Spanish lusterware comes from a pottery style that was developed in the Middle East. Lusterware made its first appearance in Spain by being imported from eastern countries such as Baghdad, Basra, and Kufa. In the 8th century, Arab occupation brought new influences of Islamic culture and art to Spain. Muslim potters brought knowledge of new materials and methods. These methods revolutionized pottery in spain. Spanish lusterware was a type of pottery that had a unique glazing process that simulated the rich shininess of precious metals and became the most beautiful and sought-after pottery in Europe during the fifteenth century. In Valencia and neighboring towns is where most of the pottery was made.

Process The pottery was first dipped in