Bidspirit auction | Warren MacKenzie Vessel w/ Recessed

Warren MacKenzie Vessel w/ Recessed Lid - Stamped - Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018). Studio ceramic pot or vase with a recessed lid. Stoneware with a thin titanium matte glaze. 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: 8 1/4 in x diameter: 7 in. Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. There are some white paint accretions along the surface of the pot. Light wear along the rim where the lid and body meet. Light wear to the underside.