Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Jewelry Cabinet with Mother of Pearl and Soapstone Inlays

This is a mid-to-late 20th-century decorative jewelry cabinet, likely of Chinese origin, crafted in a traditional Ming-style pagoda silhouette. The piece is finished in a high-gloss black lacquer and features ornate Chinoiserie elements. The two main front doors are decorated with a hand-applied relief scene utilizing carved soapstone, mother of pearl, and other semi-precious stone materials to depict a landscape with human figures, a thatched gazebo, and a stylized sun. The base contains two lower drawers adorned with brass hardware and ivory-colored bird-shaped inlays. The cabinet is accented with polished brass hardware throughout, including traditional decorative corner protectors and butterfly-style hinges. Physically, the item appears to be made of wood or composite board under the lacquer. Notable features include the flared 'pagoda' top and the curved bracket feet. In terms of condition, the lacquer shows some minor surface scratching and dust accumulation consistent with age, particularly along the bottom edges and base. There is light tarnishing on the brass hardware. The craftsmanship reflects typical export-quality mid-century production, characterized by the mixed media inlay technique often referred to as 'Shibayama' style when miniaturized, though this is a larger furniture format. No visible manufacturer marks are seen on the exterior; such pieces often bore paper labels on the underside.