Set of 5 white porcelain and glass cups, used as vessels for preparing pigments, inks, or gilding in a studio. Their size and significant thickness indicate professional use, likely in decorative painting, ceramics, or gilding. The residual traces visible inside attest to actual, antique use, enhancing their authenticity. This type of cup was often used as a supplement to palettes or mixing tables.
✦ Provenance: Artist/decorator's studio ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: Diameter 2 to 3.5 cm ✦ Material: Porcelain and glass ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, traces of use and old residue, slight wear and small marks. Chips only on the 2 rectangular models.
Perfect for completing an antique studio aesthetic, a painter's display case, or a cabinet of curiosities focused on the decorative arts.
