AN IVORY-HILTED DAGGER France or Germany, 19th century  The double-edged blade with pronounced medial ridge, the plain ricasso decorated with protruding T-shaped extensions, the carved ivory handle decorated on one side with a standing man holding a dagger in his right hand and a scimitar (shamshir) in his left hand, his outfit reminiscent of the Ottoman Janissaries' order in Egypt and North Africa in the 19th century, below him bow and quiver; on the other side a vase with two loop handles on a pedestal and floral motifs, 24cm long. This item may require Export or CITES licences in order to leave the UK or the European Union. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that lots have the relevant licences before shipping.