Balbino Lucano attr. - Vintage Tlaquepaque Jalisco Mexican Petatillo Floor Vase with Handles

Balbino Lucano (1892-1964) was a Mexican ceramicist from Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico. Balbino Lucano and his father, Tomas, were two of the most prominent post Mexican Revolution potters of Tonala and Tlaquepaque. They pioneered this region's glazed pottery with artwork that included social realism, Aztec revival and the petatillo technique. It's also known that Lucano did not sign most of his early works.

The Petatillo technique is a revered form of Mexican ceramic decoration known for its intricate, lattice-like patterns that resemble a woven mat. Originating in the town of Tonalá, Jalisco, this style reflects a blend of indigenous and colonial artistic traditions. The name “Petatillo” comes from the Spanish word petate, referring to the woven mats that inspire the technique’s signature background design.