Bring life to your drinks with our anamorphic cup
The Anamorphic Cup is the first product to employ the centuries-old visual play of the anamorphic cylinder. The stainless steel cup has a polished replicate finish. The porcelain saucer is printed with distorted pics or words. These graphics can only be viewed correctly through the curved, reflective surface of the cup. The image is indecipherable when the cup and saucer are separate. It refers to a distorted image that only appears normal when viewed with or reflected from a special device. Such curiosities first appeared in the 1600s and became popular throughout Europe in the 18th Century. Anamorphosis refers to a distorted photograph that best appears normal while contemplated from a unique device--usually, a cylinder with a fantastically reflective floor located in the middle of a portray mendacity face up. This visual play, popular in 18th century Europe, has been modernized in the Anamorphic Cup, created by American-born designer Ross McBride, now living in Tokyo. The cup is sta...