9” long tin litho toy with built-in key comes in box with nicely illustrated lid. Japan. 1950s. Box has scattered edge wear but remains tight and Fine. Toy depicts clothed monkey riding on top of a whale and holding a fishing rod, attached to the front of the whale are a pair of colorful fish with separate fins. Whale is depicted with open mouth showing jagged teeth, on top of whale in front of monkey is fishing net. Toy works and moves back and forth as if monkey is in a struggle to reel in the fish who rapidly move their fins. Scattered tiny paint nicks. VF. Neat design/action.