These three figures of Buddha are made of clay stucco. The elegant and beautiful appearance of the three figures show a new style. imperial patronage of Buddhism in the Sui dynasty, emanating from metropolitan China. Each of them stands on a lotus pedestal with a double row of inverted and closely-overlapping petals. The Buddha at the center is accompanied by two Bodhisattvas. This combination symbolize the idea of salvation through Bodhisattvas. Any enlightened beings who have vowed to become Buddhas, have to postponed this event. They have to wait until all other sentient creatures have been saved.