THAILAND, LAN NA PERIOD, 16TH/17TH CENTURY

Founded in San Francisco in 1861 during the California Gold Rush, initially as a frame and mirror shop, Gump’s became an important source for Asian art in the early 20th century when its owner, Alfred Livingston Gump developed a fascination with all things Asian. The store is still known today for its massive 18th century gilt-lacquered figure of Buddha, which proudly sits in its lobby.