Pair of sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tusks, with the

Pair of sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tusks, with the points filed down, polished, and engraved with scrimshaw depicting a couple—the woman on one tusk, the naval officer on the other. Attached base; traces of engravings and the monogram “B.G.” on the back of one tusk. Chip at both tips L. 11.5 cm Weight: 493 g Specimen of sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), listed in Annex A of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 (CITES Appendix I). Worked item falling under the exemption of 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 (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.