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In the second part of his talk Mr. Kobayashi gave a slide presentation and explained the principles of dis- play on a table or in a suiban. All display items should harmonize with each other. e proper space between stone and suiban shows the artistic skill of the owner. e seasonal atmosphere is important in a Tokonoma display, which is intended to honor guests. Display in a suiban/doban and bamboo, for example, are regarded as summer display because they convey coolness.
A beautiful daiza, the display in a suiban or doban and an appropriate display tables, are tools to enhance the beauty of a Suiseki. ey should harmonize with each other. A small universe should be created in a Tokonoma display for which normally three items are used: a Suiseki, a gure and a scroll. ey suggest a scene and tell us a story. By contemplating a display, our mind can be re ned. Mr. Kobayashi documented convinc- ingly these principles with numerous pictures featured in the catalogue of the “2nd Japan Suiseki Exhibition” which was held by the Nippon Suiseki Association at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in February 2015.
Top left; Chrysanthemum stone shows small oblong but clearly visible petals.
Middle left; Peony stone with many owers
Bottom; Only one penjing
in literati style was shown together with a Yunjing stone from Hubei province at the viewing stone exhibition.
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