A series of large, grey stone Arhat statues are positioned on an elevated outdoor terrace in the city of Unknown, Vietnam, overlooking a coastal landscape under an overcast sky. The scene features four distinct statues crafted from mottled grey granite, arranged sequentially from right to left: 1. The outermost visible statue on the right is a partially obscured, robed figure. Its right hand grasps a tall, dark metal staff, which features ornate scrollwork at its apex. 2. Adjacent to the left, a stout, robed figure stands centrally. It possesses an intense, wide-eyed facial expression with an open mouth. It holds a large, smooth spherical object aloft with both hands above its head. A small orange-red mark is present on its lower robe near the left knee. Its base bears a partially visible inscription in Vietnamese, 'HO... LA HAN'. 3. To its left, a muscular, bare-chested figure with a prominent beard and fierce expression is depicted riding a roaring tiger. His right arm is raised, holding a ring-like object. The tiger, detailed with fur, teeth, and claws, forms part of the statue's base, which is inscribed in Vietnamese with 'THIEN CAN LA HAN'. 4. The leftmost visible statue, partially obscured, is a robed, bearded figure seated on an elephant, with only the elephant's head and part of its back visible. All statues are mounted on individual rectangular bases of matching grey stone. A grey stone railing lines the terrace edge. Beyond the railing, a sloping hillside with sparse, dry vegetation descends to the ocean. A long pier or bridge structure extends into the distant bay, which is dotted with numerous small boats or aquaculture installations.

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