Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• atefe fazel ¹
• Mohamad mirshafiei ²

¹ faculty member

² Tabriz Islamic Art University

Abstract

Lusterware is a manifestation of metallic brilliance that appears on the surface of ceramic glaze through the formation of a thin layer containing reduced metallic particles, capable of reflecting a range of hues from golden to reddish tones. The successful formation of this layer depends on a combination of physical, chemical, and technical factors, where any disturbance in these parameters may result in diminished shine or instability of the layer. The aim of this research is to analyze the manufacturing technology and identify the factors influencing the formation of the lustre layer based on historical written sources and experimental data. Accordingly, this study seeks to answer two key questions: (1) What are the variable factors involved in the successful formation of the lustre layer? and (2) How can a lustre glaze be produced by combining insights from historical sources and laboratory methods?
In terms of nature and methodology, this research is descriptive–analytical, and data have been collected through library studies, observation, and laboratory experimentation. The results indicate that three main factors—including the base glaze, the composition of the lustre mixture, and the reduction-firing process—play a decisive role in the successful development of the lustre layer

Keywords

• Lustre glaze
• ‘Ara’is al-Jawahir
• Abu’l-Qasim al-Kashani
• reduction firing

Main Subjects

• Indigenous Knowledge