An Ottoman gem-set agate-hilted dagger with silver scabbard. Turkey, 18th century. Photo Sotheby's

the slightly curved steel blade with gold decoration comprising inscriptions and leafy scrolls, the hilt composed of two faceted agate pieces and gem-set mounts, the silver scabbard with chased floral decoration, scales and a stylised palm finial, inlaid at the rim and upper section with multi-coloured gemstones, inscriptions undeciphered - 2.0 - 36.2cm. Estimation 20,000-25,000 GBP. Lot 613 vendu: 25,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Arts of the Islamic World. Londres | 25 avr. 2012 www.sothebys.com