Pottery & porcelain

Val Murat Cushing marks

18 marks.

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18 marks
Val Murat Cushing mark

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Undated

stoneware

stoneware

Teapot Method: Thrown and Altered Surface Technique: Glaze , Wax Resist

Val Murat Cushing mark

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Undated

stoneware

Illustrated example dated 2013.

stoneware

Covered Jar Method: Thrown Surface Technique: Glaze

About Val Murat Cushing

Val Cushing (1931–2013) studied at Alfred University, earning BFA and MFA degrees, and taught ceramics there from 1957 to 1997. His work explored functional and sculptural possibilities in bowls, pitchers, casseroles and lidded jars. His glaze-chemistry research developed influential matte and satin glaze formulas. He was a founding member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts in 1962.