Unusual Shaped Gold Stamped Ingot Currency, Feudal Japan/Chinese Sycee?

[Kaitlin D]

Greetings all, I have an unusual half ring shaped gold ingot w/ flattened stamped ends. It was in a plastic cover labeled "Feudal Japan Circa 1820 Akita Province Very Rare" but I'm not sure I trust it. Now I'm at a loss. Any idea what this or where the marks are from?

Measurements: 23.2mm x 17mm or 7/8" x 5/8", 6 grams.

Thanks,
K

[Kaitlin D]

Greetings all, I have an unusual half ring shaped gold ingot w/ flattened stamped ends. It was in a plastic cover labeled "Feudal Japan Circa 1820 Akita Province Very Rare" but I'm not sure I trust it. Now I'm at a loss. Any idea what this or where the marks are from?

Measurements: 23.2mm x 17mm or 7/8" x 5/8", 6 grams.

Thanks,
K

Here are the photos.

[Enodia]

it looks like a jar handle.

~ Peter

[Kaitlin D]

Thank you for the input, Peter:)