𓀂

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𓀂 U+13002, 𓀂
EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPH A003
𓀁
[U+13001]
Egyptian Hieroglyphs 𓀃
[U+13003]

Egyptian[edit]

Glyph origin[edit]

Representing a man sitting on his heel. This and other glyphs depicting men conventionally color the skin red; the hair is typically black, and the clothing white (sometimes with black outlines or details).

Symbol[edit]

A3
  1. Determinative in ḥmsj (to sit).

Usage notes[edit]

In hieratic script, this glyph is replaced by 𓀔 (
A17
) or 𓀕 (
A17A
), or in one instance even 𓁓 (
B4
).

References[edit]

  • Gardiner, Alan (1957) Egyptian Grammar: Being an Introduction to the Study of Hieroglyphs, third edition, Oxford: Griffith Institute, →ISBN, page 442