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Human Generated Data

Title

Pair of Casters

Date

1717-1718

People

Artist: David King, Irish

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Archibald A. Hutchinson, Esq., 1949.114.109.1-2

Human Generated Data

Title

Pair of Casters

People

Artist: David King, Irish

Date

1717-1718

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Archibald A. Hutchinson, Esq., 1949.114.109.1-2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-18

Art 99.5
Porcelain 99.5
Pottery 99.5
Silver 95.7
Bottle 71.6
Shaker 71.6
Bell 63.2
Cosmetics 58.3
Cup 57.4
Cylinder 56.8
Stein 56.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-18

old 97.1
no person 97.1
retro 95.8
decoration 95.6
vintage 95.5
religion 95.5
ancient 95.3
symbol 94.8
ornate 94.5
traditional 94
container 93.9
design 93.6
antique 92.3
gold 91.5
isolate 87.8
art 87.6
collection 85.7
desktop 85.2
style 85.2
steel 85.1

Imagga
created on 2018-12-20

antique 64.9
antiquity 42.8
container 31.1
glass 26
metal 21.7
drink 21.7
saltshaker 18.9
gold 18.9
culture 17.9
old 17.4
ancient 15.5
shaker 15.2
religion 14.3
statue 14.2
traditional 14.1
god 13.4
object 13.2
golden 12.9
symbol 12.8
handle 12.4
cup 12.3
pawn 12.2
liquid 12.2
religious 12.2
celebration 11.9
beverage 11.8
cap 11.6
retro 10.6
candle 10.5
bottle 10.5
china 10.4
oriental 10.4
metallic 10.1
thimble 10.1
water 10
brass 9.8
worship 9.6
amulet 9.6
shiny 9.5
chessman 9.4
decoration 9.4
art 9.2
close 9.1
single 9
sculpture 8.9
silver 8.8
alcohol 8.5
tradition 8.3
vintage 8.3
plastic 8.2
protective covering 8.2
pot 8.2
style 8.1
new 8.1
transparent 8
temple 8
clear 7.8
black 7.8
thirst 7.8
nobody 7.8
ornament 7.7
pray 7.7
tea 7.7
prayer 7.7
spiritual 7.7
meditation 7.7
charm 7.6
healthy 7.5
decorative 7.5
vessel 7.2
history 7.1
life 7

Google
created on 2018-12-20

Microsoft
created on 2018-12-20

bell 23.5
gold 11.4
museum 6.8
porcelain 5.3
black and white 3.9
art 3.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Perfume

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Perfume 58.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-12-20

food drinks 92.6%
paintings art 3.6%
interior objects 2.1%
streetview architecture 1.3%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a pair of silver - plated lanterns.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a pair of silverware salt shakers

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a pair of elegant silver sugar casters, also referred to as muffineers. These tall and cylindrical vessels have a polished body with horizontal bands adding a subtle decorative touch. The upper portion features domed, pierced tops adorned with intricate floral and geometric patterns, allowing the powdered sugar to be dispensed. At the very top, the domes are crowned with a small finial. The bases are flared and include a ridged or ribbed design for stability. The craftsmanship and detailing suggest these are vintage or antique items, likely used for formal dining or tea service.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image shows two ornate silver objects, which are likely sugar casters or shakers. They have a cylindrical base and an elaborately decorated dome-shaped top with intricate openwork designs. The tops feature a series of small perforations in floral and geometric patterns, allowing for the dispensing of their contents. Each dome is topped with a small finial, adding to their decorative appeal. The bases are smooth and polished with horizontal bands and sit on ridged circular footings. The overall design reflects a classic and elegant style, suggesting that these items are from a bygone era, possibly from the 18th or 19th century.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image shows a pair of ornate silver salt and pepper shakers. The shakers have intricate, pierced designs covering their bodies, creating a delicate, lace-like pattern. The tops of the shakers have a stacked, domed shape with finials. The shakers are sitting on a circular base with a decorative, scalloped edge. The overall design has an elegant, antique appearance, suggesting these are high-quality, decorative serving pieces.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

These are a pair of elegant silver sugar casters, likely from the 18th or early 19th century. They feature beautifully pierced dome tops with intricate floral and foliate designs. The tops are crowned with decorative finials in a tiered style. The bodies of the casters are cylindrical and plain, divided into two sections with decorative bands or rings between them. They sit on broad, gadrooned (ribbed) bases. These types of sugar casters were commonly used to sprinkle powdered sugar onto desserts and were considered prestigious dining accessories among wealthy households. The pierced designs in the domed tops would have allowed for an even distribution of the sugar when shaken. The craftsmanship appears to be of high quality, with fine detailed silverwork, particularly in the pierced patterns of the domes.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features two silver salt and pepper shakers, positioned side by side. Each shaker consists of a cylindrical base, a cylindrical middle section, and a domed top with an intricate floral design. The shakers are adorned with a decorative base and a small finial on top. The background is a plain white surface, with a subtle gradient that darkens towards the top of the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features two silver objects, likely salt and pepper shakers, with intricate designs. The objects are cylindrical in shape, with a rounded top and a flat base. They have a decorative pattern of leaves and flowers cut out of the metal, creating a lacy effect. The tops of the objects are domed and feature a small finial on top. The objects are placed side by side, with the one on the left slightly closer to the viewer than the one on the right. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the objects. Overall, the image presents a beautiful and elegant pair of silver objects that appear to be of high quality and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features a pair of antique silver salt cellars. These salt cellars are made of fine silver and have intricate, ornate designs. Each cellar has a cylindrical body with a dome-shaped lid, both of which are decorated with detailed filigree work. The domes are adorned with floral and possibly heraldic patterns, indicating a high level of craftsmanship. The bases of the cellars are also decorated with intricate patterns, and they rest on a slightly raised platform, possibly indicating their use in formal dining settings. The overall design suggests a period piece, likely from the 18th or 19th century, reflecting the elegance and sophistication of that era.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows two silver salt and pepper shakers placed next to each other. The shakers are made of silver and have a cylindrical shape. The top of each shaker is covered with a dome-shaped lid with intricate designs. The lid is made of silver and has a decorative pattern on it. The shakers have a handle on the side, which is used to hold them while pouring the contents.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a pair of silver salt shakers. They are identical in design and appear to be of antique origin.

Here's a breakdown of their features:

  • Shape: The shakers have a classic, elegant shape. They consist of a cylindrical base, a midsection with a smaller diameter, a slightly flared base, and a domed, pierced lid.
  • Material and Finish: The shakers are made of silver, evident from their shiny, reflective surface.
  • Lids: The lids are the most ornate feature. They are domed with intricate pierced designs. The pierced patterns are floral and perhaps incorporate some stylized elements. A small, decorative finial sits atop each lid.
  • Base: The base of each shaker is wider and adorned with a decorative border.
  • Arrangement: The shakers are positioned side-by-side against a plain, off-white background. This arrangement focuses the viewer's attention on the objects themselves.

Overall, the image is a well-composed, elegant representation of antique silver salt shakers, highlighting their craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows two ornate silver canisters, possibly sugar casters or spice shakers, placed side by side against a neutral light gray background. Each canister consists of a cylindrical body with a rounded, pierced dome lid. The bodies are divided into sections by raised, decorative bands.

The base of each canister has a wide, fluted rim. Above this, the body is divided into two cylindrical sections separated by a prominent ring. The upper section is topped with a narrow, decorated edge.

The dome-shaped lids are particularly elaborate, featuring intricate, pierced designs of flowers, leaves, and abstract shapes. Each lid is topped with a small, ornate finial.

The silver has a polished, reflective surface, highlighting the details of the design and the contours of the objects. The lighting in the image is soft and even, emphasizing the form and texture of the canisters.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a pair of ornate silver casters, which are containers typically used for holding and dispensing condiments like sugar, salt, or spices. Each caster consists of a cylindrical body with a decorative base and a domed top featuring intricate pierced designs. The pierced designs on the domes include floral and foliate motifs, giving them an elegant and detailed appearance. The tops of the casters are adorned with finials, which are small, decorative knobs. The bases of the casters have a ribbed design, adding to their overall aesthetic appeal. The craftsmanship suggests that these casters are likely antique or vintage, reflecting a high level of artistry and attention to detail.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image shows a pair of ornate silver pepper shakers. Each shaker has a cylindrical body with a ribbed design and a domed, intricately pierced lid. The lid features detailed patterns, including floral and geometric designs, and is topped with a small, ornate finial. The base of each shaker is decorated with a fluted edge, adding to the overall elegance of the piece. The silver appears to be polished and reflective, highlighting the craftsmanship and design.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image shows a pair of tall, cylindrical silver containers with ornate, domed, perforated lids. The bodies of the containers are smooth with vertical lines and horizontal bands, giving them a ribbed appearance. The bases are circular with decorative patterns. The lids are intricately designed with floral and geometric patterns, and each lid has a small knob on top for easy lifting. The overall design suggests they are antique or vintage pieces, possibly used for storing spices or other items.