A standing figure in profile, wearing a hat, patterned robe, holding a sword and a bundle
The artwork is a vertical scroll featuring a central painted panel framed by borders. The central panel features a single standing figure in profile, facing towards the left. The figure occupies most of the vertical space within the central panel. The background of the central panel is a solid, dark brown color. The figure has light-colored skin and wears a dark, curved hat or headpiece. Their hair is styled with some visible strands. They are dressed in a dark brown or black robe, which is adorned with intricate patterns in lighter colors, depicting floral or calligraphic motifs. A red sash or undergarment is visible around their waist and extending down their right side. A long, slender object, resembling a sheathed sword, is held diagonally across their back. Its hilt is visible above their left shoulder, and its tip extends towards their right leg. In their left hand, held at waist level, is a dark, vertical object that appears to be a bundle of thin sticks or a broom, pointing downward. The figure's feet are visible, wearing dark footwear with a red trim. The central painted area is bordered at the top and bottom by a narrow band of dark brown with a lighter, repeating pattern. This band is further framed by a wider, plain light brown border that encompasses the entire scroll.