Details
The Context
Description
Details
Title: Microlith
Date: Mesolithic
Provenance: Godavarikhani, Peddapalli Dt., Telangana
Medium: Chalcedony
Dimensions(mm): 9 x 22.33 x 3
Weight: 0.72 gm
Source of Acquisition: Gift
Credit Line: Mr. Sunil Samudrala, Godavarikhani
Accession Number: PIF/00ST23
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
Black chalcedony stone is used to create a piece of Microlith and points flake towards sharp, downward edges. Microliths are produced from either a small blade (microblade) or a larger blade-like piece of flint by abrupt or truncated retouching.
