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Watch how the winkelhaken is formed. The corner of the stylus creates a distinctive L-shaped or triangular impression.
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Winkelhaken
Corner impression, like an "L" or hook shape.
Historical Context
The winkelhaken (German for "angle hook") is a corner-shaped impression made by pressing the edge of the stylus into the clay. It's one of the most distinctive features of cuneiform writing and appears in many signs, including A (water) and AN (sky/god).