Figures and Buildings Japanese and Chinese, late 1940s, ten lead figures of Japanese at work and play, 3/4 in. to 2-1/4 in., [good condition]; seven mostly lead figures of Shinto structures, 1 in. to 3 in., [minor loses, minor paint loss]; five ceramic Japanese farmhouses, 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/4 in. to 3 x 3-1/2 x 2 in., [good condition]; eight miniature Chinese clay figures, 1 in. to 2 in., [minor losses]; nine Chinese clay figures of palace and country buildings, bridge and boat in multi-color enamel, 1-1/2 in. to 3-1/2 in., [minor losses], (39 pieces total); lot accompanied by [Bonkei: Tray Landscape] by J?zan Hirota, Kodansha.. Condition: . Notes: These figures are used in the Japanese art of Bonkei or tray landscapes. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Prof. John W. Bennett; Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina