lusterware

noun

lus·ter·ware | \ˈlə-stər-ˌwer

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Definition of lusterware

: pottery with an iridescent metallic sheen in the glaze

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Now visitors see Mrs. Buek’s extensive collection of lusterware dishes and a dining room table set for dinner. — John Hanc, New York Times, "Home Sweet Home," 16 Mar. 2016

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