Rare 1970 Japan World Expo "Time Capsule" Lucite Paperweight by Matsushita (Panasonic) - In Original Box

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Elevate your desk, bookshelf, or curiosity cabinet with an exceptional piece of Mid-Century Modern space-age history. This exceptionally rare Lucite … Read more Elevate your desk, bookshelf, or curiosity cabinet with an exceptional piece of Mid-Century Modern space-age history. This exceptionally rare Lucite paperweight commemorates the historic burying of two time capsules during the 1970 Japan World Exposition (Expo '70) in Osaka.

The piece was created as a joint partnership between The Mainichi Newspapers and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (globally recognized today as Panasonic). Suspended flawlessly inside a heavy, crystal-clear solid acrylic block is a miniature, brilliant silver-toned representation of the actual Expo '70 time capsule pot.

This specific collectible features crisp Japanese text etched on one side and English on the reverse, reading: "TIME CAPSULE EXPO'70 - Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd." Historically, these exclusive corporate versions were not sold to the public and were given primarily as commemorative gifts to Matsushita executive leadership.

Adding tremendous value to this specific piece is the inclusion of its ultra-rare original presentation box, making it an absolute must-have investment piece for collectors of World’s Fair memorabilia, vintage advertising, or Japanese Mid-Century design. See less