Which piece of early medieval artwork, discovered in 1938, 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?

D. The Sutton hoo purse is the correct answer.

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.

powerful warriors rose to become chiefs, who had a privileged place in society.