An outdoor stone sculpture prominently features a seated Budai (Laughing Buddha) figure, carved in light gray, speckled granite. The figure is in bas-relief, positioned within a deeper, leaf-shaped recess, which is itself part of a larger, rough-hewn boulder composed of reddish-brown, coarse-grained stone. The Budai displays a wide, mirthful smile with closed eyes, a protruding round belly, and pronounced earlobes. Its left hand holds a string of prayer beads with a tassel, resting on the knee, while its right hand grasps a sack on the opposing knee. A detailed robe drapes over the figure, revealing its feet. The leaf recess exhibits carved venation. Faint, dark discoloration is visible on the Buddha's abdomen. The sky above is overcast, and a white architectural element is partially visible to the left of the sculpture. The location is Unknown, Vietnam.

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