Check on my translation attempt, please.

[John C]

This is scratched in a commemorative paperweight. I'm pretty confident of the second kanji as 田 "ta", which is clearer in person, however the first kanji is only a guess 塩 (salt; sodium cloride).

Seems odd for a name. Any guesses would be much appreciated.

 

John C.

[John C]

Oops. Just realized I put this in the wrong forum. Could this be moved please?

 

John C.

@Scogg

[nulldevice]

嶋田 - Shimada? 

 

Its an alternate spelling of Shimada but IDK if that's it.

[xiayang]

塩田 (Shioda) is a valid Japanese last name.

 

https://myoji-yurai.net/searchResult.htm?myojiKanji=塩田

 

[John C]

Thank you, Jan. I forgot the alternate pronunciation of ta as da. 

Much appreciated Chandler and Jan - and Sam for moving the thread.

 

John C.

[Bugyotsuji]

Both Shioda and Shiota are common readings of this family name 塩田. I have a friend who says ‘Shiota’.