NEWS – Do you remember the zeotropes from long ago? You know – “an optical toy in which figures on the inside of a revolving cylinder are viewed through slits in its circumference and appear like a single animated figure” (Merriam-Webster). Well, the Luycho Mirror Cup The Running Horse is a little like that. The side of the cup has thin vertical strips of mirrored paint and its saucer contains the design. So, when you place the cup on its saucer and rotate it, you can see the design move on the side of the cup.
The Luycho mirrored cups are made in South Korea. They’re also made of porcelain and are NOT microwave or dishwasher-safe. You must hand wash them with a soft cloth to maintain your design. Genuine Luycho cups have the Luycho mark inside the cup, so if your cup doesn’t have the mark, you have a knock-off. The knock-offs require you to use a camera to see the moving design, so beware of what you’re buying.
The Luycho Mirror Cup The Running Horse is available from Amazon for $82.00. There’s also a Jumping Cat and a Flying Bird cup. They’re expensive but might make a unique gift for someone who has everything.
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