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Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英 - Two Famous Wrestlers Onogawa and Tanikase - ca. 1795 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英 - Two Famous Wrestlers Onogawa and Tanikase - ca. 1795 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英 - Two Famous Wrestlers Onogawa and Tanikase - ca. 1795 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This sticker reproduces a Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Katsukawa Shun'ei, showing two celebrated sumo wrestlers locked in a grapple at the height of a bout.

Visual Elements & Composition

The design is built on a vertical rectangular panel. The two wrestlers fill most of it, with their bodies pressed together in the centre, and one figure turned away from the viewer so that his mawashi belt and broad back anchor the lower half. The palette is restrained: pale grey-blue, cream, ochre tan, and dusky pink, with black linework defining the bodies and the belts. Vertical columns of Japanese characters run beside the figures, including 小の川 (Onogawa), 谷風 (Tanikaze), and the artist's signature 春英.

Meaning & Symbolism

The print honours Onogawa (Kisaburō) and Tanikaze (Kajinosuke), two of the most admired wrestlers of their day. Their bodies carry the image's meaning: sheer physical mass, concentrated force, and the discipline of a sport that was watched and written about across late eighteenth-century Edo. Shun'ei made the print around 1795, when sumo had become a popular public spectacle, and the work preserves that social world in the flat, graphic language of woodblock printing.

Crafted for the Kiss-Cut Sticker

A kiss-cut sticker follows the outline of its own artwork, so the wrestlers' silhouettes, the belt, and the edges of the panel become the shape of the object itself. The composition reads well at close range, where the grappling pose and the handwritten characters can be taken in at once, which suits a piece of Edo-period sporting history meant to be looked at up close and kept.

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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.