166 - Polished and engraved scrimshaw from a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth depicting a scene on a ship’s deck, titled “Streaming the Log” on the back.

Polished and engraved scrimshaw from a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth depicting a scene on a ship’s deck, titled “Streaming the Log” on the back. Second half of the 19th century Weight: 435.9 g L. 17.5 cm 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.