engrailed, above which is a helmet supported by two lions, and bearing a
swan’s head and neck, with wings elevated for crest. The carving is,
unfortunately, a good deal decayed.
Adjoining the interior of each of the west doorways is a stoup; that on
the north side is shown in Fig. 1112.
The ambry or sacrament house stands in the east wall on the north side
of the altar. It is one of the most elaborately carved and sculptured
examples now remaining in Scotland. The sacrament house is well shown in
the drawing by Mr. Robertson (Fig. 1113). It is 5 feet 6 inches high by
3 feet wide across the cope and base. The opening, which is checked
[Illustration: FIG. 1111.--Fowlis Easter Church. South-West Doorway.]
for a door, has an ogee arch with richly carved buttresses on each side.
Above the recess is sculptured a remarkable group (Fig. 1114). In the
centre is the bust of the Saviour, on a larger scale than the other
figures, holding in His left hand the globe, surmounted by a small
cross--the attribute of sovereignty. On each side is an angel--that on
the right holding the cross, and that on the left the pillar of the
scourging. Both
[Illustration: FIG. 1112.
Fowlis Easter Church.