He was masterful in shaping iron pieces such as orchids, insects, grass and bamboo, and was especially keen on making iron landscape screens.

• 字天池，生于顺治、康熙年间，祖籍徽州，幼年来徽州学铁匠，炼铁技术十分精湛，善兰虫草竹，尤工山水屏幅。