The characters are formed with mostly curves in a somewhat complex style. They represent syllables. Some of the characters are adapted from a conquered culture's writing system.
- Characters:
mountain
hunter
jar
vine
fish
standing man
arrow
foot
sickle/scythe
cat head
spade/shovel
chisel
flower
human mouth
ox head
rain(drop)
edible plant
spider
fang
stringed instrument
hand
sitting woman
distaff
tree stump
arm
moon
altar
owl
claw
falcon/bird of prey
throwing stick/boomerang