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Niloak Mission Swirl Pottery is an American art pottery produced by the Niloak Pottery Company of Benton, Arkansas, patented in 1910, and distinguished by its unmistakable swirled, multi-colored clay body formed without a surface glaze.
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What makes Niloak Mission Swirl pottery distinctive?
Mission Swirl is made by combining differently colored clays into a marbled, swirling body rather than applying the design as a surface decoration. The pattern runs through the clay, and the pottery is characteristically unglazed.
Where was Niloak pottery made?
Niloak pottery was produced by the Niloak Pottery Company in Benton, Arkansas. The company became known nationally for its Mission Swirl line during the early 20th century.
What does the name Niloak mean?
Niloak is "kaolin" spelled backward, referring to a clay material used in pottery. The Benton, Arkansas, company used the name for the art pottery line associated with its distinctive swirl technique.
When did Niloak Mission Swirl pottery begin?
The Mission Swirl process is associated with the early 20th century and a patent dating to 1910. Niloak's Benton production expanded after the company was incorporated in 1911.
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