This stele magnificently highlights the traditional characteristics of Northern dynasty steles. At the stele's top, two pairs of intertwining dragons canopy the upper niches on the front and back. In the front upper niche, Maitreya Bodhisattva sits with ankles crossed. Inside the main niche sits Shakyamuni Buddha on a raised square pedestal preaching the Dharma, flanked by disciples holding alms bowls and bodhisattvas holding ornaments. Below are two kneeling donors making offerings. Underneath the pedestal is a royal elephant carriage, on which an earth deity is lifting a censer above his head. Lotuses emerge from the elephant's mouth and are blooming around the deity. Flanking the royal carriage are two bhiksus making offerings. Two lions lead the way of the elephant's procession. Standing beside the lions are Dharma guardians with western regions appearance, reflecting the artistic and cultural blending between those regions and Han China.