Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio pottery ceramic square box with applied rings. Shino glazed stoneware. Stamped along the lid along the interior of the ring.

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: 4 1/2 in x width: 3 3/4 in x depth: 3 3/4 in. There are no visible chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. There is a glazing flaw along the base piece measuring approximately 1/2 inch in length, visible in the lot listing. Extremely light wear throughout. Light wear along the lid rim, base rim and foot rim, consistent with age and use.