U+12043 "𒁃" Cuneiform Sign Bahar2 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+12043 "𒁃" Cuneiform Sign Bahar2 is a graphical representation from the ancient Mesopotamian writing system of cuneiform, specifically used in the Sumerian and Akkadian languages to denote a particular syllabic value or logogram, often associated with the word "bahar" meaning potter or a type of vessel. This sign belongs to the Cuneiform script block within Unicode, which preserves the wedge shaped impressions that were pressed into clay tablets over four thousand years ago, and its inclusion in digital encoding allows for scholarly documentation, text analysis, and historical research of early written records. As part of the standardized repertoire of cuneiform signs, it helps linguists and historians accurately transcribe and study the complex economic, administrative, and literary texts that form the foundation of early civilization.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𒁃 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𒁃 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x92 0x81 0x83 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD808 0xDC43 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00012043 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud808\udc43 |
Unicode Properties