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Yashima Gakutei - Tempozan Man-sen Nu-shin no Zu - 1838 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Yashima Gakutei - Tempozan Man-sen Nu-shin no Zu - 1838 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Yashima Gakutei - Tempozan Man-sen Nu-shin no Zu - 1838 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Yashima Gakutei's 1838 woodblock print turns the harbour at Tempozan into a scene of motion, with the open sea pressing against a coastline of pine and sailing ships.

Visual Elements & Composition

The print is built as a horizontal panorama, with a circular cartouche set into the scene. Sailing ships with white sails and crimson hulls crowd the water, and their repeated forms set a steady rhythm across the sheet. Sky blue and indigo carry the sea, while salmon pink, cream and pine green mark the clouds, the headland and the light. Rays of sunlight break over the clouds, and cranes cross the upper air. The inscriptions read 天保山 (Tempozan), 万船 (man-sen, ten thousand ships), 入津 (nyūshin, arrival at port) and 圖 (zu, picture), naming the place and the scene in the artist's own hand.

Meaning & Symbolism

Tempozan was a hill on the Osaka waterfront, and the title's phrase "ten thousand ships" points to the busy trade that crossed its harbour in the Edo period. The ships arriving in port stand for commerce and the wider world reaching the shore, while the pine headland and the cranes speak to stillness and longevity. Calm sky and churning water sit side by side, the balance of tranquility and force that defines the mood of the work. Gakutei, a student of Hokusai, produced this print in 1838, during the flowering of ukiyo-e landscape prints.

On the Kiss-Cut Sticker

A kiss-cut sticker is cut to its own outline, so the seascape keeps its ships, cranes and headland as the edge of the object itself. The design suits smooth flat surfaces such as laptops, journals and windows, where the cutline reads as part of the artwork. Each sticker carries one slice of the harbour, a small window onto Edo-period Osaka.

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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.