lusterware

American  

[luhs-ter-wair] / ˈlʌs tərˌwɛər /

noun

1. ceramic ware covered with a luster.

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Etymology

Origin of lusterware

First recorded in 1815–25; luster ¹ + ware ¹

Example Sentences

Standing in a room that held a 13th-century ceramic mihrab, or prayer niche, from Iran, she was counting how many human figures were on the Persian lusterware tiles that lined the doorway.

From New York Times

Now visitors see Mrs. Buek’s extensive collection of lusterware dishes and a dining room table set for dinner.

From New York Times

Dixon is famous for moving around his treasure trove of accessories: overscaled apothecary jars, Venetian brocade pillows, flea market candlesticks, lusterware porcelain and French garden orbs.

From Washington Post

But the high point is a group of lusterware vases with hand painted Persian patterns from the Pilkington Tile and Pottery Company.

From New York Times

In the living room, two five-armed chandeliers with lusterware art glass, in an ornate expression of Art Deco, still hang from the ceiling, accompanied by matching sconces on the walls.

From New York Times