Carved okimono made of sperm whale ivory (Physeter macroceph

Carved okimono made of sperm whale ivory (Physeter macrocephalus) depicting Shu Lao with two disciples. First third of the 20th century H. 11.5 cm Weight: 154 g Specimen of sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), 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.