A blunted and polished sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)

A blunted and polished sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth, engraved with a scrimshaw design depicting three whaling ships at sea. Longitudinal cracks. Provenance: Potteries Auctions, September, Lot No. 957 Weight: 270 g L. 14 cm Specimen of sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), listed in Appendix A of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 (CITES Appendix I). Crafted item covered by the exemption under Article 8, paragraph 3, point (b), of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 and Article 62 of Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006. Any export or re-export outside the EU requires a prior permit from the management authority (Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97), followed by compliance with the laws of the country of destination, which is the responsibility of the purchaser.