A fine Shan alabaster Buddha, c.18-19th century, of fine features and good detail seated in dhyanasana above a raised pedestal wearing a loose fitting sanghati with floral borders, the visage with serene expression and down cast eyes, below a projecting cintanami, decorated with polychrome mineral earth pigments and remnant gilt, Burma, 81 x 42 cm note: for a similar example cf. Christie's, Amsterdam, Asian Ceramics and works of Art, May 2001, lots 144-145