Important carved walrus ivory (Odobenus rosmarus divergens)

Important carved walrus ivory (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) okimono depicting a rider wearing a sarumawashi and his monkey. Secondary dentin observed JAPAN, 20th century H. 37 cm Weight: 1024 g The walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) was recently added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2024. Odobenus rosmarus is classified as Vulnerable under criterion A3c. This carved object is exempt under Article 8, § 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 (Art. 5 of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97), followed by compliance with the legislation of the country of destination, which is the responsibility of the purchaser.