Large glazed stoneware teapot by Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018), a renowned American studio potter and key figure in the functional pottery movement in North America. This piece is 8 1/2 inches high, 9 inches wide, and 7 inches deep, featuring an Asian-inspired design with a distinctive bamboo handle. Warren MacKenzie was a professor at the University of Minnesota and influenced generations of potters through his integration of functionality and aesthetic simplicity. This teapot showcases his mastery of wheel-thrown ceramics and his profound appreciation for traditional forms.