The four sides of the capital of this column are decorated with the face of the goddess Hathor, depicted with a woman's face and cow ears, topped by the representation of a shrine façade. The whole is made to look like a sistrum, a musical instrument; the shaft of the column is inscribed with the name of King Apries, who is described as being the beloved of the goddess Neith the Lady of Sais, the 26th Dynasty capital in the western Delta.
Late Period, 26th Dynasty, Apries (c.589–570 BC)
