At the hub of the wheel are three creatures—a pig, a snake and a cock—each biting the tail of the other. These three represent the greed, hatred and delusion that dogs our lives. It is these which make the world go round. Remove one and the axis will collapse, bringing the wheel crashing down…
Kasyapa seems both in deep meditation and smiling. The statue had been coated with rich and thick colored patterns but were worn away over years…
Dealing with obstacles by Marcelle Hanselaar
Have added a link to the Royal Academy Arts Return of the Buddha Qingzhou discoveries exhibition 2002
