Very rare and very exclusive wooden statue of Bodhisattva on base, dated 1220. Jokyu period (承久) (1219-1222) A very early part of Kamakura period (1185-1333). A bodhisattva is a Buddhist who is on their way to become a Buddha. They have attained a certain level of enlightenment, but decide not to enter Nirvana so that they can continue helping living beings in the world. The Jōkyū period is a very early period in Kamakura period known for the Jōkyū war. Good condition considering age and period. See photos. Jōkyū (承久), also called Shōkyū, was a Japanese era name (年号) after Kempō and before Jōō. This period spanned the years from April 1219 through April 1222. It was a period with many disturbances. Buddha statues of this specific period are extremely rare! February 12, 1219: Shōgun Sanetomo was assassinated on the steps of Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū in Kamakura. 1220: The emperor visited the Iwashimizu Shrine and the Kamo Shrines. The same year this statue was made. May 13, 1221: the emperor abdicated, succession was received by his eldest son who was only 4 years old. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Chūkyō is said to have acceded to the throne. The reign of Emperor Chūkyō spans only a small number of months. July 29, 1221: Emperor Chūkyō abruptly abdicated without designating an heir; succession was received by a grandson of former Emperor Go-Toba. 1221: The famous Jōkyū War was an armed attempt by Emperor Go-Toba and his supporters, trying unsuccessfully to take power from the Kamakura bakufu. January 14, 1222: Emperor Go-Horikawa acceded to the throne. Height approximately 43 cm Width approximately 23 cm Depth approximately 21 cm Weight 3.605 gram This object will be sent with registered shipping.