There is writing in an ancient script, Paleo-Hebrew, which was used by Jews largely for ceremonial purposes.

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The hieroglyphic qualities and broad brush strokes of two of his masterpieces, "Ancient Script Mandala" (1968) and "Frolicking Birds and Beasts in Yin Script" (1969), are clearly influenced by the more primitive scripts found in bronze castings.

WSJ: The Vision and Calligraphy of Aoyama San'u | Tokyo National Museum | Transformational Characters | By Michael Judge