statue of a seated figure, likely of religious or historical significance, made of dark grey stone
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Nha Trang, Vietnam
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statue of a seated figure, likely of religious or historical significance, made of dark grey stone

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Nha TrangVietnam

statue of a seated figure, likely of religious or historical significance, made of dark grey stone. The statue is positioned in front of a wall with wood paneling and framed pictures. The statue has intricate carvings, including a detailed headdress, necklace, and armbands. The figure is seated with its hands resting on its lap, holding what appears to be small books or tablets. A plaque on the base of the statue reads "THÁP DÉRA". The framed pictures on the wall depict ancient structures. The leftmost picture shows a close-up of an architectural detail, while the middle picture is a black and white photograph of an old temple complex. The rightmost picture is a color photograph of a large, brick tower structure, identified by the text below as "THÁP NAM VÀ THÁP ĐÔNG BẮC NHÌN TỪ HƯỚNG ĐÔNG NAM". The English translation provided below this text reads "The South tower and the Northeast tower from the Southeast at present". This indicates that the pictures are likely related to the Po Nagar Cham Towers, a historical site in Nha Trang, Vietnam. The statue itself is likely a representation related to Cham culture, which is prevalent in the region and is associated with the Po Nagar Towers. The statue is placed on a square stone pedestal. The floor in front of the statue is tiled with reddish-orange square tiles. A portion of a woven basket and a red ribbon are visible in the lower right corner of the image.