Ceramic - Artwork- Ceramic, [Wood Fired Pot] by John Crump

Historical information

Samuel John CRUMP

John Crump obtained a Diploma in Art (Pottery) in 1968 at the Ballarat Technical Art School. He lectured in ceramics at Ballarat Teachers' College (1972-1976) and State College Victoria Ballarat (1976 and 1991), as well as making functional stoneware, decorative and architectural forms and ceramic panels.

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.

Physical description

Wheel thrown pot with burnished Black Hill ochre slip over a local stoneware body. The pot was woodfired to 1300 degrees celcius in a Hoffman kiln.

Gift of John Crump in memory of Barbara Crump, Head of the School of Education Teaching Resource Centre.

Inscriptions & markings

Incised on base 'Crump'

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