# Some seal graphs are writing and the rest are decoration; a graph counts as a sign when it is also attested on clay.

> Still possible: Some seal graphs are writing and the rest are decoration; a graph counts as a sign when it is also attested on clay.

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# Some seal graphs are writing and the rest are decoration; a graph counts as a sign when it is also attested on clay.

Some seal graphs are writing and the rest are decoration; a graph counts as a sign when it is also attested on clay.

**Still possible** Answers **1** question0

## Where it stands

**Still possible** None pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

## What it predicts

- Graphs found only on seals behave statistically unlike signs in position and combination.

## What would rule it out

- A seal-only graph is shown to alternate with a recognised sign inside the same sign group.
- A graph CHIC excluded is found on clay in a sign group.

## Evidence none for · 1 against

[The clay-attestation rule excludes by construction any sign used only on seals, and has been rejected by Jasink…](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/cretan-hieroglyphic/evidence/EVD0DEEB8AP5TPT/the-clay-attestation-rule-excludes-by-construction-any-sign)

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## The questions it answers

[Which marks on the hieroglyphic seals are writing, and which are ornament?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/cretan-hieroglyphic/questions/QST0DEDWSVXAX3N/which-marks-on-the-hieroglyphic-seals-are-writing-and-which)

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