Fire-steel (length 6 ins), of thick metal; pointed at bottom; turned back in loop at top and ending in a small much-conventionalized dragon's head; no decoration other than slight cutting on edge; probably 17th century. [NB: One of 19 examples (nos. 487-505) which are all believed to be Persian or Indo-Persian and some to be very old. They are all of peculiar, but elegant, shape. Several are decorated by excellent damascene-work in gold. Together they form a handsome and interesting series which is worthy of special notice.]