Decomposition of the "gallows" characters

[Anton]

The p and f  hooks are an interesting issue indeed. I have long been wondering whether they are a simple embellishment or not. Some gallows are clearly with hooks, and some are clearly without. But there are gallows for which it is not clear whether a hook is there or not. Consider, for example, f5v, second line, last vord. The p here has an arc of a large radius which may be an imperfect horizontal line or an imperfect hook. This degree of uncertainty is against the hook as a meaninful element. But examples such as noted by Wladimir are in favour thereof.