John,
Your work is amazing. The other pieces I've seen from you are beautiful in a showroom way. This piece to me says come pick me up. The inside hollow and the lip, I think are what does it. So maybe that classifies it as "rustic" or "raw" But I could see this actually being used on a daily basis.
The only critique i would offer is that I'd like to see a deeper re-curve on the outside. It is almost straight, I think that would set off the lip a little more. Though as a look closer, picture #2 which would probably be a normal viewing angle for something on a coffee table looks about right.
Great piece, good save. The beads look good and you have quite a touch for interesting rims. Thanks for posting – very inspiring.
Hopefully I’ll be able to make something of this quality soon.