PRINTCollection of Dr K. T. Lin Lot 6046 - 6054
Dr. K. T. Lin, Master of Juxi Hall, graduated from the National Defense Medical Center's Department of Medicine, and previously held posi tions at the University of Texas Medical Branch and the University of Washington School of Medicine. He holds US professional licenses in the fields of nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiography, and therapeu tic radiology and oncology. His outstanding medical career continued after his return to Taiwan, when he became Head of Education and Dean of the Medical Department at the National Defense Medical Center, as well as Head of the Therapeutic Radiology and Medical Department at the Tri-Service General Hospital. Dr. Lin has educated many generations of young talents in the field of medicine, and at the same time his tireless work has benefited countless patients. Hav ing earned an outstanding domestic and international reputation, and having received many awards and recognitions, he currently enjoys his retirement abroad.
Now leading a secluded life, Dr. Lin continues to practice Chinese calligraphy, which he began to study in early childhood. He is also an expert in ancient stone rubbings and traditional Chinese paint ing. Ancient chinaware was always a particular favorite of his, and he has spent more than three decades of his life building a rich and varied collection. Both in terms of quantity and quality, his collection of ancient Chinese ceramic artifacts deserves serious attention, and it contains many renowned pieces. While it contains items spanning all of Chinese history, from the earliest times to the Ming and Qing dynasties, the best and most representative pieces are mostly from the Tang and Song dynasties. There are specimens from all the major kilns in both northern and southern China, and all of them are of great cultural and historical value. Dr. Lin continues to devote his time to passing on the glorious heritage of Chinese culture to coming generations.
On this occasion, Ravenel International Art Group has been fortunate to secure a total of nine valuable lots from Dr. Lin's collection, all of them chinaware. The focus is on ceramics from the Song dynasty, in particular an extremely rare Hutian porcelain sculpture of a reclining young boy, which research has shown to be the very largest of its kind. In addition, there is a Northern Song Ding ware lotus pillow that is also a very rare and valuable specimen among Dingyao artifacts, epitomizing the highest degree of craftsmanship ever reached at the Ding kiln. Furthermore, there is a very rare Yaozhou black glazed jar from the Song or Jin dynasty, a so-called fish basket jar that has a unique shape and design, and is of excellent workmanship: a gem of Yaozhou ware. For this auction, we have assembled many wonder ful lots from a collection that was built over more than 30 years, and Literati Sublimation - Oriental Arts for the Chinese Scholars is also a great opportunity for the larger community to experience firsthand the charm and beauty of these artifacts that communicate the es sence of Chinese culture.
Dr. K. T. Lin, Master of Juxi Hall, graduated from the National Defense Medical Center's Department of Medicine, and previously held posi tions at the University of Texas Medical Branch and the University of Washington School of Medicine. He holds US professional licenses in the fields of nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiography, and therapeu tic radiology and oncology. His outstanding medical career continued after his return to Taiwan, when he became Head of Education and Dean of the Medical Department at the National Defense Medical Center, as well as Head of the Therapeutic Radiology and Medical Department at the Tri-Service General Hospital. Dr. Lin has educated many generations of young talents in the field of medicine, and at the same time his tireless work has benefited countless patients. Hav ing earned an outstanding domestic and international reputation, and having received many awards and recognitions, he currently enjoys his retirement abroad.
Now leading a secluded life, Dr. Lin continues to practice Chinese calligraphy, which he began to study in early childhood. He is also an expert in ancient stone rubbings and traditional Chinese paint ing. Ancient chinaware was always a particular favorite of his, and he has spent more than three decades of his life building a rich and varied collection. Both in terms of quantity and quality, his collection of ancient Chinese ceramic artifacts deserves serious attention, and it contains many renowned pieces. While it contains items spanning all of Chinese history, from the earliest times to the Ming and Qing dynasties, the best and most representative pieces are mostly from the Tang and Song dynasties. There are specimens from all the major kilns in both northern and southern China, and all of them are of great cultural and historical value. Dr. Lin continues to devote his time to passing on the glorious heritage of Chinese culture to coming generations.
On this occasion, Ravenel International Art Group has been fortunate to secure a total of nine valuable lots from Dr. Lin's collection, all of them chinaware. The focus is on ceramics from the Song dynasty, in particular an extremely rare Hutian porcelain sculpture of a reclining young boy, which research has shown to be the very largest of its kind. In addition, there is a Northern Song Ding ware lotus pillow that is also a very rare and valuable specimen among Dingyao artifacts, epitomizing the highest degree of craftsmanship ever reached at the Ding kiln. Furthermore, there is a very rare Yaozhou black glazed jar from the Song or Jin dynasty, a so-called fish basket jar that has a unique shape and design, and is of excellent workmanship: a gem of Yaozhou ware. For this auction, we have assembled many wonder ful lots from a collection that was built over more than 30 years, and Literati Sublimation - Oriental Arts for the Chinese Scholars is also a great opportunity for the larger community to experience firsthand the charm and beauty of these artifacts that communicate the es sence of Chinese culture.