Polished and engraved scrimshaw from a sperm whale (Physeter

Polished and engraved scrimshaw from a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth depicting a mermaid combing her hair, signed “Bridport May 75.” Last quarter of the 19th century L. 11 cm Weight: 172 g 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.