He sits in a cross-legged position that would have been his normal posture at work. His facial expression is alert and attentive, gazing out to the viewer as though he is waiting for them to start speaking. He has a ready-made papyrus scroll laid out on his lap but the reed-brush used to write is missing.
He is seated in a cross-legged posture, which would have been his usual stance at work. His facial expression is alert and attentive, looking directly at the viewer as if he is anticipating their words. A papyrus scroll is laid out on his lap but the reed brush used for writing is missing.