There are great gift items galore, some so tantalizing as to be taken home. The second one focuses on items connected to the current special exhibition. In the main shop, shelves are lined with the extensive art book collection, including some fun books on San Francisco and some with an accent on Paris, too. Find lovely jewelry, accessories, decorative objects for dining and desk plus stationery for those who still write with a pen.
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Asian Art - The Met Store
Zoom out. What will we find in the permanent collection? It includes rare sculpture, pottery, carvings, calligraphy, and eccentric artifacts such as coffins, pipes, and weapons. If you like found objects and art that tells a story, this is the place for you.
Asian Art Museum Larkin St. The focus on exhibition-specific merchandise explores and expands upon what is displayed in the galleries with handcrafted items sourced directly from Asia, while buying artist-produced goods supports individuals and communities, ensuring that visitors take home a meaningful memory of their visit. New to the museum store, the figure of Avalokiteshvara can be traced back to India. Guanyin is the Chinese form of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.
Feel good about your purchases, knowing that SAM Shop supports art by buying directly from artists and that all proceeds benefit the museum. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding products, shipping, or special requests. You can reach us at SAM Gallery supports local artists and their careers by increasing their exposure and finding audiences for their work. The gallery has hundreds of works including paintings, drawings, mixed-media works, limited-edition prints, and photographs.