if you really like the piece, you can always glue another piece of wood to
the bottom, and return the bottom - I did this with a walnut bowl (about 18
inch diameter) and while it was visible, the bowl sold for $300 or so if I
remember right - contrasting wood could be a good idea also.
"Harry B. Pye" wrote in message
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I believe those pieces are called "funnels". :-)

Or napkin rings.