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Anamorphic Cups

"Anamorphic" refers to a distorted image that only appears normal when viewed with a special device. The most common of these is the anamorphic cylinder, which typically consists of a mirrored cylinder placed in the center of a distorted painting. Such curiosities first appeared in the 1600s, and became popular throughout Europe in the 18th century.

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 mirror finish. The porcelain saucer is printed with distorted images or words. These graphics can only be viewed correctly though the curved, reflective surface of the cup. The image is indecipherable when the cup and saucer are separate.

A prototype of the Anamorphic Cup was first shown during Tokyo Designers Block 2003, and consequently became a retail product the following year.

Anamorphic Cups are available from Wings Trading (HK) Co., Ltd.

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