The piece is much less of a burl wood than part of upper root and lower trunk, so the visual is all straight or sloping lines, not with the density of configurations as the illustration. I realize these are one-of-a-kind pieces, but the piece shown is definitely a wood root burl, which has a significant look and is also much much harder and more dense wood.  The piece I received had two large cracks from being insufficiently finished. I have had to purchase wood repair gel to try to keep the cracks from growing.  Lastly, the bottom is not sealed, at all, and is rough. I will be sanding and sealing to protect it.  One could put felt on the bottom, but that won't stop the wood from drying out and cracking.