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LUSTER DECORATION [2 records]

Record 1 1996-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
  • Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
DEF

A thin metallic coating on glaze.

CONT

Some lustres look like mother-of-pearl, some are coloured and some combine metallic and coloured effects with iridescence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques de la céramique
  • Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
DEF

[...] des particules métalliques très fines en solution qui permettent d'obtenir des reflets métalliques variables.

CONT

Les lustres [...] sont des effets d'irisation métallisés sur les glaçures.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
DEF

A metallic film either completely covering or used as a design on the surface of pottery ... The luster pigment containing silver, copper, gold or platinum is applied with a brush over an already fired glaze.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
OBS

L'emploi du reflet métallique, technique coûteuse et compliquées, est une des grandes innovations des potiers musulmans. (...) Les premières tentatives semblent être des plats à décor moulé (...) Un léger film métallique recouvre la glaçure plombeuse transparente (...) Par la suite, le lustre est utilisé pour peindre des motifs ou le fond selon l'effet recherché.

Spanish

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