435
435
USA, 1970
16mm film reel in canister 1 h × 7¼ dia in (3 × 18 cm)
16mm film reel in canister 1 h × 7¼ dia in (3 × 18 cm)
estimate: $700–900
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This film is about Commodore Perry's "opening" of Japan to the western world (1852-1854) and the technology the United States shared with Japan in the wake of the end of its isolationist policies. The film explores these themes through Japanese artwork popular during the era.
Film run time: 8 minutes. Color.
provenance: Steve Cabella / Modern i Shop | Collection of eames.com, London