funeral urn
Unicode: 26B1 FE0F
Description
A circular symbol resembling a simplified, stylized version of the alchemical symbol for gold or the sun.
Group:
Objects > other-object
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral; primarily informational or symbolic. May evoke a sense of ancient knowledge, mysticism, or transformation due to its alchemical association.
Backstory
The '26B1' codepoint represents 'Alchemical Symbol For Gold' within the Unicode standard. The 'FE0F' is a 'Variation Selector' which indicates that the character should be displayed as an emoji, giving it a more colorful, stylized appearance rather than a plain text character. It was introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010.
Usage Examples
- In discussions about history or alchemy: 'The philosopher's stone was believed to transmute lead into 🚱.'
- Symbolically in fantasy or gaming contexts: 'Quest for the ancient 🚱 artifact.'
- As a decorative element: 'A design inspired by ancient symbols 🚱.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often recognized as the alchemical symbol for gold, the sun, or perfection. Less commonly understood in mainstream digital communication.
East Asian culture:
May not have a specific, widely recognized meaning outside of specialized contexts (e.g., alchemy, fantasy themes).