U+18CA2 "𘲢" Khitan Small Script Character-# Unicode Character

U+18CA2 "𘲢" Khitan Small Script Character-# is a specific glyph from the Khitan small script, a complex writing system historically used to record the Khitan language spoken by the Khitan people of the Liao Dynasty (907–1125 CE) in northern China. This script, which remains only partially deciphered, consists of hundreds of distinct characters that function as syllabic or phonetic signs. As part of the Unicode standard's Supplementary Multilingual Plane, character U+18CA2 was encoded to support digital preservation and scholarly study of this extinct script, providing a precise reference for researchers analyzing historical inscriptions and manuscripts. Its inclusion allows for accurate electronic representation of these ancient texts, facilitating comparative linguistic and historical research into the Khitan language and its relationship to other Northeast Asian writing systems.