Bowie Hilted Khanjar with Etched Inscription

An interesting Bowie hilted Khanjar, 23cm recurved blade with clipped back point, etched with panels of scrolling foliage in gold damascene and further etched with panel of calligraphy, recurved crossguard decorated with gold damascene scrolling foliage, natural horn grip, the pommel cap decorated ensuite, contained in its white metal mounted velum wrapped wooden scabbard, chape lacking.