Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. information form components
7. [script and type forms]
8. scripts (writing)
9. [scripts by form]
10. Chinese scripts
11. clerical script

Anotations

Scope note:

Early form of the Chinese clerical script that still retains many features of the seal script; was used primarily for writing office documents and for correspondence on daily matters. Examples are found among brushed writings on bamboo and wooden slips and silk manuscripts.