Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth engraved in scrim

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth engraved in scrimshaw—depicting a whaler on one side and a woman on the other. Patina. Provenance: Tessier Sarrou, 12/21/2021, no. 107. Weight: 467.7 g L. 16 cm Specimen of a 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.