U+100AB "𐂫" Linear B Ideogram B163 Armour Unicode Character

U+100AB "𐂫" Linear B Ideogram B163 Armour is a symbol from the Linear B script, which was used in Mycenaean Greece around 1450 to 1200 BCE for administrative record keeping on clay tablets. This specific ideogram represents the concept of armour, likely denoting protective gear such as a cuirass or body armor in inventory lists. Its inclusion in Unicode preserves this ancient logogram for digital use, allowing scholars to accurately transcribe and study the economic and military records of the Mycenaean civilization. Part of the Linear B Ideograms block, it reflects the script's practical function in detailing resources, including chariots, weapons, and personnel.