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Li Gonglin - The Classic of Filial Piety - ca. 1085 v28 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Li Gonglin - The Classic of Filial Piety - ca. 1085 v28 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Li Gonglin - The Classic of Filial Piety - ca. 1085 v28 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This design reproduces a Northern Song handscroll attributed to Li Gonglin, in which scholars, musicians and bowing figures unfold across ink-brushed paper as a sequence of moral scenes.

Visual Elements & Composition

Ink line drawing dominates the design, with fine black strokes describing long robes, seated musicians with a lute-like instrument, and a bamboo and rock garden. Vertical text columns run through the scene and set its reading rhythm, while the horizontal handscroll panel carries figures across the composition. Warm paper cream forms the ground, framed by a pale sage silk border, and a single vermilion seal red mark anchors the palette. Birds over water and a woman holding a fan or scroll fill the open spaces between groups of figures.

Meaning & Symbolism

The scroll illustrates The Classic of Filial Piety, a Confucian text that treats devotion to parents as the root of all virtue and the foundation of political order. Each scene turns an abstract duty into a visible example, linking the honouring of one's parents to the wider responsibility of keeping the state stable and righteous. Li Gonglin was a scholar-official and painter of the Northern Song Dynasty, and this work shows his refined brushwork and his skill in carrying Confucian ideals into ink painting during the eleventh century.

On the Kiss-Cut Stickers

A kiss-cut sticker follows its own outline, so the cut can trace the bamboo, the robed figures or the seal mark rather than sitting inside a rectangle. Each piece carries the scroll's ink and paper tones as a self-contained fragment, the kind of small, close-viewed object that suits a notebook cover, a laptop lid or a personal shelf where the scholar's world can be looked at up close.

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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.