Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth engraved in scrim

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth engraved in scrimshaw—depicting a woman on one side and Napoleon saluting on the other. Last quarter of the 19th century Provenance: Rogers Jones Auction No. 171 Weight: 328.3 g L. 17.5 cm Specimen of sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), listed in Annex A of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 (CITES Appendix I). Crafted item covered by the exemption 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 (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.