An ornate, multi-colored mosaic panel, approximately 1

An ornate, multi-colored mosaic panel, approximately 1.5 meters in height, is set within a recessed arched niche on a building wall in Xuân Thành, Vietnam. The central subject is a stylized, Kylin-like mythical creature depicted in profile, facing left, with its right foreleg raised. The creature's body is predominantly brown with intricate scale patterns, adorned with white and blue accents, particularly on its head and lower body. It features prominent, flame-like green plumage as a mane and tail, and has a saddle-like harness on its back bearing a circular emblem. The creature is rendered in relief, composed of glazed ceramic shards. Behind the mythical creature, within the niche, is a recessed background featuring a dark brown, geometric lattice pattern. Below the creature, the lower section of the niche contains a mosaic of swirling blue and green patterns, resting on a multi-tiered base composed of smaller, varied geometric tiles. The arched niche is framed by multiple concentric borders. The innermost border features blue and white wave-like patterns. This is followed by a band of alternating green, white, and orange floral or square motifs. The outermost frame consists of white, blue, and green scalloped patterns interspersed with small, reflective square insets. The wall surrounding the arched niche is covered in a textured mosaic of small, irregularly shaped, light-colored ceramic fragments. Strong, direct sunlight illuminates the mosaic from the upper right, casting distinct shadows and highlighting the glazed surfaces. A dark, shadowed architectural overhang is visible at the very top of the image.