Amphora emoji meaning
People use it to represent ancient Greece or Rome, museums, archaeology, or the Aquarius zodiac sign. It shows up in posts about history, travel photos of ruins, or mythology references, like 'Visited the museum today ๐บ' or 'Aquarius season is here ๐บ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐บ is amphora. It belongs to the food & drink group and the dishware subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as aquarius, cooking, drink, jug, tool, weapon, zodiac.
It was added in Emoji 1, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐บ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type amphora.
- Tap ๐บ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐บ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "amphora". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐บ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐บ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "amphora" and click ๐บ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐บ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "amphora" and double-click ๐บ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐บ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐บ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐บ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🏺 |
| HTML hex | 🏺 |
CSS content | "\1F3FA" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F3FA}" |
| Python | "\U0001F3FA" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%8F%BA |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :amphora: |
Because ๐บ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the amphora emoji mean? +
๐บ shows an amphora, a two-handled clay jar used in ancient times for storing wine, oil, or water, often used to reference ancient history, archaeology, or Greek mythology. Its official Unicode name is "amphora".
What does the amphora emoji represent in astrology? +
It is used as a symbol for the Aquarius zodiac sign, since the jar relates to the water-bearer imagery of that sign.
Is the amphora emoji used for wine or cooking? +
Sometimes, since amphorae were historically used to store wine, oil, and other liquids, but it is more commonly linked to ancient history or archaeology than modern cooking.
How do I get the amphora emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "amphora". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐บ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐บ? +
The amphora emoji is U+1F3FA. In HTML use 🏺.
Why does ๐บ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐บ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.