Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic jar. Stoneware in a titanium matte glaze with MacKenzie's iconic finger swipe decoration. Double 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.
(With Lid) Height: 14 1/2 in x diameter: 10 in. There are no visible cracks, losses, or restorations. There are a few minute scuffs along the side, a few inches above the stamps. There are a few minute firing flaws throughout. There is light wear throughout, in particular along the lid, top rim, and the footrim; consistent with age and use.