A rectangular covered plate Chinese export porcelain polychrome and gilt decoration "Sailboat with monarchy flag and flag with initials MAS" of Miguel António de Sousa (1786-1844) Qianlong period (1736-1795) restoration, small wear on decoration Dimensões (altura x comprimento x largura) - 11 x 20,5 x 18 cm Notes: vd. CASTRO, Nuno - "A Porcelana Chinesa ao Tempo do Império - Portugal / Brasil". Lisbon: ACD Editores, 2007, p. 317, where it is stated that "This service was commissioned by João António Alves, merchant, ship captain in Macau and owner of the ship "Brilhante", to offer to his uncle Miguel António de Sousa, who had graciously financed him at the beginning of his trade career. According to Jorge Forjaz - "Famílias Macaenses", I Volume, p. 164 and III Volume p. 878. Macau: 1996; and HERVOUET, François et Nicole; BRUNEAU, Yves - "La Porcelaine des Compagnies des Indes à décor Occidental". Paris: Flammarion, 1986, p. 46, No. 2.32.