205 - Carved walrus ivory (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) okimono depicting a sarumawashi with his monkey and tambourine.

Carved walrus ivory (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) okimono depicting a sarumawashi with his monkey and tambourine. Damage and missing parts on the monkey’s legs. Replaced base. JAPAN, 20th century H. 16 cm Gross weight: 118 g The walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) was recently added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2024. Odobenus rosmarus is classified as Vulnerable under criterion A3c. This crafted object falls under the exemption provided by 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 (Art. 5 of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97), followed by compliance with the legislation of the country of destination, which is the responsibility of the purchaser.