Lusterware in the medieval period of Islam and the manufacturing centers in Iran

One of the most notable Iranian earthenware in the middle medieval period of Islam, which is crafted by painting on a layer of glaze, is lusterware. According to archaeological studies, lusterware was manufactured from 2nd-3rd centuries A.H until the Qajari era; But the golden age of lusterware dates back between 6th to 8th centuries A.H. Numerous studies were conducted on lusterware from the medieval period of Islam which are mostly accomplished by the western researchers. However, in recent years some clues of lusterware were found following the archaeological excavations in Iran; But unfortunately, we have few information due to the limited report publications. Nevertheless, the available information is very important. The main purpose of this article is to study the history of lusterware in Iran with emphasis on the medieval period of Islam and also to discuss the manufacturing centers in the country.