i bought this in Sofia (bg)

the pix dont show it very well. its finely carved out of wood and looks firey and mischievous

it might be some buddha type thing

the image is a like a bearded chinese -ish head in a robe, between his arms is an antlered deer sucking on a branch, and a little bald man/monk/goblin, i think hes holding a crown or a nut in the middle . to the northeast, above the little man, lies a bat

Uranium

United States1077 Posts

August 11 2011 19:06 GMT

I came into this thread expecting something about Diablo II...

FFGenerations

7088 Posts

August 11 2011 19:18 GMT

As I wear the unidentified object a pale red glow envelops my body. I feel somewhat stronger.

MyLastSerenade

Germany710 Posts

August 11 2011 19:21 GMT

what does he hold in his hand and is the animal a giraffe?

FFGenerations

7088 Posts

August 11 2011 19:28 GMT

between his arms is an antlered deer sucking on a branch, and a little bald man/monk/goblin, i think hes holding a crown or a nut in the middle

Talin

Montenegro10532 Posts

August 11 2011 19:47 GMT

Keep it secret. Keep it safe.

Deleted User 3420

24492 Posts

August 11 2011 20:12 GMT

It's really cool whatever it is bro. It definitely isn't buddha, the dude has a fu manchu

is that one dude rubbing the deer's butt?

Deleted User 3420

24492 Posts

August 11 2011 20:14 GMT

what is the thing on the top right side?

im very curious about this now lol

im also curious about the design in the man's forehead

Cambium

United States16368 Posts

August 11 2011 20:14 GMT

Looks like "Shou Xing" (longevity God) from the Chinese Fu-Lu-Shou trio.

He's holding a peach.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shou_Xing

Deleted User 3420

24492 Posts

August 11 2011 20:17 GMT

#10

On August 12 2011 05:14 Cambium wrote:
Looks like "Shou Xing" (longevity God) from the Chinese Fu-Lu-Shou trio.

He's holding a peach.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shou_Xing

awesome, nice job!

here seems to be a page that could explain some of the other things you see:

http://primaltrek.com/impliedmeaning.html

Deleted User 3420

24492 Posts

August 11 2011 20:20 GMT

#11

oh maybe that's supposed to be a unicorn and not a deer?

Deleted User 3420

24492 Posts

August 11 2011 20:24 GMT

#12

after some research I have concluded that this is at least a rare, and may be a unique. you should take it to deckard cain immediately.

Gatsbi

United States1134 Posts

August 11 2011 20:29 GMT

#13

Why is this not a diablo 2 thread.. WTF

FFGenerations

7088 Posts

August 11 2011 22:08 GMT

#14

On August 12 2011 05:14 Cambium wrote:
Looks like "Shou Xing" (longevity God) from the Chinese Fu-Lu-Shou trio.

He's holding a peach.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shou_Xing

omg thanks well done!!

if you google for more pix , the red wood is sandlewood and you can see him with a deer, the peach, and even the little man!!

FFGenerations

7088 Posts

August 11 2011 22:11 GMT

#15

the bat - a visual pun for "good fortune" or happiness
the deer - The Chinese believe the deer lives to a very great age and, as a result, has become a symbol for long life
the man - As his name implies, Shou symbolizes a long life.

woooot

FFGenerations

7088 Posts

August 11 2011 22:28 GMT

#16

wondering who the little man is still tho, i saw him in another pic

i think he must be:

These twin laughing immortals are known as the Gods of Peace and Harmony, the Gods of Unity and Harmony, Hehe erxian (和合二仙), the Laughing Twins and the Gods of Mirth.
One twin is named Shi De (拾得) who usually holds a lotus. The other twin is Han Shan (寒山) who may hold a round box, ruyi sceptre, gourd, coin, persimmon, etc.
They represent harmony and mirth and bestow blessings on marriages.

that would explain the plant he is holding and the deer is eating

Cambium

United States16368 Posts

August 11 2011 22:35 GMT

#17

That's not a little man, that's a male child.

It's a symbol of luck/happiness because everyone wants a male son.

The deer symbolizes "wealth" because they sound the same.

The peach symbolizes longevity because, in the legends, there is a type of sacred peach that grants additional years of life.

So you have Fu-Lu-Shou all in one amulet.

This amulet could also be Japanese, "Fukurojuku" is the name.

And yes, I'm fucking awesome, now go lift some iron.

Z3kk

4099 Posts

August 11 2011 22:38 GMT

#18

Whoa that was a nice find :O

Gnial

Canada907 Posts

August 13 2011 04:44 GMT

#19

On August 12 2011 07:35 Cambium wrote:
That's not a little man, that's a male child.

It's a symbol of luck/happiness because everyone wants a male son.

The deer symbolizes "wealth" because they sound the same.

The peach symbolizes longevity because, in the legends, there is a type of sacred peach that grants additional years of life.

So you have Fu-Lu-Shou all in one amulet.

This amulet could also be Japanese, "Fukurojuku" is the name.

And yes, I'm fucking awesome, now go lift some iron.

Everything you said makes sense except the male child part.

It looks like the Shou Star God to me because of the beard and moustache.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mammoth_Ivory_Shou_Star.jpg