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Title

Printed Lotus Sutra (Hokke-kyō), Vol. 5

Date

Kamakura period, 1281-1292

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, 1985.418.5

Human Generated Data

Title

Printed Lotus Sutra (Hokke-kyō), Vol. 5

Date

Kamakura period, 1281-1292

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.418.5

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

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text 96
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Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

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Google
created on 2019-06-01

Text 91.9
Calligraphy 84.3
Font 68.6
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

text 98.9
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Book
Plant

AWS Rekognition

Rug 92.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

text visuals 98.1%
paintings art 1.8%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

page from a text book.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a chinese writing on a piece of paper with chinese writing

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-21

The image shows a page with East Asian script, likely to be Chinese based on the character set. The characters are written in a traditional vertical format, read from top to bottom, starting from the right-hand side of the page and moving to the left, which is typical for classical Chinese texts.

The paper looks aged with some blemishes and discoloration, perhaps from exposure or wear over time. It also appears to have been folded or creased vertically in the past, and there are several tears or damaged areas. Red ink marks that look like chops or seals can be seen at the tops of some columns, which may indicate emphasis or serve as a sort of punctuation or annotation.

Without translating the text, it's impossible to provide details about the content. However, the style and formatting suggest it may be a literary, scholarly, or historical document.

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

This image displays a page from an ancient manuscript written in Chinese. The text is arranged in vertical columns, which is traditional in many East Asian texts. The characters are written in a bold, calligraphic style. Small red marks, likely reading aids or punctuation, are visible next to some characters. The paper appears to be aged, showing signs of wear such as slight discoloration and stains, indicating its historical nature. The content seems to be of a scholarly or religious nature, possibly a Buddhist scripture or philosophical text.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a page from an ancient Chinese manuscript or text. It shows vertical columns of Chinese characters written in black ink on aged, slightly discolored paper. The calligraphy appears to be done in a traditional style, with characters arranged in neat vertical columns reading from right to left. There are some small red marks or annotations visible throughout the text. The paper shows some signs of age, with slight browning or foxing around the edges. This type of document likely dates from several centuries ago and appears to be part of a larger text or manuscript collection.

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

The image appears to be an old handwritten document or text in Chinese characters. The text contains various phrases and seems to be a religious or philosophical text discussing concepts related to Buddhist or Taoist teachings. However, as the image does not contain any human faces, I will refrain from attempting to identify or describe any individuals within it and instead focus on describing the overall content and appearance of the document itself.

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

This appears to be a page from a classical Chinese text or manuscript. It features vertical columns of Chinese characters written in traditional calligraphy style with black ink on aged, light-colored paper. The text appears to be annotated with smaller characters in some places, possibly providing commentary or pronunciation guides. The paper shows some signs of age with slight discoloration and wear around the edges. The calligraphy is executed in a neat, formal style typical of historical Chinese documents or Buddhist sutras. At the top right, there appears to be a title or section heading. The overall layout and presentation is characteristic of traditional East Asian manuscript formats.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a page of Chinese calligraphy, featuring a vertical column of text written in black ink on a beige background. The text is composed of characters in a traditional Chinese script, with some characters partially obscured by red dots or other marks.

  • The text is written in a vertical column, with each line of text aligned to the left.
  • The characters are written in a traditional Chinese script, with some characters partially obscured by red dots or other marks.
  • The text appears to be a passage from a literary or historical work, possibly a poem or a passage from a classic novel.
  • The use of traditional Chinese characters and the style of the calligraphy suggest that the text is from an ancient or classical work.
  • The red dots or other marks on the text may indicate corrections or annotations made by the author or a later reader.
  • The beige background of the page provides a subtle contrast to the black ink of the text, allowing the characters to stand out clearly.
  • The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication, evoking a sense of tradition and cultural heritage.

The image presents a beautiful example of traditional Chinese calligraphy, showcasing the skill and artistry of the calligrapher. The use of traditional Chinese characters and the style of the calligraphy suggest that the text is from an ancient or classical work, adding to the sense of history and cultural significance.

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

The image presents a piece of aged paper with Chinese calligraphy, featuring a vertical column of text written in black ink. The paper exhibits signs of aging, including yellowing and brown spots, which are more pronounced at the bottom left corner. A few red dots are scattered throughout the text, although their purpose is unclear.

The text itself appears to be a passage from an ancient Chinese manuscript or book, with the characters arranged in a vertical column. The writing style suggests that it may be a historical or literary work, possibly from the Qing dynasty or earlier. The overall appearance of the image evokes a sense of nostalgia and cultural heritage, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty and significance of traditional Chinese calligraphy.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image shows a page from an old book or document, written in Chinese characters. The text appears to be organized in a structured manner, with different sections or paragraphs separated by lines or spaces. The characters are written in a traditional style, with a combination of black and red ink. Some of the characters are highlighted or emphasized with red dots or strokes. The page has a slightly aged and worn appearance, suggesting that it is an antique or historical document.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image depicts a page from an ancient manuscript or scroll, likely from a historical or literary text. The page is filled with Chinese characters, which are written in a traditional calligraphic style. The characters are arranged in vertical columns, with each column containing several lines of text. The ink used for writing appears to be black, and the paper or parchment has a slightly aged and worn appearance, indicating that the manuscript is quite old. The text is written in a flowing, cursive script, which suggests that it may have been written by a skilled calligrapher. The characters are spaced evenly, and the lines of text are straight and parallel, indicating that the manuscript was carefully crafted. Overall, the image conveys a sense of history and tradition, and it likely represents an important cultural or literary work from ancient China.

Google Gemini

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

This image displays a page from an ancient book written in classical Chinese. The text is presented in vertical columns, a traditional format for East Asian manuscripts. The writing style is elegant, with each character meticulously rendered. The image is characterized by its aged appearance, indicated by the off-white, slightly worn paper. The presence of stains and imperfections on the page further accentuates the antiquity of the document.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a page from an old book or manuscript, likely of East Asian origin (given the style of script). The text is written vertically in columns, with characters that appear to be Chinese or Japanese calligraphy. There are small red dots interspersed within the text, possibly punctuation or annotations. The paper is aged, with discoloration and some wear along the edges, giving it an antique appearance. The overall composition suggests a historical document or religious text.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a page of traditional Chinese text written in classical Chinese calligraphy. The text is arranged in vertical columns, read from right to left, which is a common format in traditional Chinese writing. The characters are written in black ink on what appears to be aged, yellowed paper, suggesting that the document is quite old.

The text includes a mix of regular script (kaishu) and possibly semi-cursive script (xingshu), indicating a formal yet somewhat fluid style of writing. There are red punctuation marks interspersed throughout the text, which are commonly used in classical Chinese texts to indicate the end of sentences or clauses.

The content of the text is not immediately clear without translation, but it appears to be a formal document, possibly a historical record, literary work, or philosophical text. The characters are neatly written, indicating that the document was likely created by a skilled calligrapher. The overall condition of the paper suggests it has been preserved over a significant period, adding to its historical and cultural value.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image depicts a page of text written in Chinese characters. The text appears to be an excerpt from a traditional book or manuscript, possibly a religious or philosophical text, given the formal and scholarly layout. The script is traditional Chinese calligraphy, written vertically in columns from right to left. The page shows some signs of aging and wear, with slight discoloration at the edges, suggesting it might be an old or ancient document. The title at the top of the page is partially visible and seems to indicate that the text is related to a specific topic or section, possibly a commentary or explanation of a particular subject, as suggested by the word "解释" (interpretation/explanation). The style of the text and the appearance of the page suggest it could be from a historical or cultural document, such as a religious text, a philosophical treatise, or possibly a literary work.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

This image is a page from an ancient Chinese text, most likely a religious or philosophical manuscript given the style and content. The text is written in traditional Chinese characters, arranged in vertical columns read from right to left. The characters are neatly written in black ink on a slightly aged, yellowed paper, indicating its historical nature.

The title at the top of the page reads "妙法蓮華經文句卷第五," which translates to "The Fifth Volume of the Commentary on the Lotus Sutra." The Lotus Sutra is a significant text in Mahayana Buddhism, suggesting that this page is related to Buddhist teachings.

The text itself appears to be a commentary or explanation of the Lotus Sutra, as indicated by the smaller characters that seem to be notes or annotations explaining the main text. There are also some red characters interspersed throughout the black text, which could be used to highlight important points or to mark specific sections.

The overall layout, including the use of red characters and the vertical arrangement of the text, is typical of traditional Chinese texts, especially those related to religious or scholarly works. The paper shows some signs of aging, such as slight discoloration and possible creases, which further suggests its historical value.

Text analysis

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