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  • Long silk handscroll with small ink figure scenes, including a pavilion, set between Chinese calligraphy columns.
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Li Gonglin - The Classic of Filial Piety - ca. 1085 v7 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Li Gonglin - The Classic of Filial Piety - ca. 1085 v7 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Li Gonglin - The Classic of Filial Piety - ca. 1085 v7 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This is a detail-rich handscroll by Li Gonglin, the Northern Song master of ink-line painting, pairing passages of the Classic of Filial Piety with the figure scenes they describe.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition unfolds horizontally, the way a handscroll is meant to be read, moving from one scene to the next. Ink black lines carry most of the weight, outlining robed figures gathered under a pavilion, seated figures in a courtyard, and a figure beside a horse. Vertical columns of text run alongside the scenes, so calligraphy and image sit side by side rather than apart. The palette stays restrained: silk brown ground, black ink, and a cream mount that frames the whole sequence.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Xiao Jing, or Classic of Filial Piety, is a foundational Confucian text setting out the duties of children to their parents and of subjects to their rulers. Li's scroll maps its chapters onto human interaction, so that abstract moral philosophy appears as everyday gesture and social role. Filial piety was regarded as the root of all virtue, and the hierarchy of family and state it describes was meant to guide the literati class in moral self-cultivation. Li Gonglin's brushwork, the refined ink line for which he is celebrated, carries that instruction, and the scroll stands as a product of the Song literati's effort to join classical scholarship with painting.

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A kiss-cut sticker follows its own outline, so the scene becomes a contained object rather than a rectangle. The figures, pavilion roofline, and text columns can be read as a single silhouette, which suits a piece of Song figure painting that was always a compact, carefully bounded image. For collectors of Chinese classical art, this is a way to carry a fragment of the scroll's ink-line discipline into a daily object.

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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.