Fragment of a tankard (schnelle) with Justice, Faith and Patience c. 1566s

This fragment of a tankard, or "schnelle," is a ceramic work by Anno Knütgen, a German potter who died at the young age of 19. The work, made around 1566, features a raised relief of a female figure, possibly Justice, Faith, or Patience. The tankard also includes other decorative elements like a cityscape and floral motifs, highlighting the artist's skill in ceramic relief. This piece is a valuable example of German stoneware from the Renaissance period.