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In the second part of his talk Mr. Kobayashi gave a A beautiful daiza, the display in a suiban or doban
slide presentation and explained the principles of dis- and an appropriate display tables, are tools to enhance
play on a table or in a suiban. All display items should the beauty of a Suiseki. They should harmonize with
harmonize with each other. The proper space between each other. A small universe should be created in a
stone and suiban shows the artistic skill of the owner. Tokonoma display for which normally three items are
The seasonal atmosphere is important in a Tokonoma used: a Suiseki, a figure and a scroll. They suggest a scene
display, which is intended to honor guests. Display in a and tell us a story. By contemplating a display, our mind
suiban/doban and bamboo, for example, are regarded can be refined. Mr. Kobayashi documented convinc-
as summer display because they convey coolness. 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 flowers
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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