Abstract: The present invention relates to a container suitable for holding paint or a similar fluid, to be sprayed with the aid of a spraying device, which container comprises a closed bottom and a circumferential wall, which at its under side is closed by the bottom and at its upper side comprises attachment means for detachably connecting to a lid, onto which container a spraying gun can be mounted, and is characterized in that the container is easily collapsible and the attachment means comprise a stiff raised rim, comprising first gripping means which can cooperate with second gripping means present on the lid.