A POTTERY DOCUMENTARY INKSTONE AND COVERDaoguang Moulded mark dated to the 3rd year, corresponding to AD 1823 and of the period The interior of the oval base hollowed and moulded with two peaches, the underside with impressed mark Wu fu tang zhi, the cover finely moulded in high relief with a scaly five-clawed dragon and a phoenix amidst swirling mist and in mutual pursuit of a flaming pearl with two-character inscription, the red clay patinated to a rich dark-brown tone. 13.5cm (5 1/4in) long. (2). Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價 清道光三年（一八二三年） 「龍鳳呈祥」陶硯 「道光三年」、「五福堂製」、「呈祥」款 Provenance : London, 8 November 2004, lot 61 來源 ：邦瀚斯倫敦，2004年11月8日，拍品61號 The base mark 'Wu fu tang zhi' may be translated as 'Made for the Hall of Five Blessings'. The two-character inscription on the cover may be translated as 'Sagely Auspices'