This item came from an old house. It's a "Kijiuma," a local folk toy unique to the Hitoyoshi and Kuma regions of Kumamoto Prefecture. It has been cherished since ancient times as a lucky charm to pray for the healthy growth of children. Legend has it that it was first made by the Heike clan's refugees, reminiscing about their glamorous life in the capital. It has a wooden body with wheels made from sliced pine logs, and is characterized by the vibrant red and yellow patterns on the body. The character "大" (dai, meaning "big") is painted on the head, said to have been carved by the Heike refugees while thinking of the Daimonji fire of Kyoto. It's a large toy that boys would pull or ride on slopes to play with. It seems that only smaller ones are made now. Total length: 57 cm Width: 27 cm Height: 24 cm Approximate size. There is a small paint chip on the left side of the head when the string is lifted. It is in a position that is not visible when the string is lowered. If you have any other concerns, I will add more images. Please understand that this is a used item and purchase it after carefully viewing the images.