U+1064E "𐙎" Linear A Sign Ab131B Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1064E "𐙎" Linear A Sign Ab131B is a specific symbol from the Linear A script, a writing system used by the Minoan civilization of Crete during the Bronze Age, roughly between 1800 and 1450 BCE. This particular sign is categorized as a syllabic or ideographic glyph, though the exact phonetic value or meaning of Linear A remains largely undeciphered because it does not correspond to a known language. The "Ab131B" designation refers to a cataloging system used by scholars, where "A" indicates the script type, "b" suggests a variant or subgroup, and the number helps identify the sign within the broader corpus of Linear A inscriptions. Found primarily on clay tablets, seals, and religious objects at sites like Knossos and Phaistos, these characters were likely used for administrative and accounting purposes, and their study provides vital insight into Minoan economy, society, and early Aegean writing traditions. Despite being readable in terms of its visual form, the lack of a bilingual R
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𐙎 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𐙎 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x90 0x99 0x8E |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD801 0xDE4E |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001064E |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud801\ude4e |
Unicode Properties