The distinctions of the statues by Tori or in the Tori-Shiki are the ancient Emon (clothes), dress code system, the almond-shaped eyes and the ancient smile (the archaic smile) which were affected by the style of Buddhist Statues of Chinese Northern Wei.
中国北魏の仏像の様式の影響を受けた、古式の衣文や服制、杏仁形の眼、古式の微笑（アルカイックスマイル）などに止利および止利式の仏像の特色がある。