Title:Microlith
Date: Mesolithic
Provenance: Godavarikhani, Peddapalli Dst. Telangana
Medium: Chalcedony – Stone
Dimensions(mm): 9 x 34 x 6
Weight: 1.5 gm
Source of Acquisition: Gift
Credit Line: Sunil Samudrala, Godavarikhani, Telangana
Accession Number: PIF/00ST27
Significant technological progress, characterized by the emergence of microliths, occurred in the Mesolithic era as a consequence of environmental alterations.
A piece of microlith is a type of backed blade made of chalcedony from Godavarikhani. Blades that have one edge blunted by the removal of tiny flakes are known as backed blades. This microlithic piece features flaking along its upper sharp edges. This particular piece dates back to the Mesolithic period and is characterized by its long and thin bladelet form.
