Gold luster is a metallic film that can be produced on glazed ceramics and glass by combining silver and copper compounds and firing the object. It was first developed in the 800s by Egyptian and Syrian glassmakers and later used by Iranian potters in the 13th century to produce shiny, gold-like effects. While gold luster was popular throughout the Islamic world, it is now rare and difficult to produce safely due to its toxic ingredients and hazardous application and firing process.