Cypress Wood Shinto-Buddhist Deity Head, Kamakura Period

• Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
• Kamakura Period - The Kamakura period was a period in Japanese history that lasted from 1185 to 1333. It is named after the city of Kamakura, which served as the de facto capital of Japan during this time.
  
  The Kamakura period began with the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate by Minamoto no Yoritomo, who had defeated his rivals in a series of battles and was granted the title of shogun by the emperor. The shogunate was a military government that was based in Kamakura, and it marked a shift away from the traditional imperial system of government in Japan.
  
  During the Kamakura period, Japan experienced a period of relative stability and economic growth. The samurai, who had previously been only one part of the complex aristocratic hierarchy, became the dominant military class and the backbone of the shogunate's power. The period also saw the rise of the warrior code of bushido, which emphasized loyalty, courage, and honor.
  
  The Kamakura period also witnessed a flowering of culture and art, with the development of new forms of poetry, drama, and visual arts. The Zen sect of Buddhism also gained popularity during this period, and had a significant influence on Japanese culture and philosophy.
  
  The Kamakura period came to an end in 1333, when the Kamakura shogunate was overthrown by Emperor Go-Daigo in a period of political turmoil known as the Kemmu Restoration. Nevertheless, the period remains a significant and influential era in Japanese history and culture and continues to inspire scholars and artists today.

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