U+13F8D "" Egyptian Hieroglyph-# Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+13F8D "" Egyptian Hieroglyph-# is a specific glyph from the Egyptian Hieroglyphs block, encoded in Unicode version 12.0, and it represents a stylized horizontal line with short vertical strokes or notches, often used as a numeric or counting symbol in ancient Egyptian writing. This particular sign, cataloged in the Gardiner sign list as part of the strokes group, typically denotes a fractional value or a unit in numerical contexts, such as for measuring grain or other commodities. Its inclusion in Unicode allows modern digital text to preserve and display this ancient script, enabling scholars and enthusiasts to accurately represent Egyptian numerals in electronic documents. The character illustrates how digital standards help bridge the gap between ancient civilizations and contemporary technology, ensuring that such historical symbols remain accessible for study and cultural heritage.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𓾍 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𓾍 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x93 0xBE 0x8D |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD80F 0xDF8D |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00013F8D |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud80f\udf8d |
Unicode Properties
Unikemet Data
| kEH_Cat |
O-07-012 |
| kEH_Core |
C |
| kEH_Desc |
A shrine with vertical sides and a flat roof, without internal detail, with an uraeus at the front tip of the roof. |
| kEH_Func |
Logogram (chapel) |
| kEH_FVal |
kꜣr |
| kEH_UniK |
HJ O018D |
| kEH_JSesh |
O18D |
| kEH_HG |
O18D |