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N.º 82611169
Estatua de madera del Bodhisatta - Madera - Japón - 1220 (Jōkyū 2) 承久庚辰年 - Período Kamakura
N.º 82611169
Estatua de madera del Bodhisatta - Madera - Japón - 1220 (Jōkyū 2) 承久庚辰年 - Período Kamakura
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.
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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.
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