Feel like I have been cheating seeing the progress pics. Boy Howdy Dave, that turned out really nice.

Congrats on a first under the edge hollowing, or however you say that. Versus just a dish, it's a step up IMHO, and adds so much to the piece from my limited perspective. Lid, and all it's quite the piece, and no more flying pieces. I guess that CA glue is worth it's weight when it comes to mending cracks, and allowing you to keep the chunks together.

Nice job.