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Enjaku 猿雀 - Memorial Portrait of the Actor Nakamura Tamashichi - 1860 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Enjaku 猿雀 - Memorial Portrait of the Actor Nakamura Tamashichi - 1860 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Enjaku 猿雀 - Memorial Portrait of the Actor Nakamura Tamashichi - 1860 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This 1860 Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Enjaku is a memorial portrait of Nakamura Tamashichi, a promising Osaka Kabuki actor who died in 1860 at the age of twenty-four.

Visual Elements & Composition

The print is a tall vertical rectangle, and the actor dominates it. He wears light blue court robes with a striped pattern, and holds prayer beads in his hands. Slate blue and near-black define the figure, while cream and pale pink soften the surrounding space. A pink lotus blooms beside him, and a column of calligraphic verse runs down one side. The inscribed name sits within a rectangular cartouche, a framing device that sets the text apart from the image.

Meaning & Symbolism

Enjaku made this print as a shini-e, or death print, a genre of memorial portraits produced after the death of a performer. The light blue robes follow the convention of the form and mark the subject as a figure being mourned. The lotus is a Buddhist emblem of purity and rebirth, and the inscribed name 玉信士 is a Buddhist posthumous name given to a lay believer. Together these elements turn a theatre portrait into a formal act of commemoration, reflecting the mourning customs of mid-nineteenth-century Japan and the devotion that surrounded Kabuki actors of that era.

Made for the Sticker Form

A kiss-cut sticker is cut to the edge of its own design, so the outline of this vertical print becomes the outline of the object. The cartouche, the lotus and the robed figure stay whole within that edge. Because the portrait is viewed up close, the fine lines of the verse and the cartouche read clearly at the scale a sticker is held and admired.

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Glossy kiss-cut vinyl stickers made for smooth, indoor surfaces — laptops, journals, mirrors, and other finished items. Crisp edges, vivid color, strong hold, and not waterproof.

What “kiss-cut” means: the blade cuts the vinyl layer into the exact shape while leaving the backing liner whole, so pieces separate cleanly and lift off the sheet without tearing. It’s the neatest way to produce shaped stickers and multi-piece sheets.

  • Material: reliable vinyl face with a permanent acrylic adhesive formulated for smooth, non-porous surfaces.
  • Finish: glossy surface that enhances contrast and depth without feeling overly reflective.
  • Printing: eco-solvent inks provide dense color and crisp detail for fine lines and gradients.
  • Use case: intended for indoor environments only — not waterproof. Not recommended for continuous exposure to moisture or dishwashing.
  • Application friendly: easy-peel backing and a liner that releases cleanly to help reduce bubbles and misfeeds during placement.

These stickers perform best on smooth, dust-free surfaces — think laptop lids, sealed notebooks, glass, mirrors, finished shelving and lockers. They’ll stick well where the surface is flat and clean; avoid rough wood, silicone, fabric, and heavily textured paint.

  1. Clean: remove dust and oils with a lint-free cloth. For stubborn grime, use a mild soap and water rinse; let the area dry completely.
  2. Align: peel a corner, position carefully, then press the center down first.
  3. Smooth: work outward from the center with a soft card or a thumb to push air out and ensure the edges set down firmly.

Tip: give the adhesive 24 hours to fully settle before heavy handling. These are not designed for outdoor or wet conditions.

  • Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth, moving from the center outward to avoid scratching the gloss.
  • For light marks, a barely damp microfiber will lift residue — blot, don’t scrub, and dry right away.
  • Avoid bleach, solvents, abrasive pads, and steam; moisture or harsh chemicals can lift edges and fade inks.

Reminder: these stickers are not waterproof. Keep them away from sinks, outdoor exposure, and dishwasher cycles to maintain adhesion and finish.

Sizes are measured across the sticker’s longest side. For example, a 3″ sticker is 3 inches across its largest dimension (height or width, depending on the shape).

The kiss-cut follows the sticker’s outline for a tidy border; complex shapes can show small variances, but the advertised measurement refers to the maximum edge-to-edge length.