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Various Scholars - Frontispiece and Colophons to the Album Five Old Men of Suiyang - unknown v13 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Various Scholars - Frontispiece and Colophons to the Album Five Old Men of Suiyang - unknown v13 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Various Scholars - Frontispiece and Colophons to the Album Five Old Men of Suiyang - unknown v13 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This design reproduces a page of calligraphy from the frontispiece and colophon texts of the celebrated Five Old Men of Suiyang album, a handscroll record of a famous gathering of retired officials.

Visual Elements & Composition

The design is a horizontal rectangle built from vertical columns of black ink text set on parchment cream. The brushwork dominates the frame, with its rhythm of dense characters and open paper between columns. Vermilion red seal stamps punctuate the text and provide the only strong colour, so the eye moves from the ink to the seals and back. Two visible inscriptions anchor the composition: 拜觀 and 睢陽五老圖次 歐陽文忠公韻, the first a formal salutation of viewing and the second a title line naming the Five Old Men painting and the rhyme of the Ouyang Xiu poem it answers.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Five Old Men gathered at Suiyang during the Northern Song dynasty, five retired high-ranking officials who turned from public office to poetry, conversation, and leisure. They stand for the Confucian ideal of the retired scholar-official, the move from service to private cultivation. The colophons record the names of these men and the praise of later poets and collectors, so the album became a document of social standing and literati identity. Each added inscription is a link in a chain of provenance that spans centuries of traditional Chinese art.

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A kiss-cut follows the outline of the artwork itself, so the rectangle of calligraphy and its red seals sits on the surface as a single clean shape. Its scale suits a close, held-in-view reading, where the columns of characters and the vermilion stamps can be read line by line. Placed on a notebook, a laptop lid, or the cover of a collector's box, it turns a page of literati record into an object that carries its own provenance.

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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.