Details
The Context
Details
Title: Microlith
Date: Mesolithic
Provenance: Uyjili, Mekthal Mandal, Telangana
Medium: Stone
Dimensions (mm): 29 x 15.22
Weight: 7.16 gm
Source of Acquisition: Surface Collection
Credit Line: Dr. E Sivanagi Reddy
Accession Number: PIF/000ST7
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The Context
The Microlith is made from flint, a favored material in mesolithic tool making due to its ability to split into thin, sharp splinters. The core flake piece of chalcedony is sharply flaked on all surfaces, with both ends left unfinished.
