A rectangular covered dish Chinese export porcelain polychrome and gilt decoration "Sailing ship with the monarchy's banner and flag with the initials MAS" of Miguel António de Sousa (1786-1844) Daoguang period (1821-1850) slight wear to the gilt 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". Lisboa: ACD Editores, 2007, p. 317, where it is mentioned that  "This service was commissioned by João António Alves, a merchant, ship captain in Macau, and owner of the ship "Brilhante," as a gift for his uncle Miguel António de Sousa, who had generously financed him at the beginning of his trade career. According to Jorge Forjaz - "Famílias Macaenses", I Volume, p. 164 e III Volume p. 878. Macau: 1996; e HERVOUET, François et Nicole; BRUNEAU, Yves - "La Porcelaine des Compagnies des Indes à décor Occidental". Paris: Flammarion, 1986, p. 46, nº 2.32. Backs with trade label of JORGE WELSH - ORIENTAL PORCELAIN - WORKS OF ART