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Is a horse hoof a nail?
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Yes, a horse hoof is similar to a fingernail on a human's hand. It is made of the same types of proteins and has the same purpose: protecting the skin underneath from injury. Shop a range of horse hoof decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Original French Anatomical Study of Horse's Hoof
By Robert Ladou
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original French Anatomical Study of Horse's Hoof
Artist: Robert Ladou (French, 1929-2014
Category
20th Century Academic Animal Paintings
Materials
Pencil, Watercolor
French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mounted horse hoof inkwell with horseshoe pen holder
Inkwell shoe ferrer pen holder with beautiful
Category
Antique 1890s French Folk Art Inkwells
Materials
Chrome, Wrought Iron
Elmwood Square Coffee Table with Open Fretwork and Horse-Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
and horse-hoof legs. Born in the later years of the 20th century, this Chinese coffee table features
Category
20th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Vintage Chinese Side Table with Whitewash Finish and Horse Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
ring pull on floral backplate, horse hoof legs and professionally done custom distressed finish. Imbued
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Table with Humpback Stretchers and Horse Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
lacquer, humpback stretchers and horse hoof legs. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this fruitwood
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Chinese Low Kang Table with Horse Hoof Feet and Pierced Sides
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese low kang table from the mid-20th century, with pierced sides and horse hoof feet
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tables
Materials
Wood
