U+1240A "𒐊" Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Dish Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1240A "𒐊" Cuneiform Numeric Sign Five Dish is a specific numeral from the ancient cuneiform script, representing the number five in the context of the Sumerian and Akkadian civilizations that used wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets. This character is part of the Cuneiform Numbers and Punctuation block, which encodes the various numerical and accounting symbols that were essential for administrative, commercial, and mathematical records in Mesopotamia. The term "Dish" refers to a particular stylistic variant or combination of wedge impressions used to denote this quantity, distinguishing it from other cuneiform number signs. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard allows for the digital representation and study of ancient writing systems, preserving the legacy of early human computation and record keeping.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𒐊 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𒐊 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x92 0x90 0x8A |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD809 0xDC0A |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001240A |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud809\udc0a |
Unicode Properties