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  • Folded cream paper with vertical columns of black Japanese brush calligraphy and a dark seal at lower left.
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Kano Shōei - Pheasants among Trees- Flowers of the Four Seasons - probably 1560s v16 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Kano Shōei - Pheasants among Trees- Flowers of the Four Seasons - probably 1560s v16 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Kano Shōei - Pheasants among Trees- Flowers of the Four Seasons - probably 1560s v16 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This design takes a pair of pheasants from a Kano school painting by Kano Shōei and sets them among the flowers of the four seasons.

Visual Elements & Composition

The palette is restrained: cream ground, black and charcoal brushwork. Ink lines carry the birds, the pine needles and the seasonal blooms, so the eye moves across the surface rather than resting on a single focal point. The source is a rectangular folded sheet, and its calligraphic inscriptions remain legible in the artwork, including 二幅對 (a pair of hanging scrolls), 松葉 (pine needles), 七月九日 (the ninth day of the seventh month) and 寅, the tiger of the zodiac cycle.

Meaning & Symbolism

Pheasants paired with seasonal flowers belong to a long East Asian tradition that links such imagery to virtue, rank and an refined sense of nature's passing time. The birds and blossoms show living creatures moving through a changing landscape in balance. Kano Shōei worked in the sixteenth century, during the shift from the Muromachi to the Momoyama period, when the Kano school was formalising painting for the samurai class and the aristocracy. His work moved the style toward clearer structure while keeping faith with the predecessors who shaped it.

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A kiss-cut sticker follows its own outline, so the birds and branches keep their exact silhouettes once the surrounding vinyl is removed. Each piece carries the composition as a single image, with the inscribed pair of scrolls and the seasonal flowers reduced to what the cut allows. Placed on a laptop, journal or window, it reads as a small, self-contained scroll fragment of the Kano school.

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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.