Microlith
Details
Context
Description
Details
Title:Microlith
Date: Mesolithic
Provenance:Godavarikhani, Peddapalli Dst. Telangana
Medium: Chalcedony – Stone
Dimensions(mm): 11 x 22 x 6
Weight: 1.5 gm
Source of Acquisition: Gift
Credit Line: Sunil Samudrala, Godavarikhani
Accession Number: PIF/00ST24
Context
The Mesolithic period was marked by key innovations like parallel-sided blades. It also showed a strong trend toward creating microliths which are smaller tools owing to environmental changes.
Description
This microlith, made of black chalcedony, shows clear downward flaking along its sharp edges. Used as a flake tool, it has both crude and refined edges. Chalcedony, common in the Mesolithic period, was preferred for its ability to produce thin, sharp flakes.
