Large sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth, rounded, p

Large sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth, rounded, polished, and engraved with scrimshaw depicting a sperm whale and a whaling ship, as well as the word “Belmont” in a speech bubble on the other side. Circa 1860 Length: 17 cm Weight: 460 g Specimen of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), listed in Annex A of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 (CITES Appendix I). This carved object is exempt 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.