A very good exemplar of a Syrian Jambiya dagger, mid 20C. made in the Druze village of Magdal Shams (Tower of the sun) in the Golan Heights, the area of dispute between Israel and Syria. Curved short blade, 6 inches long finely fullered and with three colored inserts. The handle made from layers and mosaics pieces of horn, bone, mother of pearl and brass in intricate geometrical design. Engraved brass scabbard. Total length 11 inches. Very good condition.