FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a cosmetic receptacle showing our new design as embodied in a soap receptacle;

FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof, the side opposite being identical to the side shown;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the side opposite being identical to the side shown;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the lid element, shown separately for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the base portion of the container, shown separately for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 7 is an exploded cross sectional view taken along line 7--7 of FIG. 7;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view showing my new design embodied in a cosmetic receptacle;

FIG. 9 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the lid element, shown separately for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 14 is a cross sectional view taken along line 14--14 of FIG. 14;

FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of the assembled article;

FIG. 16 is a right side elevational view thereof, the side opposite being a mirror image of the side shown; and,

FIG. 17 is an exploded rear elevational view thereof.