U+10735 "𐜵" Linear A Sign A663 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+10735 "𐜵" Linear A Sign A663 is a symbol from the undeciphered Linear A script used by the Minoan civilization on Crete during the Bronze Age, roughly between 1800 and 1450 BCE. This specific sign, cataloged as A663 by scholars, belongs to a corpus of over 1,400 known Linear A symbols typically inscribed on clay tablets, seal stones, and other administrative artifacts. While its exact phonetic value remains unknown due to the script not yet being fully deciphered, it is often recorded in contexts suggesting economic or religious significance, such as notations for commodities, offerings, or place names. The inclusion of this sign in Unicode allows for its digital representation, aiding epigraphers and linguists in studying and sharing the ancient writing system.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𐜵 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𐜵 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x90 0x9C 0xB5 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD801 0xDF35 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00010735 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud801\udf35 |
Unicode Properties