The New York Central 48-Pan Empty Palette with Hot-Press Swatch Cards is built for the professional artist who requires maximum color capacity and accurate pigment cataloging. This enamel-coated metal tin houses 48 removable half pans, giving you room for expansive watercolor, gouache, or specialty paint collections. The bright enamel interior ensures color accuracy, and the generous fold-out mixing tray supports large-scale blending. Included are 5 archival-quality hot-press swatch cards made from 140 lb cotton paper, each printed with 48 sections for comprehensive color documentation. Designed for portability with a thumb ring and compact profile, this palette is equally suited for studio organization and plein air adventures.