Fan Chin-ts’e

He is remembered as a merchant who lost the fortune which he himself had gained through commerce by spending all his money on collecting antique “objects d’art” and paintings. Namely, Hui-chou merchants were also known by their efforts to display their wealth. They were also known for their art collections. Not only did Hui-chou merchants seek paintings but also material art objects: copper and bronze castings, silver pieces, and fine jewelry in jade, ivory, rhinoceros horn, amber or mosaic rose were prized.