.