U+1405E "" Egyptian Hieroglyph-# Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1405E "" Egyptian Hieroglyph-# is a rare and specialized glyph from the Egyptian Hieroglyph block, which encodes signs from the ancient Egyptian writing system used primarily for religious texts, monumental inscriptions, and administrative records. This particular character, formally categorized as "Egyptian Hieroglyph-#" in Unicode, represents a specific sign whose exact meaning and phonetic value depend on its context within the hieroglyphic script, often corresponding to an object, concept, or sound in the classical Egyptian language. Its inclusion in Unicode allows for digital representation and study of ancient texts, aiding scholars and linguists in preserving and analyzing one of humanity's earliest written languages. While the character may appear visually complex, with distinct lines and shapes characteristic of hieroglyphic art, it is a vital part of the standard's effort to comprehensively document historical scripts for modern computing.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𔁞 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𔁞 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x94 0x81 0x9E |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD810 0xDC5E |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001405E |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud810\udc5e |
Unicode Properties
Unikemet Data
| kEH_Cat |
P-03-063 |
| kEH_Core |
C |
| kEH_Desc |
A boat/ship, resembling a crescent moon, on top of a rectangle of water, with a feather (H6) inside the boat/ship, with an oar/rudder at the back. |
| kEH_Func |
Logogram (protection) |
| kEH_FVal |
gs-dp.t |
| kEH_UniK |
HJ P056 |
| kEH_JSesh |
P56 |
| kEH_HG |
P56 |
| kEH_IFAO |
330,3 |