Sperm whale tooth in resin, engraved and hollowed out into a - Lot 321

Lot 321
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200 - 300 EUR
Sperm whale tooth in resin, engraved and hollowed out into a - Lot 321
Sperm whale tooth in resin, engraved and hollowed out into a rectangular cavity closed by a lid. This type of engraving is known as "scrimshaw". Engraved with a figure holding a stick and a river landscape on the back. Length: 16 cm Please note: this object is legal to sell, as it is over 150 years old. However, its trade is subject to very strict export restrictions, and an import ban to certain countries cannot be ruled out. If the work is to be exported from the European Union, it will have to be cleared with the authorities, at the exclusive expense of the future buyer.
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