An impressive late 18th century Chinese mother of pearl and hard stone embellished lacquer cabinet. Supported on four raised feet, the side and upper panels with varying scenes of birds perched in flowering branches, and in the panels below, ladies and young boys at play in court garden settings, each panel separated by floral spray and geometric design, 177.5 x 96 x 67 cm. Reference: For a similar style, though smaller cabinet, please refer to Christies South Kensington 4 November 2014, Lot 71