Interesting Ring......Need Help

[RickyP]

Found a ring this weekend that I need some help identifying. Its made of copper and has some writing on the top of it that appears to be Chinese. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and thanks for looking.

 

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[Kevo_DFX]

I think your ring is in Japanese Kanji, not Chinese.

I think the last two symbols on your ring may be this:

http://www.whiteknightlogic.net/kanjidb/kanji_pages/kb9a5.php

But the fourth one looks way off. I am certain about the third character, which taken by itself means "woman or girl"

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Kevo! look at you deciphering Japanese! sweet!

 

[PBK]

Originally marketed as a "Chinese Good Luck" ring in Johnson Smith & Co. novelty catalogs of the 1920's, it was later produced in a sterling silver version as a premium of Target Comics in the 1940's. The characters reportedly represent health, happiness, wealth, and long life.

 

[Juanmoretime]

There you go Ricky...everything you ever wanted to know about that ring. Now that you know what it is, the next time we are detecting I want to see that on your finger and hope it brings good luck! Good find!!

Steve

 

[baspinall]

Yes I'm pretty sure it is Japanese. My father wore the same brass ring that he got serving in WWII. He spent most of his time in Burma. I'll get a pic.

Brian

 

[dozer dan]

translation: "if you can read this, thank a Chinese teacher!"

 

[baspinall]

Here is a pic of the one my Father wore.

Brian

 

[crazyjarhead]

Japanese Kanji

 

[relichunters]

Great ring, good find

 

[Juanmoretime]

Dozer Dan,
Love your comment !!!! Lol !

 

[RickyP]

Thanks guys. PBK, you sure know some stuff, I guess thats why your the "MODERATOR". Almost sounds like the name of a old western movie.

Thanks for the pic's MonDak and Brian. Wish mine was in as good a shape as your's.

Steve, if its a good luck ring, I need to be wearing it.

Ya'll have a good day


Ricky P