IMAI ŌSHIN 今井応心 (1874/5–1951)A burlwood scepter Japan, Taisho (1912–1926) or Showa era (1926–1989), first half of the 20th century|A scepter formed from a twisted stem of natural burlwood, minimally carved to improve the surface texture and overall form, giving it the appearance of a dragon ascending through clouds, signed toward one end Ōshin tō 応心刀 (Carved by Ōshin)With a wood tomobako storage box inscribed outside Tennenmoku nyoi mei Unryū Ōshin saku 天然木如意　銘雲龍　応心作 (Scepter made from natural wood, named "Dragon in Clouds," made by Ōshin) 18 1/2in (47cm) long