Microlith
Details
Context
Description
Details
Title: Microlith
Date/Period: Mesolithic
Provenance: Uyjili, Narayanpet Dst.,Telangana
Medium: Jasper Stone
Dimensions(mm): 22 x 13
Weight: 2.5 gm
Source of Acquisition: Surface Collection
Credit Line: Dr. E Sivanagi Reddy, Hyderabad
Accession Number: PIF/000ST6
Context
During the Mesolithic period (10,000 – 8,000 BCE), a significant technological advancement can be seen in the production of smaller tools known as ‘Microliths.
Description
This microlith is crafted from red Jasper-stone, and features flakes on one side and a plain surface on the other. The distal end of the blade is broken, but the edges are clearly defined. This makes it ideal for crafting precise and effective tools.
