Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Pair of studio pottery ceramic plates. Glazed stoneware with streaks of brown and white. Each stamped along the footrim.

Warren MacKenzie was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.
Each, diameter: 7 in. No visible chips, cracks, losses, or signs of restoration under UV light. Original firing and glazing flaws. No chips along the rim and footrim. Very light wear along the underside, consistent with age and use.