Japanese metalware-translation ?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by bosko69, Aug 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM.

  1. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Can someone help translate the characters on this Japanese box ?
    This is a set of Japanese metal tea saucers/coasters (chataku)- believe they're copper, but they could be plated cast iron (heavy).
    The box is 5 1/4" square, the chataku are 4 1/4" across.Logo on reverse is a simple 'A.H.' in a diamond.
    Thank Y'alll !

    Saucer1 JPG.jpg Saucer2 JPG.jpg Saucer3 JPG.jpg Saucer4 JPG.jpg
     
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Forget your photograph, @bosko69?

    Debora
     
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  3. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Is it showing up now ?
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    They are.

    Debora
     
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  5. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    銅製
    茶托
    Copper
    Teacup Saucer
     
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  6. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Awesome-thanks ! Can you by any chance translate the interior symbols ?

    BOX INT.jpg
     
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Here's what Google Translate has to say:

    Unknown.jpeg

    Debora
     
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  8. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    I had tried that one as well, using a flipped version of your full image of the box, and it gave the translation:
    National color after the feudal era
    Hori Island

    As I assumed this was incorrect, I didn't add that translation in my first reply :D

    When I read your additional post, I tried it again with the new oic, and got the same translation as Debora.
    But now I tried it again, and google gave me:
    Electric vaporization after trial
    :confused:
    Followed again by Hori Island

    And AI says:
    • The script indicates Echigo no Kuni (越後国), a historical province, alongside the city Tsubame (燕), renowned for traditional metalworking.
    • The signature Hori (保里) is likely the artisan's name or workshop mark.
     
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  9. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Debora and Marote- Thanks a mil, it really helps to be savvy when tackling Asian translations.
     
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  10. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    This item has the same mark and Google Translate gives this description which includes the name of the marker in English:

    https://jp.mercari.com/item/m16478604383

    "This is a superbly crafted vintage cocktail shaker featuring an "A.H inside a diamond" hallmark on the bottom. It appears to be a product of Araki Kinzoku Kogyo (AH mark), a long-established Japanese manufacturer that once retailed high-end silverware at major department stores."

    Debora
     
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