1973 Second Place D.C. Armory Dog Show Trophy Plaque by Merle kid cup and then two banded patterns

and then two banded patterns around the neck

From a second batch of drawings by the prolific and endlessly inventive Chicago artist James Frederic Bone (1929-2015)

and 100% ready to wear

particularly around the shoulders and near the base further animate the surface

1973 Second Place D.C. Armory Dog Show Trophy Plaque by Merle kid cup and then two banded patternsJust a fun one. I am not great with dog species, but I think this is a Rottweiler, and I would guess a portrait of the specific Rottweiler who took second place in the 1973 National Capital "Open Dog" Competition. It appears to be hand painted porcelain, glued I believe to the wooden plaque, and I think would make a pretty nice addition to a wall of dog portraits (or second place prizes!) 7 1 8" x 5" x 7 8" and in great vintage condition. Signed on