A dagger or khanjar with a recurved two-edged steel blade and a jade hilt inlaid with emeralds, rubies and other precious stones arranged in a floral pattern and trees. The stones inlaid using a unique Indian method called kundan, which translates to pure gold. This technique of using strips of 22-24 carat gold secures the gemstone to the metal framework, or in this example jade, using pressure rather than head and is still practiced today in India. The scabbard decorated with silver mounts and inlaid with precious stones and the finial of the scabbard mount terminates in a bird's head. Ornate daggers such as this example for worn and in India to symbolise status as well as exchanged as gifts.