Close up of horse with panther skin from grave relief

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

This is a close-up view showing the detailed carving of a large horse from an ancient Greek grave relief. The horse's powerful body is covered with a panther skin, with the distinctive pattern of the big cat's hide carved into the marble surface.


Detail view of carved horse covered with panther skin from ancient Greek Pentelic marble grave relief

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

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