Close detail of a horse leg showing a chestnut.

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

This image shows the front leg of a horse with a small raised bump called a chestnut. It is part of a large stone carving that displays highly realistic muscles and veins.


A close view of a horse leg from an ancient marble relief showing an anatomical chestnut.

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Material: Pentelic marble Date range: Late 4th century BC or 1st century BC Origin: Found near...

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