**NO RESERVE** A Persian Iron Dagger with Islamic Calligraphy and Floral Engraving. A Persian dagger with a slender, tapering form, featuring an iron hilt and a gracefully curved blade. The surface is intricately adorned with engraved Islamic calligraphy and delicate arabesque floral patterns, extending seamlessly onto the scabbard. L: Approximately 35cm Provenance: From the collection of a British gentleman, formerly a history professor, assembled over several decades