In Japanese mythology what is the symbolism of a small boy in possession of a horse sliding on the back of a giant carp

I have a netsuke of a boy on the back of a carp, holding a scroll. He is a God? I guess its something to do with wisdom. Thanks in advance.

The Children's Day in Japan using a symbol like this: Here is a quotation from the source as explaining that "Ningyo Gogatsu (5th Month Dolls) are displayed in houses and shop windows with the images of Kintarou, usually on a large horse carp, and the traditional Japanese Samurai helmet, a KABUTO. Kintarou and KABUTO are both symbols of a boy strong and healthy. Kintarou (金太郎) Child is the name of a hero of the Heian period, known for its strength, as a child. It is said that Kintarou mounted on a bear, instead of a horse, and played with animals in the mountains when he was a boy. "

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