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Surface and cross-sectional analyses were performed to evaluate glaze morphology, the glaze\u2013body interface, and the formation of metallic phases responsible for the luster effect. SEM observations indicated that the glaze applied to the white clay body exhibited greater thickness uniformity and a well-defined transition zone. In contrast, the chamotte clay body, due to its higher porosity, showed a more heterogeneous glaze distribution and increased interfacial irregularities. EDS analyses revealed the localized distribution of metallic elements, particularly silver and copper, and demonstrated the influence of body composition on glaze\u2013body interactions. XRD results confirmed the presence of silver- and copper-rich crystalline phases on the glaze surface. 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