The title lies, I have no idea if they are Chinese. There are 9 of them though, they apparently came back from Japan before the war, I only say Chinese because he brought back quite a bit from China. They are varying heights but fairly similar, just shorter than my coffee cup. Major apologies for the terrible photos, I can't find anywhere to get the lighting right.
They are all very very glossy, with the exception being the skin, very matte, almost rough. There are no markings of course. I am fairly certain the blue and purple one is Sau, but can't find anything on nine wise men, only three.
http://imgur.com/a/BgXMnThe link goes to an album of 8 photos, including the front and back of 3 I've randomly picked out. If anyone knows anything about them, please let me know!!