Carved sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth used as an

Carved sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth used as an ashtray. Travel souvenir. Marked “Faial.” Azores, second third of the 20th century Weight: 257 g L. 14 cm Specimen of sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), listed in Appendix A of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 (CITES Appendix I). This carved object is 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.