Wu Dacheng

Wu Dacheng (1835–1902)[1] was a Chinese politician, governor, author, artist, and collector during the Qing dynasty.

[2] While living in Suzhou, he succeeded the imperial examination.

[4] Dacheng was the governor of Hunan until 1895, when he failed to defend Liaoning from the Japanese forces during the First Sino-Japanese War.

He has made 37 jades, which are held in the Suzhou museum.

[3] Other works of art created by him include coins, seals, porcelains, paintings scrolls, and hand fans.