This 19th-century Japanese inro, standing 10.2 cm tall and signed by Mototada, features a willow tree, straw hat (ichimegasa), pond, bridge, and island. These elements are rusumoyō (absence patterns), alluding to "The Willow Tree" folktale. In this story, a farmer saves a willow, marries its spirit, and she vanishes when the tree is cut for a bridge. The inro beautifully encapsulates themes of mono no aware (the pathos of things), the symbiosis between humanity and nature, and the intertwined material and spiritual realms, offering a profound narrative for both new and seasoned collectors.