The scene, located in the city of Phakeo, Laos, presents a single conch shell positioned on a flat, patterned surface

The scene, located in the city of Phakeo, Laos, presents a single conch shell positioned on a flat, patterned surface. The shell is primarily light orange-brown, exhibiting a spiraled, conical form that tapers to a pointed apex. An irregular patch of light-beige material with a jagged upper edge adheres to the side of the shell's body, near its wider opening. This material contains faint, dark, vertical line-like markings. The shell rests on a white background uniformly covered by a repeating pattern of dark gray, stylized 'B' or loop-like symbols. A distinct shadow, cast to the left and rear of the shell, indicates illumination from the upper right. On the patterned surface, adjacent to the shell's pointed end, a small, dark inscription resembling 'ɅΠ' is visible. No individuals, discernible actions, or external environmental elements are present within the frame.