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Li Shui

Framed Fine Embroidered Second Rank Badge Chinese Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
sun, the golden peasant, the Li-shui waves, motifs such as eight Buddhist jewels that surround the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Silk

Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Ninth Military Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
with flames above the ocean, represented by the Li-Shui wave pattern. The sea horse is the symbol of
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Framed Fine Embroidered Fifth Rank Badge Chinese Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
peasant, the Li-shui waves and most of the scrolling clouds were done in brilliant silver and gold
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pair of Framed Chinese Embroidered Ninth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
on the li-shui rocks. Surrounded by scrolling clouds scattered with lotus, peony and lucky knots, the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Textiles

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Sixth Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
spanning open wings, perched on a rock in above the Li-Shui wave pattern. The bird is the symbol of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pair Chinese Embroidered Fourth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
one leg on the li-shui rocks, surrounded by large silver scrolling clouds, flying bats (symbol of good
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique Joseon Dynasty Embroidered Silk Textile Floral Bird Vase Calligraphy 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Joseon Dynasty (possibly Li Dynasty period) needlepoint textile silk showing a blue water
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Textiles

Materials

Silk, Rosewood

Ghosts of the Muse
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Majesty
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Majesty
Majesty
H 48 in W 24 in D 24 in
Revealed
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Revealed
Revealed
H 24 in W 20 in D 17 in
Entwined
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Entwined
Entwined
H 15 in W 8 in D 4 in
Weathered Solifleur
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Full F'in Day
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Full F'in Day
H 20 in W 18 in D 24 in
Charred Pine Bark Mug
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Oishii Teapot
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Oishii Teapot
H 15.5 in W 11.25 in D 6 in
Let Yourself Go
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

By the River
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

By the River
By the River
H 27.5 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Igneous
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Igneous
Igneous
H 30 in W 16 in D 13 in
Southern Birch
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Emergence
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Conceptual Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Emergence
Emergence
H 74.5 in W 32 in D 34 in
Agony & Ecstasy
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
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2010s Conceptual Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Agony & Ecstasy
Agony & Ecstasy
H 22.5 in W 24 in D 14 in
Roots, Opus I
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Roots, Opus I
Roots, Opus I
H 26 in W 43 in D 15 in
Spirited (teapot)
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Devotion
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Devotion
Devotion
H 90 in W 41 in D 23 in
Remnants
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Remnants
Remnants
H 22 in W 18 in D 9 in
Resilience
By Eric Serritella
Located in Chicago, IL
, and Shui-Li Snake Kiln and Cultural Park, Taiwan.
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Resilience
Resilience
H 23 in W 9 in D 6 in

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Li Shui For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the li shui you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many contemporary and Pop Art versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect li shui among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 16th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right li shui for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, gray, beige and blue. There have been many interesting li shui examples over the years, but those made by Eric Serritella are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in ceramic, stoneware and glaze.

How Much is a Li Shui?

The average selling price for a li shui we offer is $6,000, while they’re typically $458 on the low end and $140,000 for the highest priced.