The crowning figure is a single lion resting on an abacus adorned with a line of geese. Between this and the shaft is the bell shaped inverted lotus. The capital still retains in places its high lustrous polish.

The lion is characterized by vigorous modeling of its muscles, veins, paws and uniform curls of its manes. Endowed with a vitality and strength it is ranked with the finest examples of the sculptures of the Mauryan period.