A robed, bearded figure sits beside a bowl, black calligraphy on a light ground, bordered
The artwork is a horizontal composition featuring a seated figure and calligraphy on a light-colored ground, framed by decorative borders. On the right side, a figure is depicted in profile, facing left, seated with legs crossed or tucked beneath. The figure has a short, dark beard and a mustache, and a bald head. A large, flowing robe, outlined in black ink with washes of light pink or red, covers the figure's body and head, forming a hood-like shape. The figure's hands are not clearly visible but appear to be resting in the lap or beneath the robe. To the left of the figure, a simple, wide-mouthed bowl is drawn with black ink lines, showing some internal striations. The main background is a plain, light cream-colored paper. On the left two-thirds of the paper, numerous lines of black calligraphy are arranged in vertical columns, reading from right to left. Two red square seals are visible within the calligraphy: one smaller seal near the top right of the calligraphic text, and a larger, double-square seal at the bottom left. The central paper is bordered by a narrow, textured gold-colored strip, which is then surrounded by a wider, dark blue border featuring a repeating geometric pattern of squares and circles.