Details
The Context
Description
Details
Title: Microlith
Date: Mesolithic
Provenance: Godavarikhani, Peddapalli Dt., Telangana
Medium: Quartzite Stone
Dimensions(mm): 32 x 18 x 4
Weight: 2.3 gm
Source of Acquisition: Gift
Credit Line: Mr. Sunil Samudrala, Godavarikhani
Accession Number: PIF/00ST19
The Context
In the Mesolithic period, a significant technological advancement was the creation of parallel-sided blades. There was a noticeable trend towards the production of smaller tools, known as microliths, likely driven by adaptations to environmental changes.
Description
A piece of Microlith, edges are very sharp, flakes are present on both the surface, made up of Quartzite. It’s a flake tool and its flaking is visible on one side.
