The Savior "Wet Beard"

Newly painted Russian Icon of the Savior "Wet Beard". This icon is striking, flawless execution of painting and with a fully gilt background.  The panel itself is traditional with the spines on the reverse and is without kovcheg.  The subject matter is rare and represents a very early theme in Russian iconography.  The "Wet Beard" depiction is known as such with the beard of Christ coming to a distinctive point at the end.  There is a small and insignificant dent at the top of the icon, but overall, this icon is close to perfection.  Sized at 10 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 1 1/8"