Linear B Ideogram Vessel B214 Character
π is the Unicode character for βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM VESSEL B214β.
U+100ED
π (Linear B Ideogram Vessel B214) is a Unicode character from the Linear B writing system. Itβs used when you need an exact textual representation of this specific ideogram, such as in academic or archival contexts.
Linear B Ideogram Vessel B214 Character Meaning
π is named βLINEAR B IDEOGRAM VESSEL B214β in Unicode (code point U+100ED). It belongs to the Linear B category, which is an ancient script used to write Mycenaean Greek. As a named ideogram, βVessel B214β indicates a specific type of vessel in the ideogram inventory referenced by its B-number. In practical terms, the symbolβs βmeaningβ is tied to that cataloged designation rather than to a modern everyday object name. When using it in digital text, the goal is typically accurate transcription, indexing, or illustration of scholarly material.
Common uses
- β’Academic transcription of Linear B texts and listings of ideograms
- β’Creating labeled diagrams or charts of vessel ideograms by inventory number
- β’Digital humanities notes, catalog entries, or metadata tagging
- β’Typography and font testing for Unicode characters from Linear B
- β’Adding accurate symbols to educational materials about ancient scripts
Examples
π Linear B Ideogram Vessel B214
- πUnicode U+100ED: π
- πLinear B ideogram vessel (B214): π
- πCatalog ID B214 corresponds to π
- πIn this table, the vessel ideogram is shown as π
- πUse π when transcribing the B214 vessel sign
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+100ED | |
| HTML Entity | 𐃭 | |
| HTML Code | 𐃭 | |
| CSS | \100ED | |
| Decimal | 65773 |
How to type Linear B Ideogram Vessel B214 Character (π)
On Windows
In Word, type 100ED then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 100ed, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy π with the button above and paste it wherever you need it β this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for π?
π is U+100ED (HTML entity: 𐃭).
How can I copy π into a web page?
You can paste the character directly (π) or use its HTML entity: 𐃭.
What does βVessel B214β refer to?
Itβs the Unicode nameβs catalog designation for a specific Linear B vessel ideogram, identified as B214 in the ideogram inventory.
Which category does this symbol belong to?
It belongs to the βLinear Bβ category.