By Tsuchida Soetsu, (1660-1745), Edo period (1615-1868), early 18th centuryOf oval form, bearing a roiro ground, lacquered and inlaid with a broad hat, staff and sack resting on the ground, the reverse with an ancient willow tree by a stream, in gold takamaki-e and togidashi maki-e, the staff of inlaid mother-of-pearl and the interior of nashiji; signed Tsuchida Soetsu with a kao. 7.6cm (3in) high.