A large Pot, Chinese export porcelain, polychromatic decoration with the coat of arms of Sampaio e Melo, traditionally attributed to Francisco José de Sampaio Melo e Castro (c. 1675-1723), 40th Vice-Roy of India, gilt bronze mounts, Kangxi reign (1662-1722), Notes: exemplar reproduced in CASTRO, Nuno - "A Porcelana Chinesa ao Tempo do Império - Portugal/Brasil", ACD Editores, Lisbon, 2007, p. 125. Dimensões (altura x comprimento x largura) - 66 (pote) cm