Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet Hand-Painted Floral Qing Dynasty c.1900

DescriptionAn antique Chinese cabinet, executed in deep black lacquer and adorned with vivid hand-painted decoration depicting elegant floral arrangements and auspicious scholar’s objects. The facade features a single upper drawer above a pair of hinged doors, each panel painted with vases of blooming flowers, ribbon-tied objects, and refined decorative elements symbolic of prosperity, harmony, and cultured life.The painting is rendered in rich mineral pigments—reds, greens, blues, and soft ivory tones—set against the glossy black lacquer ground, creating strong visual contrast and depth. The composition reflects late Qing decorative arts, where traditional symbolic motifs were arranged in balanced, narrative groupings.The cabinet retains its original iron hardware, including shaped hinges, lock plate, and drawer pull, exhibiting hand-forged character and natural wear consistent with age. The geometric border designs and delicate painted accents along the edges further emphasize the craftsmanship and attention to detail.Interior surfaces are simply finished, in keeping with functional domestic cabinetry, while the exterior presentation remains the focal point. The form—compact and rectilinear with bracket feet—is typical of small Chinese storage cabinets of the period.A decorative and collectible example of late Qing lacquer furniture, combining traditional symbolism with bold hand-painted artistry.Age: Late Qing Dynasty (1880-1910)Dimensions: 20″ wide by 15″ deep by 24″ high