A sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth engraved in scr

A sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth engraved in scrimshaw depicting a sperm whale hunting scene with a whaling ship identified as "the Kutasoff, 1893" on one side, and a "right whale" on the other. Chip at the tip and serrated base. Circa 1900 L. 16.5 cm Weight: 408 g Specimen of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), listed in Annex A of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 (CITES Appendix I). Worked 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.