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Lot # 108 - Vintage Mexican Tlaquepaque Petatillo & Rain/Night Pottery

Pieces are in vintage/antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the photos to evaluate the exact condition, glazing, and details of each individual item in this lot.

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Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Start Date/Time:	16-Jun-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	23-Jun-2026 8:47:00 PM
Current bid:	0
Highest bidder:	--
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Description :

This lot features a striking collection of traditional Mexican folk art pottery from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, a world-renowned hub for exceptional ceramic craftsmanship. Highly sought after by collectors of fine ethnographic art, this curated selection highlights two of the region's most celebrated historic styles.

The standout pieces showcase the intricate Petatillo style. This demanding technique is named after the woven palm mats (petates) because the artist meticulously fills the entire background with fine, cross-hatched lines using a brush made of long animal hair. Achieving this level of precision requires immense skill, patience, and a steady hand. Traditionally painted using native clay slips (engobes), Petatillo pottery features vibrant allegorical imagery, stylized flora, and native fauna that draw heavily from both pre-Hispanic motifs and Spanish colonial influences.

Complementing these are pieces featuring the distinct Rain/Night (Lluvia/Noche) glaze, recognizable by its deep, dark backdrops punctuated by delicate, lighter droplets or mottling that mimic a stormy night sky. Together, these pieces display the rich cultural heritage and masterful hand-painted illustrative work that define the golden age of Jalisco folk ceramics.

Condition

Pieces are in vintage/antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the photos to evaluate the exact condition, glazing, and details of each individual item in this lot.

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Auction History

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PAYMENT DETAILS

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We make every effort to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Sound Estate Company does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.

Lot # 108 - Vintage Mexican Tlaquepaque Petatillo & Rain/Night Pottery

Description :

Condition

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Auction History

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