From a practical aspect this protected the figures against breakage and psychologically gives the images a sense of strength and power, usually enhanced by a supporting back pillar.

从实用的角度来看，这保护了雕像，让它们不破裂，并在心理上赋予形象一种强壮有力的感觉，这种感觉通常又被一个在后方支撑的柱子加强。