Pixiu is an ornament that attracts wealth. Of course it can be placed.
Pixiu (Pinyin: pí xiū), also known as "to ward off evil spirits and Tianlu", is a ferocious and auspicious beast recorded in ancient Chinese books and Han folk myths and legends. Pixiu has a mouth but no anus. It can swallow everything without releasing it. It can only go in but not out. It has special magical powers. Therefore, it has the meaning of attracting wealth and absorbing wealth from all directions. It also has the function of driving away evil spirits and bringing good luck. It is a symbol of ancient times. One of the five auspicious beasts (in addition to the dragon, phoenix, turtle, and unicorn), it is called the beast that attracts wealth. Ancient Chinese Feng Shui scholars believe that Pixiu is an auspicious animal that can turn disaster into good fortune. From ancient times to the present, emperors and common people have attached great importance to collecting and wearing Pixiu. In addition to its functions of attracting wealth, bringing luck, and warding off evil spirits, Pixiu also has the functions of holding a house, turning Tai Sui, and promoting marriage. Currently, it is still used as a cultivator. The effect of hall consecration is more obvious. Chinese tradition has the custom of decorating "Pixiu". Pixiu has rich meanings. People believe that it can bring joy and good luck. In ancient times, people often used Pixiu as a title for the army.