Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic bowl. Matte glazed stoneware in brown and yellow with streaks of glossy brown. 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.
Height: 3 1/4 in x diameter: 5 1/4 in. No visible chips, cracks, losses, or sign of restoration under UV light. No chips along the rim or footrim. Along the exterior, there is a minute area that is rubbed against, smaller than 1/8 in. Very light wear along the footrim, consistent with age and use.