Uhm, you have it backwards on the definition of anachronism. An artifact would be a remnant, even of current period.
So no, I said anachronism.
Perhaps I misunderstood you. Show me how your usage fits below.
anachronism (noun): something (such as a word, an object, or an event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where it does not belong in a story, movie, etc.
: a person or a thing that seems to belong to the past and not to fit in the present
Full Definition of ANACHRONISM
1: an error in chronology; especially : a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other
2: a person or a thing that is chronologically out of place; especially : one from a former age that is incongruous in the present
3: the state or condition of being chronologically out of place
nevermind
number 2 makes you right. Thanks.