A very large sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth, rou

A very large sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth, rounded, polished, and engraved with a scrimshaw design depicting the infant Jesus resting with the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist. Second half of the 19th century Provenance: Morphets of Harrowgate 2019, lot 289. L. 23.5 cm Weight: 944 g Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) specimen, listed in Appendix 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.