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It does look like that I agree

But it's pottery remember not China

If that whole depression was damage there would be no white glaze at all

 

Not my subject but... Looks original to my eye. Could it have just been part of a quick and cheap manufacturing process? This wasn't an expensive item in its time.

Debora

 

Now I’ve seen the close up, not spills. As others have said, cheaply made so it’s a “flaw”.