About the Seals Related to Ahmed Yassawi

The article describes the types, history of the study and characteristics of the seals, on which the names of eleven Ahmed’s were imprinted. The study of the mentioned seals in the XIX-XX centuries and in the beginning of the XXI century is considered. The research of mentioned seals in the XIX century is described, as wells as the seal impressions on the papers of Sh. Valikhanov dated 1856, studies of the seal by P.N.Akhmerov in 1895, the inscriptions on it and the name of the master, the time of manufacture, a sample of the wooden seal kept by the Narymbetov family in Shauldyr, metal stamps preserved by the descendants of master Abdul Aziz and eleven names of Ahmed on them. The data regarding wide popularity of eleven Akhmeds in Central Asia, Kazakhstan, the Fergana Valley and East Turkestan are given herein. Based on modern data the characteristics of copies of seal impressions, preserved types of wooden stamps, metal, called stamps of Khoja Ahmed Yassawi have been described. Article tells about the widespread use of seals in the XVIII-XIX centuries in connection with certain socio-political changes.

About the Seals Related to Ahmed Yassawi

The article describes the types, history of the study and characteristics of the seals, on which the names of eleven Ahmed’s were imprinted. The study of the mentioned seals in the XIX-XX centuries and in the beginning of the XXI century is considered. The research of mentioned seals in the XIX century is described, as wells as the seal impressions on the papers of Sh. Valikhanov dated 1856, studies of the seal by P.N.Akhmerov in 1895, the inscriptions on it and the name of the master, the time of manufacture, a sample of the wooden seal kept by the Narymbetov family in Shauldyr, metal stamps preserved by the descendants of master Abdul Aziz and eleven names of Ahmed on them. The data regarding wide popularity of eleven Akhmeds in Central Asia, Kazakhstan, the Fergana Valley and East Turkestan are given herein. Based on modern data the characteristics of copies of seal impressions, preserved types of wooden stamps, metal, called stamps of Khoja Ahmed Yassawi have been described. Article tells about the widespread use of seals in the XVIII-XIX centuries in connection with certain socio-political changes.

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