Gold Coins to a Cat — Sticker

Description

猫に小判. “Gold coins to a cat.” Something of real value handed to someone entirely incapable of recognising it.

The English equivalent — pearls before swine — arrives with a sermon attached. The Japanese version is calmer and much funnier: the cat is not ungrateful or wicked. The cat is simply a cat, and your gold means nothing here.

Ukiyo-e woodblock, in the lineage of Kuniyoshi’s cats: flat planes, confident contours, koban coins scattered with complete indifference.

Two versions, one page

Choose Artwork only for the illustration on its own, or With saying to get “猫に小判” drawn into the composition in its original language. Pick your version above.

The sticker

• Die-cut: satin vinyl cut to the shape of the artwork · waterproof, scratch and UV resistant
• Kiss-cut: same vinyl on a square backing, easier to peel and to gift
• Sizes 3″, 4″ and 5″ · safe on laptops, bottles, notebooks and bumpers

Printed on demand, shipped worldwide

Nothing is made until you order it. Your piece is produced at the facility closest to your address — usually within 2–5 business days — and then shipped. Flat-rate shipping: $7.95 in the US, $12.95 everywhere else. Shipping & returns.

More from the same place: browse the collection by country, or read 8 Japanese proverbs about failing well.