Warren Mackenzie Studio Pottery Teapot - Mid-Century Modern

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A Gem of Mid-Century Design: Large Asian-inspired glazed stoneware lidded teapot with bamboo handle by internationally acclaimed studio potter Warren … Read more A Gem of Mid-Century Design: Large Asian-inspired glazed stoneware lidded teapot with bamboo handle by internationally acclaimed studio potter Warren Mackenzie, American
This exceptional piece from the mid-1960s is based on traditional Japanese ceremonial tea vessels, showcasing Mackenzie's masterful interpretation of Eastern pottery traditions. The superb Shino glaze - a traditional Japanese technique creating distinctive orange-red coloration with subtle variations - demonstrates the artist's renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail.
About the Artist: Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018) was one of North America's most influential studio potters. A student of Bernard Leach in England, Mackenzie brought the functional pottery movement to North America and taught at the University of Minnesota for decades. His work is held in major museum collections worldwide, and he received numerous international awards for his contributions to ceramic arts.
Condition: Superb overall with one old, negligible spot repair.

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Dimensions: 12.5"H (base to top of handle) × 9.25"W (approx.)
Period: Mid-1960s
Artist: Warren Mackenzie
Origin: American
Materials: Glazed stoneware, bamboo
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Asian-inspired
Item Type: Vintage Studio Pottery

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