Microlith
Details
Context
Description
Details
Title:Microlith
Date: Mesolithic
Provenance:Godavarikhani, Peddapalli Dst. Telangana
Medium: Chert – Stone
Dimensions(mm): 9 x 35 x 2
Weight: 1.1 gm
Source of Acquisition: Gift
Credit Line: Sunil Samudrala, Godavarikhani, Telangana
Accession Number: PIF/00ST26
Context
In the Mesolithic period, parallel-sided blades and smaller tools called microliths emerged, reflecting technological shifts driven by environmental changes.
Description
This is the distal end of a chert pressure blade from Godavarikhani. This microlith features flaking towards its upward sharp edges, this typical shape dates back to the early Mesolithic period. It is characterized by its very long, thin bladelet form.
