Could this be Early Chinese Export Porcelain? 18th Century?

[david]

Just bought this porcelain Trinket Box and was wondering if anyone might be able to help identify it.  The underside of the lid has an interesting texture and I was wondering what the purpose might be.  To strike matches?  To support the lid from sagging in the firing?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks for looking!

[Stan]

This looks like a modern 20th century item, just because it was hand made doesn't make it 18th century, there is a lot of porcelain coming out of China these days, all hand made and hand painted.

[david]

Thanks Stan,  Do you have any idea what the texture under the lid is for?  I thought that it might be quite old because of the wear and the crudeness (quality) of the piece (like the big discolored spot on the side). 

[Stan]

It looks like some kind of a rust spot, soap and water might take it off, I think that it was made to fool the buyer in thinking it is old.

[peterp]

There is nothing that indicates it is Chinese, neither shape nor decoration. The ship, its sails, and the painting style, are all western.

[david]

Thank you Peter.  Any idea or leads about who may have made it?