A full-length statue of a bald Buddhist monk, wearing a light golden robe, stands centrally in the image. The monk holds a dark green, gnarled tree branch in both arms, which extends upwards and to his left, with a golden, wheat-like sheaf attached near his right hand. His skin appears pale, and his lips are reddish. The statue rests on a dark grey, rock-like pedestal. At the base of the pedestal, directly in front of the statue, are several offerings arranged on a dark surface. To the left, two hexagonal yellow tins, possibly containing tea or sweets, are stacked on a red and white patterned plate. In the center, a white sign with black Vietnamese text reads "TỔ HIỆP TÔN GIẢ" (Patriarch Hiep Ton Gia). To the right of the sign, a blue and white patterned ceramic vase holds a bouquet of yellow and white lilies, some in full bloom and others as closed buds. A small yellow fruit, possibly a lemon, is partially visible at the bottom right. The background consists of a red brick wall with neatly laid horizontal bricks. Above the statue's head and to the right, a small rectangular window with a white decorative lattice pattern is set into the brick wall. Dark wooden ceiling beams are visible along the top edge of the image, suggesting an indoor or semi-enclosed setting. The scene is located within a temple or pagoda in Unknown, Vietnam.

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