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Psalm: 5
Iconography: The crowned psalmist holds up a book inscribed with the caption I will enter you house. He walks, worshipping, into the domed holy temple. I will worship at your holy temple
Art: Although a gap has been left in the text to receive the caption, the writing has been inserted in the little book instead.
Thread stitch: y, with red thread
Historical Relevance:
Quire: 6



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