U+13C8E "𓲎" Egyptian Hieroglyph-# Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+13C8E "𓲎" Egyptian Hieroglyph-# is a specific glyph belonging to the Egyptian Hieroglyphs block, encoded in Unicode version 5.2 to represent a symbol from the ancient Egyptian writing system. This particular character, part of a large set of hieroglyphic signs, depicts a stylized motif whose precise phonetic or logographic value depends on its historical context and placement within Egyptian texts. As with other hieroglyphs in this block, its inclusion in Unicode enables digital representation and study of ancient Egyptian language, allowing scholars and enthusiasts to preserve, analyze, and share these symbols across modern computing platforms without specialized software. While its exact meaning may require reference to standard hieroglyphic dictionaries or databases like Gardiner's sign list, the character serves as a vital bridge between ancient cultural heritage and contemporary digital communication.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𓲎 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𓲎 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x93 0xB2 0x8E |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD80F 0xDC8E |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00013C8E |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud80f\udc8e |
Unicode Properties
Unikemet Data
| kEH_Cat |
G-12-098 |
| kEH_Core |
C |
| kEH_Desc |
The pole of a balance, with the pole resembling a seat (Q1), with a plummet resembling a heart (F34) hanging from the crossbeam (U39F), in front of a falcon (G5); on top of a standard used for carrying religious symbols, with a loop under the horizontal beam, running over the vertical pole (R12A). |
| kEH_Func |
Logogram (Throne of Horus (Edfu)) |
| kEH_FVal |
wṯs-ḥr |
| kEH_UniK |
G127E |