Ceramics

1988

Width:30.8 x Height:34 x Diameter:30.8 (cm)

Lin Pao-Chia (1915-1991, Taichung) was a pivotal figure in Taiwan’s modern ceramics. He pursued advanced studies in ceramics at Kyoto Higher Technical School and the National Ceramic Research Institute in Japan. After returning to Taiwan, he established Meiji Ceramics Studio and Tao Lin Workshop. Lin also served as plant manager at Taiwan Industrial Development Co., and as consultant and instructor for the ceramics division of the Taiwan Provincial Handicraft Research Institute (now the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute). In addition, he taught at Chinese Culture University, Shih Chien College (now Shih Chien University), and the National Academy of Arts (now National Taiwan University of Arts), dedicating himself to the advancement of Taiwan’s ceramics industry and to nurturing future generations. Lin is honored by the TCER (Taiwan Ceramic Society) as the “Father of Modern Taiwanese Ceramics.” His accolades include the Ceramic Art Research Award from the TCER, the National Heritage Award from the Ministry of Education, and the Golden Harvest Award as one of Taichung County’s Top Ten Outstanding Artists.
This vessel draws from the classical tianqiuping (a traditional Chinese globular vase), featuring a rounded lip, long straight neck, and globular body that tapers downward. Departing from tradition, the piece rests on three innovative feet rather than a flat base. The shoulder and body are decorated with floral and leafy motifs painted in white slip. After a bisque firing, the vessel is coated with a celadon-green glaze marked by a network of fine turtle-shell crackles. Gold embellishments are layered in relief over the green background, lending the piece a refined and understated elegance.

Accession number:20170300231