Cuneiform Sign Dish Character
𒁹 is the cuneiform sign DISH (U+12079) used to represent a specific wedge-script character in digital text.
U+12079
𒁹 is a cuneiform character with the Unicode code point U+12079. If you need to copy it for reference, design, or plain text, this page includes reliable escape formats.
Cuneiform Sign Dish Character Meaning
𒁹 is Unicode character named “CUNEIFORM SIGN DISH” (U+12079). As a cuneiform sign, it belongs to the Cuneiform script category and is used as a discrete character in wedge-script text. In practice, its “meaning” is primarily the identity of the sign itself (the DISH sign), rather than a universally fixed modern word-for-word translation. When writing scholarly text, cataloguing inscriptions, or working with Unicode cuneiform fonts, the main goal is to use the correct character so it matches the source materials and encoding.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste of the DISH sign in Unicode cuneiform transcription documents
- •Typography and layout in projects that include cuneiform text (posters, cards, education materials)
- •Developer use in strings, templates, or data that must include U+12079 accurately
- •Digital humanities workflows for encoding and searching specific cuneiform characters
- •Social media or presentations when sharing references to cuneiform sign lists
Examples
𒁹 Cuneiform sign dish
- 𒁹U+12079: 𒁹
- 𒁹Unicode cuneiform DISH sign: 𒁹
- 𒁹Character name: CUNEIFORM SIGN DISH (𒁹)
- 𒁹Insert sign 𒁹 into the transcription field
- 𒁹Copy this character: 𒁹
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+12079 | |
| HTML Entity | 𒁹 | |
| HTML Code | 𒁹 | |
| CSS | \12079 |
FAQ
What does the Cuneiform Sign Dish character mean?
𒁹 is Unicode character named “CUNEIFORM SIGN DISH” (U+12079). As a cuneiform sign, it belongs to the Cuneiform script category and is used as a discrete character in wedge-script text. In practice, its “meaning” is primarily the identity of the sign itself (the DISH sign), rather than a universally fixed modern word-for-word translation. When writing scholarly text, cataloguing inscriptions, or working with Unicode cuneiform fonts, the main goal is to use the correct character so it matches the source materials and encoding.
What Unicode character is 𒁹?
𒁹 is the Unicode character named “CUNEIFORM SIGN DISH” with code point U+12079.
How do I copy 𒁹 into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: 𒁹
How do I use 𒁹 in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\12079. JavaScript escape: \\u{12079}.
Why might 𒁹 not display correctly on my device?
You may need a font that supports the Cuneiform block; otherwise the character can appear as a missing glyph.