i would think it's pretty clear. well, without getting into it too deeply.. he is sitting on a religious symbol of worship. i don't want to turn this into a heated debate but it's just personal opinions over subject matter. i think it's a pretty cool dio but that one bit irks me enough to not get it. i know for some it may be something totally hard to understand.
for example, i've been grown and taught by my parents to not wear my shoes in the house. i always take them off before entering. it's been a custom thing that i've always respected and continue to do today. i've had friends question me why. it sounds funny i know.
they look at me very oddly and offended. do you guys remember the original base to Sideshow's Elektra PF figure? same concept.