Question

Which piece of early medieval artwork, discovered in 1938, helped shed light on the life of the anglo-saxons?

a. bishop bernward's doors
b. court of lions
c. the lindisfarne gospels
d. the sutton hoo purse?

Answer 1

D. The Sutton hoo purse is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Sutton Hoo purse is an Anglo-Saxon artefact recovered form the burial ship at Sutton Hoo in England. It is similar to medieval artefacts, its small and easy to carry around. It gives a glimpse into the life of Anglo Saxons and their artefacts. The lid was used for covering leather pouches containing gold coins. It was hung with three straps from the waist belt and fastened by gold buckle.