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Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art

Cilt: 15 Sayı: 2 28 Nisan 2026
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Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art

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This article aims to analyze the iconographic and symbolic dimensions of two golden belt buckles unearthed at the Eleke Sazı complex in Eastern Kazakhstan, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of the visual language of early Turkish art. Although modest in size, these artifacts encapsulate central motifs of rulership and sovereignty. The composition, featuring a Sovereign-Alp figure seated on a two-headed horse throne and holding a libation cup, is enriched with significant details such as the lotus or tricorn crown, flowing ribbons, and attendant figures making offerings. These elements embody themes of divine power, celestial legitimacy, and political authority, while also revealing the impact of Shamanistic traditions, as well as Buddhist and Manichaean influences, on Turkic visual culture. The study demonstrates that the belt buckles of Eleke Sazı are not isolated artistic products but part of a long-standing iconographic continuum within the Turkic world. Comparable motifs in Göktürk, Uyghur, Khazar, and Seljuk material culture underscore the enduring nature of visual codes associated with rulership, including the horse, crown, belt, and ritual vessel. By situating the Eleke Sazı belt buckles within this broader tradition, the article underscores their significance as artifacts that critisize both the symbolic language of sovereignty and the intercultural dynamics shaping early Turkish art. So as mentioned above, this study examines the symbolic and iconographic significance of these belt buckles within the context of Turkish art and iconography.

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Etik Beyan

During the writing process of the study “Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art” scientific rules, ethical and citation rules were followed. No falsification was made on the collected data and this study was not sent to any other academic publication medium for evaluation. Ethics Committee Permission is not required. Declaration of Conflict: There is no potential conflict of interest in the study. Funding: No funding was received from any institution or organization for this study. Statement of Use for Artificial Intelligence and Its Types: Artificial intelligence and its various types were not used in the writing of this article. Data Sharing Statement: I declare that, upon reasonable request for the purpose of verifying the findings, I can share the data of this study according to the conditions specified in the relevant section of the "ethical principles and publication policy". Note: This article is an adaptation of a paper presented at the conference entitled “Interdisciplinary Research and Preservation of Cultural Heritage: New Prospects and Challenges,” held at L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in Kazakhstan.

Teşekkür

We thank Professor Dr. Zainolla Samashev for his contributions.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Türk İslam Sanatında Güzel Sanatlar, Türk Bozkır Kültürü, Türk Kültür Tarihi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

28 Nisan 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

1 Eylül 2025

Kabul Tarihi

20 Kasım 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Oktay Çerezci, J. Ö. (2026). Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 15(2), 784-795. https://doi.org/10.33206/mjss.1775998
AMA
1.Oktay Çerezci JÖ. Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art. MJSS. 2026;15(2):784-795. doi:10.33206/mjss.1775998
Chicago
Oktay Çerezci, Jale Özlem. 2026. “Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art”. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 15 (2): 784-95. https://doi.org/10.33206/mjss.1775998.
EndNote
Oktay Çerezci JÖ (01 Nisan 2026) Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 15 2 784–795.
IEEE
[1]J. Ö. Oktay Çerezci, “Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art”, MJSS, c. 15, sy 2, ss. 784–795, Nis. 2026, doi: 10.33206/mjss.1775998.
ISNAD
Oktay Çerezci, Jale Özlem. “Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art”. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi 15/2 (01 Nisan 2026): 784-795. https://doi.org/10.33206/mjss.1775998.
JAMA
1.Oktay Çerezci JÖ. Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art. MJSS. 2026;15:784–795.
MLA
Oktay Çerezci, Jale Özlem. “Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art”. MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, c. 15, sy 2, Nisan 2026, ss. 784-95, doi:10.33206/mjss.1775998.
Vancouver
1.Jale Özlem Oktay Çerezci. Iconographic and Symbolic Evaluations of the Belt Buckle Found in Eleke Sazı, Kazakhstan, From the Point of Turkish Art. MJSS. 01 Nisan 2026;15(2):784-95. doi:10.33206/mjss.1775998

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