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I found this ring in a box of my grandfather's stuff. The symbols appear to be kanji of some sort. Any ideas or input would be appreciated. Thanks

 

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although the center bit does look like 田, it's hard to say that's exactly what we're looking at. The markings on the sides don't make sense...

 

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My guess is 福安 Fukuyasu

 

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• 14 Jul 2020

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Hmm I can see it, but at that orientation, as much space is afforded the left radical as the second kanji itself, and looks more like 亻 than 礻. And the way they created 女 looks like two X's stacked on each other... Could chalk it up to limitations in the jeweler's abilities, either in the language or technical ability to recreate the characters...

 

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nice gaijin said:

although the center bit does look like 田, it's hard to say that's exactly what we're looking at. The markings on the sides don't make sense...

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I wasn't sure if it was konji or not. I had an uncle that lived in Japan for few years and my gpa travelled there a couple times as well.