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Psalm: 123
Iconography: Christ holds a tau crozier and lifts up one of the saved by his wrist. One of the flanking nimbed figures points to the tag and to the people below. One group of smiling people are being saved; the other are baring their teeth and snarling: Blessed is the lord who has not given us (to their teeth).
Art:
Thread stitch: yes
Historical Relevance:
Quire: 19


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