Details
The Context
Description
Details
Title: Microlith
Date: Mesolithic
Provenance: Godavarikhani, Peddapalli Dt., Telangana
Medium: Quartz
Dimensions(mm): 10 x 25 x 6
Weight: 1.3 gm
Source of Acquisition: Gift
Credit Line: Mr. Sunil Samudrala, Godavarikhani
Accession Number: PIF/00ST21
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, with sharp edges and flaking on either side and a plain surface on other points, is made up of quartz.
