I think those look like Chinese guardian lions, not Pixiu? Pixius don't come with balls under their paws, but they do have antlers and wings.
Chinese or
Imperial guardian lions are a traditional
Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of
stone, they are also known as
stone lionsor
shishi. The lions are always presented in pairs, a manifestation of
yin and yang, the female representing yin and the male yang.The male lion has its right front paw on a type of cloth ball simply called an "
embroidered ball" (绣球;
xiù qiú), which is sometimes carved with a geometric pattern. The female is essentially identical, but has a cub under the left paw, representing the cycle of life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_guardian_lions
Pixiu (
貔貅;
píxiū;
P'i-hsiu), is a
Chinese mythical hybrid creature, commonly (but incorrectly) referred to in the West by the Greek word "chimera", and considered a powerful protector of practitioners of
Feng Shui. It resembles a strong, winged lion.
Pixiu is an earth and sea variation, particularly an influential and auspicious creature for wealth. It is said to have a voracious appetite towards only gold, silver and jewels. Therefore, traditionally to the Chinese, Pixiu have always been regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing
Cai Qi (財氣 wealth) from all directions.
[1][2] Because of this, according to
Chinese zodiac, it is especially helpful for those who are going through a bad year.
There are two different types of Pixiu, a male and a female. The physical difference is seen by their
antlers. The one with two antlers is the female of the species and is called a
"Bìxié" and the one with one antler is the male of the species and is called a "
Tiān lù".
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixiu
