Reading a Sutra by Moonlight

Rectangular piece of aged paper with a tan background. A border of dark gold interlocking curved lines surrounds the paper. A seated figure on the right side with a bald head and short hair. Wearing a dark robe; legs tucked under body. Left hand holding a stick-like object. A column of Asian characters in black ink on the left side. Two red square stamps below the characters. Two red rectangular stamps scattered amongst the characters.