This is a Japanese Carp-6 Foot fabric streamer. This is typically used in Japan to celebrate Children’s Day in May. Although it is old, it is quite beautiful. It looks like there are no stains. It has a wired mouth opening and strings to display the streamer to show its beauty. It has a red base with pink and some gold scales. As stated it has metal fittings at the head. It has been packed away and was used in a classroom while teaching a unit on Japan. It is beautiful and would make a great decoration.