Vintage collector plate featuring Albrecht Dürer's "Praying Hands" design.

Vintage collector plate featuring Albrecht Dürer's "Praying Hands" design. * Featured item is negotiable * Origin: Japan * mail or pick up The "Praying Hands," also known as "Study of the Hands of an Apostle," is a pen-and-ink drawing by the German printmaker, painter, and engraver Albrecht Dürer. Created around 1508, this iconic image has been reproduced countless times across various media. It symbolizes faith, devotion, and the power of prayer. Collector plates featuring religious imagery, like the "Praying Hands," were particularly popular in the mid-20th century. Many were produced in Japan for export, often adorned with gold trim and delicate floral designs. These plates were intended for decorative purposes, displayed on walls or shelves as symbols of faith and home decor.