U+1228E "𒊎" Cuneiform Sign Pirig Opposing Pirig Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

𒊎
Source: Noto Sans Cuneiform Source: Browser Default

U+1228E "𒊎" Cuneiform Sign Pirig Opposing Pirig is an ancient Sumerian logogram from the cuneiform script, representing the specific glyptic motif of two "pirig" figures, which likely denote lions or mythological hybrid beasts, placed in opposition to each other. This sign belongs to the Early Dynastic period of Mesopotamian writing and is often found in administrative, dedicatory, or protective contexts, symbolizing duality, conflict, or balanced forces. Its encoding in the Unicode Standard under the Cuneiform block ensures preservation and digital study of this rare and visually distinctive character, which reflects the symbolic artistry of early writing systems.

General Properties

Code Point
U+1228E
Name
Cuneiform Sign Pirig Opposing Pirig

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
𒊎
HTML Hex Encoding
𒊎
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x92 0x8A 0x8E
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD808 0xDE8E
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0001228E
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud808\ude8e