A large, roughly rectangular, light-brown speckled stone slab stands vertically under an overcast sky in the city of Unknown, Vietnam. Recessed into the slab is a detailed light-gray carving of a seated Buddhist deity, identified by its traditional attributes. The figure is depicted in a relaxed posture, with its left leg drawn up and its right foot resting on an ornate lotus pedestal at the base of the carving. The deity's hands are clasped together at the midsection, holding a spherical object. It wears an elaborate crown featuring a central figure, a prominent necklace, and arm adornments. The facial expression is serene, with eyes slightly downcast. The carving is framed by a stylized, elongated leaf shape, deeply incised into the main stone. In the left background, an orange-red earthen bank is visible. To the right, a section of a building with a dark gray, tiled roof and light-colored walls, featuring decorative patterns under its eaves, is present.

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