Vintage Japanese Kintaro Doll Ceramic Hand Painted Strong & Brave 8"H

A character from ancient Japanese legend, Kintaro 金太郎 catching the Giant Carp became a symbol of strength and bravery. To this day such dolls / sculptures are placed out on Boys Day to welcome in good favor for a strong and healthy son. This is a hand painted cast mold of the superhuman "Golden Boy" holding his gleaming catch.