Linear B Ideogram Vessel B200 Character
๐ is the Linear B ideogram VESSEL B200, encoded at U+100DF.
U+100DF
๐ is a character from the Linear B writing system. Its official Unicode designation is LINEAR B IDEOGRAM VESSEL B200. Use it when you need a precise, encoded glyph for epigraphic or research-related text.
Linear B Ideogram Vessel B200 Character Meaning
๐ (Unicode U+100DF) is named LINEAR B IDEOGRAM VESSEL B200. Linear B ideograms are logographic signs used to represent categories of objects in Mycenaean Greek administrative and record contexts. This particular sign is categorized as an ideogram for a vessel (B200 series). In practice, the symbol is most useful for accurately reproducing or labeling Linear B materialโsuch as transcription, cataloging, and educational examplesโwhere fidelity to the specific Unicode character matters. If your font or platform lacks Linear B support, the character may not display correctly even though it is valid Unicode.
Common uses
- โขAcademic notes or captions when referring to Linear B vessel ideograms
- โขDigitizing or proofreading transcriptions of Linear B sign lists
- โขBuilding labeled datasets for epigraphy or digital humanities resources
- โขCreating educational materials that require the exact Unicode character
- โขUI text, posts, or metadata fields that must include Linear B ideogram glyphs
Examples
๐ Linear B Ideogram Vessel B200
- ๐Linear B vessel sign: ๐
- ๐Sign entry (B200): ๐
- ๐Use the ideogram vessel category: ๐
- ๐Unicode character reference for ๐ (U+100DF)
- ๐Catalog item includes ๐ in the sign description
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+100DF | |
| HTML Entity | 𐃟 | |
| HTML Code | 𐃟 | |
| CSS | \100DF |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ๐?
๐ is U+100DF.
How do I type or insert this character in code?
In JavaScript you can use \\u{100DF}. In CSS you can use \\100DF. The HTML entity is 𐃟.
Why doesnโt ๐ always display on my device?
Some fonts and systems donโt include Linear B glyph support. The character is valid Unicode, but your installed font may not render it.
What does the name LINEAR B IDEOGRAM VESSEL B200 indicate?
It identifies the character as a Linear B ideogram for a vessel, specifically in the B200 designation group.