Details
The Context
Details
Title: Microlith
Date: Mesolithic
Provenance: Godavarikhani, Telangana
Medium: Stone
Dimensions(mm): 9 x 34 x 6
Weight: 1.5 gm
Source of Acquisition: Gift
Credit Line: Mr. Sunil Samudrala, Godavarikhani
Accession Number: PIF/00ST27
The Context
A piece of Microlith, blade, made up of Quartz from Godavarikhani. The microlithic piece features flaking towards its upward sharp edges. Its typical shape, known as an simple blade, dates back to the Mesolithic period. It is characterized by its very long, thin bladelet form.
