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Human Generated Data

Title

Printed Life of Kōbō Daishi (Kōya Taishi gyōjō zue), Vol. 7

Date

Momoyama period, 16th-17th century

People

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Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.478.7

Human Generated Data

Title

Printed Life of Kōbō Daishi (Kōya Taishi gyōjō zue), Vol. 7

Date

Momoyama period, 16th-17th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.478.7

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Text 99.4
Handwriting 80.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

retro 99.3
antique 99
illustration 98.8
vintage 98.7
paper 98.1
art 97.4
calligraphy 97.1
decoration 96.6
design 96.5
vector 96.2
wallpaper 96.1
old 95.4
pattern 95.2
no person 94
ornate 93.8
desktop 93.8
chalk out 93.3
texture 93.2
ancient 92.3
print 91.8

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

journal 46.5
design 32.2
pattern 32.2
antique 32
texture 30.6
retro 30.3
art 28.1
paper 27.2
old 27.2
wallpaper 26.8
grunge 26.4
border 26.2
vintage 25.7
graphic 24.8
decoration 24
frame 22.6
floral 22.1
decorative 21.7
ornament 19.8
backdrop 19.8
ornate 19.2
drawing 18.1
page 17.6
element 17.4
dirty 17.2
artistic 16.5
leaf 16.4
decor 15.9
paint 15.4
curve 14.9
elements 13.9
menu 13.6
aged 13.6
card 13.4
style 13.4
creative 13.2
shape 12.7
cool 12.4
drops 12.3
liquid 12.2
water 12
blank 12
line 12
swirl 12
splash 11.8
parchment 11.5
classical 11.5
textured 11.4
canvas 11.4
book 11.1
drop 10.9
flower 10.8
scroll 10.5
ancient 10.4
arabesque 10.3
cover 10.2
artwork 10.1
material 10
silhouette 9.9
plant 9.9
fare 9.8
detail 9.7
sketch 9.6
text 9.6
clear 9.6
curl 9.5
wave 9.5
bubble 9.4
sheet 9.4
foliage 9.2
drink 9.2
clean 9.2
letter 9.2
close 9.1
sign 9
black 9
lines 9
backgrounds 8.9
color 8.9
surface 8.8
manuscript 8.8
symbol 8.8
stained 8.7
cold 8.6
elegant 8.6
wall 8.6
bubbles 8.5
modern 8.4
summer 8.4
painting 8.1
brown 8.1
antiquity 8.1
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deco 7.8
revival 7.8
motion 7.7
ink 7.7
brush 7.6
set 7.6
damaged 7.6
old fashioned 7.6
seamless 7.6
classic 7.4
document 7.4
banner 7.4
rough 7.3
wet 7.2

Google
created on 2019-06-01

Text 96.1
Font 82
Calligraphy 61.9
Paper 54.3

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

handwriting 99.6
text 95.6
letter 81.7
calligraphy 75.1
receipt 12.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Book

AWS Rekognition

Rug 74.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

text visuals 99.5%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

the text of the letter.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a large piece of writing on a piece of paper

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-21

This is an image showing a piece of paper with Japanese calligraphy, written in what appears to be a traditional style. The writing consists of many vertical columns of characters, which is characteristic, suggesting it is a form of classical Japanese or Chinese writing. The characters are brushed in a way that demonstrates a practiced hand, likely by someone well-versed in calligraphy. The paper itself shows signs of aging with some discoloration and possible stains. The text occupies most of the space in the middle part of the paper with two columns of smaller characters on the right, possibly signifying commentary, annotations, or authorship information. Without the ability to read the content, it is difficult to ascertain the exact nature of the document, but it may be a literary work, a historical text, or perhaps a formal letter or poem.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-21

This image shows a piece of old Japanese calligraphy, written on paper with traditional brush strokes. The text is vertical, which is typical of classical Japanese writing, and it is in kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese writing). The characters are densely packed, and the style suggests it is a formal document, possibly a religious or official decree. The paper shows signs of aging, such as discoloration and wear, indicating it is an ancient piece.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This appears to be a page of traditional Japanese text written in cursive script (kana and kanji). The text is handwritten in vertical columns that read from right to left, as is traditional in Japanese writing. The document appears to be historical, given the aged appearance of the paper and the classical style of calligraphy. The paper has a slightly yellowed or beige tone, suggesting age. The brushwork appears to be done with traditional ink and brush techniques, showing variations in line thickness and ink density characteristic of Japanese calligraphy. Without being able to read all the text, it appears to be some kind of formal document or manuscript, possibly from the Edo period or earlier, given its style and appearance.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-21

The image appears to contain handwritten text in a script that resembles traditional Japanese calligraphy or writing. The text is densely written and covers the entirety of the image. Without being able to read the language, I can only describe the visual appearance of the text, which has a flowing, expressive quality characteristic of traditional Japanese writing styles.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-21

This appears to be a historical Japanese manuscript or document written in traditional Japanese calligraphy. The text is written vertically in columns flowing from right to left, as is traditional in classical Japanese writing. The characters appear to be a mixture of kanji (Chinese characters) and what looks like cursive Japanese hiragana script. The document has a somewhat aged or vintage appearance, with the paper showing a beige or off-white coloring that suggests it's quite old. The calligraphy is executed in black ink with varying line weights and brushstrokes characteristic of Japanese calligraphic style. Without being able to read the specific content, this appears to be some form of formal or official document, possibly from the Edo period or another historical era of Japan.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-21

The image presents a page from an antique Japanese document, characterized by its aged appearance and written in an archaic script. The text is densely packed, covering the entire width of the page, and is written in black ink on a light-colored paper with visible stains and discoloration. The script appears to be a combination of Kanji and Hiragana characters, although the specific content and meaning of the text are unclear due to the language barrier.

The document's age is evident from its yellowed and worn condition, suggesting it may be a historical or cultural artifact. The overall appearance of the page conveys a sense of antiquity and tradition, evoking a connection to Japan's rich cultural heritage.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-21

The image depicts a page of Japanese calligraphy, showcasing a traditional style of writing. The text is written in black ink on a beige background, with visible signs of aging and wear. The overall appearance suggests that the document is old and may be a historical artifact.

Key Features:

  • Text: The text is written in a flowing, cursive script, characteristic of Japanese calligraphy.
  • Ink: The ink used is black, which was a common choice for calligraphy in Japan.
  • Background: The background is beige, with visible signs of aging and wear, such as yellowing and staining.
  • Age: The overall appearance suggests that the document is old, possibly from the Edo period (1603-1868) or earlier.

Possible Significance:

  • Historical Document: The document may be a historical artifact, providing insight into Japanese culture and history during the time it was written.
  • Artistic Value: The calligraphy itself may be considered a work of art, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of the writer.
  • Cultural Significance: The document may hold cultural significance, representing a specific aspect of Japanese culture or tradition.

Overall, the image presents a unique and fascinating glimpse into Japanese history and culture, highlighting the importance of calligraphy as an art form and a means of communication.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image shows a page from a historical document written in Japanese. The document is written in a vertical format, with text flowing from the top to the bottom of the page. The text is written in a combination of kanji (Chinese characters) and kana (Japanese syllabary). The paper appears to be aged and yellowed, indicating that it is an old document. The writing is clear and legible, but the paper has some discoloration and wear, suggesting that it has been handled and stored for a long time. The content of the document is not visible in the image, but it is likely to be a historical record or a legal document from Japan.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image shows a page of an old book or manuscript with black text written on it. The text appears to be in a foreign language, possibly Chinese or Japanese. The page is slightly yellowed and has some stains, indicating that it is an old document. The text is written in a cursive style, with the characters flowing smoothly from one to the next. The page is divided into several columns, with the text arranged in a vertical format. The text appears to be a passage from a book or a document, possibly a historical or literary work. Overall, the image conveys a sense of history and tradition, with the old book or manuscript serving as a testament to the enduring power of the written word.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a vertical rectangular parchment covered in Japanese calligraphy in dark ink. The paper is old, as evidenced by its yellowed color and age spots. The calligraphy is densely packed, with vertical columns of characters running from right to left. The strokes are intricate and appear to be written in a traditional style. Some sections are harder to read due to the density of the characters and the paper's condition. There are slight variations in the darkness of the ink, suggesting changes in pressure or ink saturation during the writing process. The overall impression is of an ancient document, a manuscript bearing historical or religious significance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

The image is a close-up of a page of an old Japanese manuscript. The paper has aged and turned yellow, and the handwriting is elegant and traditional. The text is densely packed and written vertically in black ink. Some of the words appear to be written with smaller, decorative characters. The script style indicates that it may be from a temple or religious context. The overall composition is symmetrical, with the lines of text running straight down the page. The manuscript's style and age suggest it could be of significant historical or cultural value.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image shows a handwritten document in classical Japanese script. The text is written vertically, from right to left, which is typical of traditional Japanese writing. The characters appear to be in a cursive style, which can make them difficult to read for those not familiar with classical Japanese handwriting.

The document seems to be quite old, given the style of the writing and the aged appearance of the paper. The paper itself has a yellowed, worn look, with some visible stains and signs of aging. The text is densely packed, suggesting that it might be a formal document, letter, or literary work.

The content of the document is not immediately clear without a detailed translation, but it likely contains historical, literary, or official information given the formal and dense nature of the writing.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

The image appears to be a page from a traditional Chinese or Japanese document, possibly a historical text or a record, written in a cursive style of Chinese or Japanese calligraphy. The text is arranged in vertical columns, which is characteristic of East Asian writing styles. The document has a weathered appearance, with signs of aging such as stains and some areas of discoloration, suggesting it is quite old. There are also some folds and creases on the paper, indicating it may have been handled frequently or kept for a long time. The title at the top right corner seems to be in a more formal, upright style of writing, which might indicate the name of the document or a specific entry. The content of the text is not legible without transcription or translation.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This image depicts an old, hand-written document in Japanese, written vertically in traditional style. The paper appears aged, with visible wear and slight discoloration. The text is written in neat, vertical columns, typical of traditional Japanese script. On the right side of the document, there are several short phrases or titles written in a more formal, possibly calligraphic style, while the rest of the text is in a cursive script. The content seems to be a formal report or record, possibly related to historical or official matters, given the structured format and the use of formal language.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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