Choice of two pots

[sorce]

The Vertical lines ruins the lotus for me.
The hard edges ruin the other.

I'd look for a more appropriate version of one of these.

I think the rim will compliment that very man made movement of the trunk.

I say very man made movement not as an insult, but because that is presenting the most difficulty in pairing this tree well IMO.

It's too perfect. Can you unperfect it?

Sorce

 

[rockm]

Take a spin through here, not to buy, but to get ideas. I agree both choices here are too refined for the trunk of the tree. In the link, pay particular attention to the "Nanban" containers. I think something along those lines fit this tree much more effectively than either choice here.

http://www.langbonsai.com/round.htm