Vintage Japanese Kintaro Doll Ceramic Hand Painted Strong & Brave 8"H Tsutsugaki When filled with a dough

When filled with a dough consisting of soy flour and sugar it makes a lovely cake

This is an antique Japanese porcelain bowl

it still remains in fine condition

This ink line can now be used to guide cuts

One of the metal wire handles is missing

Vintage Japanese Kintaro Doll Ceramic Hand Painted Strong & Brave 8"H Tsutsugaki When filled with a doughA character from ancient Japanese legend, Kintaro 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.