A massive, cotton koinobori (carp windsock banner), with Kintaro (often translated as "Golden Boy",) who is a young hero from Japanese folklore
Touches of gold detail in the scales.
From the early to mid Showa era
Approximately 488cm (16 feet) long 
Some stains due to age but in very good condition, see photos below. A hard to find, vintage item
Would make a fabulous display item
Made in Japan

Condition: 
Very good some marks and no bamboo ring in mouth, which holds it open when hanging as a windsock banner outside but not wanted if hanging it as a display indoors. A metal coathanger could be used to make a new ring if wished.

Measurements:
Approximately 488cm (16 feet) long. Photo 2, below, shows a woman standing at the tail end and photo 3 shows her standing at the side of it, to give you a rough size reference
 
 
 
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xi92/11/09