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Human Generated Data

Title

Ewer with Dished Mouth, Double-Dragon Handle, and Double-Chicken-Headed Spout

Date

late 4th-first half 5th century

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial gift of Peter W. Scheinman and partial purchase through the Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art, 2003.101

Human Generated Data

Title

Ewer with Dished Mouth, Double-Dragon Handle, and Double-Chicken-Headed Spout

Date

late 4th-first half 5th century

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial gift of Peter W. Scheinman and partial purchase through the Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art, 2003.101

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-08-30

Jug 100
Jar 99.9
Pottery 99.6
Vase 80.2
Water Jug 57.2
Cookware 56.3
Pot 56.3

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

no person 99.8
pottery 99.8
clay 99.3
carafe 98.3
container 98.1
jug 98.1
vase 97.8
antique 97.7
ancient 97.5
art 96.9
one 95.9
handmade 94.6
watercraft 94.6
urn 93.2
jar 92.8
sculpture 92.2
still life 92.1
traditional 92.1
earthenware 91.9
old 90.3

Imagga
created on 2018-12-19

pitcher 100
vessel 100
container 100
vase 63.4
jug 54.9
jar 37.3
pot 30.1
bottle 29.8
traditional 28.3
decoration 26.8
handle 24.8
drink 24.2
decorative 22.6
antique 21.6
old 21.6
glass 21
ornate 20.1
ancient 19.9
object 19.8
culture 19.7
pottery 19.5
teapot 19.1
water jug 18.5
ceramic 18.4
whiskey jug 18.4
art 17.6
vintage 17.4
classical 17.2
clay 16.6
ornament 16.4
craft 16.2
brown 16.2
tea 16
retro 15.6
ceramics 14.7
cup 14.5
liquid 13.9
china 13.9
metal 13.7
closeup 13.5
food 12.7
water 12.7
close 12.6
earthenware 12.3
yellow 11.9
lid 11.8
beverage 11.8
color 11.7
history 11.6
style 11.1
terracotta 10.9
kitchen 10.7
healthy 10.7
single 10.7
brass 9.8
porcelain 9.6
design 9.6
coffee 9.3
metallic 9.2
black 9
urn 8.9
handmade 8.7
utensil 8.6
party 8.6
life 8.6
hot 8.4
alcohol 8.3
gold 8.2
pattern 8.2
decor 8
table 7.8
restaurant 7.8
golden 7.7
obsolete 7.7
old fashioned 7.6
oriental 7.6
relaxation 7.5
tradition 7.4
wine 7.4
refreshment 7.3
celebration 7.2
transparent 7.2
shiny 7.1
leaf 7

Google
created on 2018-12-19

jug 77.5
kettle 77.3
pottery 75.3
artifact 71.4
pitcher 65.5
ceramic 65.5
stovetop kettle 64.6
teapot 61.3
tableware 59.5
vase 54.9
drinkware 53.4
serveware 52.5

Microsoft
created on 2018-12-19

pottery 30
teapot 23.2
ceramic 19.7
vase 6.4
art 5.1
museum 3.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Smoke Pipe

Clarifai

Jug

AWS Rekognition

Smoke Pipe 94.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-12-19

food drinks 96.9%
interior objects 2.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-12-19

a vase sitting on a table 42.8%
a gold vase sitting on a table 42.3%
a vase sitting on top of a table 40.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a brown vase with a bird on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a brown vase with a handle and a lid

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image features an ancient ceramic vessel with an earthy, dark brown glaze and a mottled, slightly textured surface. The vessel has a rounded body and a narrow neck that flares into a wide, flat-rimmed opening. It is equipped with a single, curved handle that rises from the side and is adorned with a decorative feature resembling a stylized animal or serpent. The spout also exhibits animal-like details, giving the piece a sculptural and artistic quality. Positioned on the shoulder of the vessel is a small rectangular protrusion, possibly functional or decorative. Overall, the object demonstrates craftsmanship and artistic detail, likely indicative of its cultural or historical significance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is of a pitcher with a dark brown glaze, known as a Fillia Noa (Drinking Pitcher). It dates back to the 12th century and belongs to the Mali Empire, crafted by Jenne artisans. The pitcher has a robust, rounded body with a short, stout neck leading to a wide, flat-rimmed mouth. It features a prominent handle that arches from the rim to the shoulder of the vessel. There is a decorative element on the handle, possibly depicting a stylized animal form. Additionally, there is a spout-like protrusion near the top opposite the handle, also adorned with an animal motif. The surface of the pitcher has a textured appearance due to the speckled glaze, creating a distinct ancient aesthetic.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows an ancient ceramic vessel or pitcher. It has a rounded, bulbous body with a narrow neck and a curved handle. The surface of the vessel is heavily textured and appears to be covered in a dark, mottled glaze or finish, giving it an aged and weathered appearance. The vessel has an organic, earthy quality to its design and craftsmanship, suggesting it was likely created by hand a long time ago.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This is an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a water jug or ewer, with a dark brown or black glaze and distinctive decorative elements. The vessel has a bulbous body, a narrow neck, and a wide rim. It features an ornate handle that curves upward from the body to the rim, and appears to have decorative animal-head motifs at both ends. The surface shows signs of age with a mottled, speckled appearance where the glaze has worn or weathered over time. There's also what appears to be a small geometric protrusion or design element on the body of the vessel. The piece appears to be of historical significance, possibly from an ancient civilization, and is photographed against a neutral gray background in what seems to be a museum or gallery setting.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a dark brown ceramic vessel with a handle and spout, featuring a dragon-like creature on the handle and spout.

  • The vessel is made of dark brown ceramic material.
    • The ceramic material has a glossy finish.
    • The vessel is shaped like an amphora, with a narrow neck and a wide body.
    • The handle is attached to the side of the vessel, near the top.
    • The spout is located on the opposite side of the handle.
  • The handle features a dragon-like creature.
    • The creature has a long, curved body.
    • It has a head at one end and a tail at the other.
    • Its body is adorned with scales or other decorative elements.
  • The spout also features a dragon-like creature.
    • The creature is similar in design to the one on the handle.
    • It has a smaller body than the one on the handle.
    • Its head is positioned at the end of the spout.
  • The background of the image is a solid gray color.
    • The gray color provides a neutral backdrop for the vessel.
    • The lighting in the image is soft and even, with no harsh shadows or highlights.

In summary, the image shows a dark brown ceramic vessel with a handle and spout, featuring dragon-like creatures on both. The vessel has a glossy finish and is shaped like an amphora. The background is a solid gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the vessel.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts an antique ceramic pitcher with a handle and spout, featuring a dark brown glaze with lighter brown speckles. The pitcher has a rounded body and a narrow neck, with a small opening at the top. The handle is attached to the side of the pitcher and curves upwards, while the spout is located on the opposite side and curves downwards. The pitcher appears to be made of clay or ceramic material and has a weathered, aged appearance. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the pitcher. Overall, the image suggests that the pitcher is an antique or vintage item that has been preserved and is now being displayed or showcased.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a ceramic jug, possibly a teapot, with a brown and yellow glaze. The jug has a round opening at the top, two handles, and a spout. The handles are shaped like animals, possibly dragons, and the spout is shaped like a bird's head. The jug appears to be old and worn, with some chips and cracks on the surface. The jug is placed on a white surface, possibly a table or a shelf.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image features a brown ceramic ewer with a handle. The ewer has a wide mouth and a long neck. The neck of the ewer is decorated with a small square-shaped design. The ewer has two handles, one on each side. The handles are shaped like a dragon. The ewer is placed on a gray surface. The ewer's shadow is cast on the gray surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

The image shows a ceramic ewer, a type of pitcher designed for holding liquids. It is presented against a plain gray background.

The ewer has a distinctive, bulbous body that tapers down to a narrow base. The exterior is predominantly dark brown with lighter, speckled highlights, suggesting a mottled glaze effect. On the sides of the ewer, there are four raised, stylized squares, likely decorative elements.

The ewer has a long, curved handle that extends from the body up to the rim. The handle appears to be adorned with a sculpted animal head, possibly a dragon, at the point where it connects to the rim. On the opposite side of the handle, there is a short spout, also terminating in a sculpted animal head. The rim of the ewer has a wide, flat, disk-like opening, creating a funnel shape.

The style of the ewer suggests that it could be an antique or a reproduction of historical pottery.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a ceramic ewer, a type of jug or pitcher. The ewer has a dark, mottled brown glaze, giving it a textured appearance with lighter speckles and variations in the color. The shape is bulbous, with a rounded body that tapers towards a narrow neck. The neck flares out at the top, forming a small, shallow dish-like opening.

The ewer has a curved handle that extends from the top of the vessel, forming an arch. At the point where the handle joins the vessel, and at the end of the spouted nozzle, there are decorative, stylized dragon heads. Two small, square features are on the body of the vessel on opposite sides, which are likely decorative. The base of the ewer has a slightly worn look, and the background is a neutral gray.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a ceramic vessel, likely a jug or pitcher, with a dark brown glaze that has a mottled appearance. The vessel has a rounded body with a slightly narrower base, tapering upwards to a narrow neck. The neck widens at the top to form a broad, flat rim.

The vessel features two handles: one is a large loop handle attached to the side, extending from the top rim down to the shoulder of the vessel. The other handle is a smaller, spout-like handle on the opposite side, which appears to be designed for pouring. Both handles have decorative elements that resemble stylized animal heads or figures.

The surface of the vessel shows signs of age and use, with some areas appearing worn or chipped, adding to its antique appearance. The glaze has a somewhat irregular texture, with spots of lighter brown or yellowish hues scattered across the darker background.

Overall, the vessel exhibits characteristics typical of traditional ceramic ware, possibly from an ancient or historical period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-20

The image depicts an ancient ceramic vessel, specifically a ewer. The ewer has a dark, glossy glaze with speckles of lighter coloration, suggesting a ceramic finish. It features a long, curved spout that ends in a dragon-shaped knob, a common decorative element in ceramic art. The handle is also dragon-shaped, consistent with the overall aesthetic. The body of the ewer is rounded, and there is a small rectangular design near the base, possibly a crafting or decorative feature. The overall craftsmanship and design suggest it might be from an East Asian tradition, possibly dating back to a historical period known for such artistic ceramic work.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-20

This image shows an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a ewer or pitcher, with a distinctive design. It has a dark brown, almost black, glaze with speckled effects, suggesting its age and craftsmanship. The vessel has a rounded body that tapers slightly towards the base, and a narrow, cylindrical neck leading to a small, rounded opening at the top.

Notably, the handle is curved and ends in what appears to be a dragon or animal-like head, adding an ornamental and possibly symbolic element. There is also a protruding spout on the front of the vessel, which has a similar animal-like head. The surface of the vessel shows signs of wear and aging, with some areas where the glaze has chipped or worn off, revealing the underlying material. The overall design and features suggest it may be an artifact from an ancient civilization, possibly used for ceremonial or practical purposes.