Human Generated Data

Title

Late 2nd-Early 1st Millenium BC sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Priscilla B. Grace in memory of her husband Frederick Randolph Grace, Class of 1930, 2002.126

Human Generated Data

Title

Late 2nd-Early 1st Millenium BC sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Priscilla B. Grace in memory of her husband Frederick Randolph Grace, Class of 1930, 2002.126

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Bread 99.9
Food 99.9
Pottery 71.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 99.2
food 96.7
paper 96.1
grow 93.8
wear 92.9
one 92.4
fish 89.6
triangle 88.4
slice 87.1
plate 85.7
cheese 84.5
still life 83.3
meat 81.9
meal 79.5
lunch 79.4
dairy product 78.7
bread 78.1
cutout 77.5
art 77.4
mouth-watering 75.2

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

toast 100
candy 65
food 52
delicious 39.6
meal 35.1
snack 31.6
bread 30.8
plate 30.6
gourmet 30.6
tasty 30.1
sugar 28.7
eat 28.5
fresh 26.2
healthy 25.8
cuisine 25.7
meat 25.2
brown 24.3
diet 24.2
dessert 23.1
slice 22.7
dinner 21.9
baked 21.6
cheese 20.9
lunch 20.7
piece 19.9
breakfast 19.8
sweet 19.8
restaurant 19
fat 18.6
bakery 18.4
dish 18.3
close 18.3
eating 17.7
nutrition 17.6
nobody 16.3
appetizer 15.4
crust 14.5
milk 14.3
wheat 14.3
closeup 14.1
cake 14.1
cooking 14
pastry 13.6
fillet 13.6
fish 12.8
chocolate 12.6
yellow 12.6
salmon 12.6
cut 12.6
whole 12.4
grilled 12.4
culinary 12.4
beef 12.3
wooden 12.3
cream 12.2
cooked 12.2
product 12.2
cook 11.9
health 11.8
loaf 11.7
raw 11.6
steak 11.5
pepper 11.1
sliced 10.6
homemade 10.6
pork 10.5
nutritious 10.4
organic 10.1
freshness 10
board 9.9
kitchen 9.8
ingredient 9.8
rosemary 9.8
delicatessen 9.7
dairy 9.7
table 9.5
grain 9.2
juicy 9.1
soft 9
sauce 8.9
sandwich 8.7
treat 8.6
seafood 8.5
roll 8.5
hot 8.4
wood 8.3
taste 8.3
butter 8.3
natural 8
creamy 7.8
fork 7.8
bake 7.7
roast 7.7
orange 7.7
block 7.6
texture 7.6
dining 7.6
traditional 7.5
gold 7.4
part 7.4
fruit 7.4
vegetable 7.3
black 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Triangle 87.5
Rectangle 82.4
Wood 74.9
Ingredient 74.2
Tints and shades 73.1
Font 72.2
Peach 70.2
Brick 67
Fashion accessory 66.8
Carmine 65.7
Dish 65.6
Rock 64.2
Pattern 64.1
Cuisine 64
Comfort food 59.9
Paper product 57.1
Mineral 51
Metal 50.1
Paper 50

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

food 99.2
piece 98.4
slice 92.5
half 46.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Bread 99.9%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a piece of bread 89.8%
a piece of cake on a paper plate 50%
a piece of food 49.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a piece of artisanned pottery with a red and yellow paint -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This is a fragment of ancient pottery with a reddish-brown painted surface. The shard has an irregular shape, with worn edges and areas where the surface has eroded. The design includes brush strokes or geometric patterns painted in red-orange tones on a lighter clay background. The pottery appears aged and weathered with visible signs of wear, likely from historical use or burial.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a piece of broken pottery, known as a potsherd or shard. This shard exhibits a mix of colors, predominantly earthy tones. The majority of the shard's surface is painted with a reddish-orange hue that suggests it might have been part of a larger decorative design. Some areas appear weathered or chipped, revealing a rougher, lighter brown surface underneath, which is consistent with the natural clay material. There are visible signs of aging and surface degradation, with cracks and small spots of discoloration scattered across the shard. The shard's edges are irregular, indicating it is a fragment of a larger object, possibly an ancient vessel or tile.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image presents a fragment of an ancient ceramic piece, characterized by its irregular shape and worn appearance.

  • The ceramic piece is predominantly orange in color, with a lighter shade visible on the right side.
    • The orange hue is likely due to the presence of iron oxide or other minerals in the clay used to create the ceramic.
    • The lighter shade on the right side may indicate that the piece was not fully fired or that it has undergone some degree of weathering over time.
  • The piece exhibits a rough, uneven texture, suggesting that it was handcrafted rather than mass-produced.
    • The texture is consistent with the use of traditional pottery-making techniques, which often involve manual shaping and smoothing of the clay.
    • The roughness of the surface may also be a result of the piece's age and exposure to environmental factors.
  • The edges of the piece are jagged and uneven, indicating that it has been broken or damaged at some point in its history.
    • The jagged edges suggest that the piece was not intentionally broken or cut, but rather suffered damage through accidental means.
    • The unevenness of the edges may also contribute to the piece's rough texture.
  • The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the ceramic piece.
    • The white background provides a neutral contrast to the orange color of the piece, making it easier to observe the texture and other features.
    • The simplicity of the background also draws attention to the piece itself, allowing the viewer to focus on its unique characteristics.

In summary, the image showcases a fragment of an ancient ceramic piece with a distinctive orange color, rough texture, and jagged edges. The piece's appearance suggests that it was handcrafted using traditional pottery-making techniques and has undergone some degree of weathering over time.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a piece of broken pottery, characterized by its reddish-brown color with lighter brown patches. The pottery fragment is positioned at an angle, with the top pointing towards the upper right corner of the image and the bottom pointing towards the lower left corner. The surface of the pottery features small white spots and marks, suggesting wear and tear or the presence of debris. The background of the image is a plain white surface, which provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the pottery fragment. Overall, the image presents a detailed view of the pottery piece, highlighting its color, texture, and condition.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a fragment of ancient pottery, likely from the Hellenistic period. The fragment is primarily reddish-brown in color, with a glossy surface that suggests it was once part of a larger vessel. The surface is uneven and shows signs of wear and aging, including small cracks and patches of discoloration. The edges of the fragment are irregular, indicating it has been broken from a larger piece. The back of the fragment is plain and lacks any decorative elements, focusing attention on the front side's intricate design. The pottery appears to have been crafted with care, evident in the smooth finish and the deliberate application of color. The fragment's overall appearance suggests it was used for everyday purposes, possibly for storing or serving food or liquids.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a piece of broken pottery with a rough surface and an irregular shape. The pottery has a reddish-brown color, and it has some white spots and stains on it. The pottery appears to be old and worn, with some parts of it chipped or broken off. The pottery is placed on a white surface, which provides a contrast to the reddish-brown color of the pottery. Overall, the image conveys a sense of age and history, as if the pottery has been through many years of use and wear.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-19

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be ancient pottery or tile. The fragment is irregular in shape, with broken edges suggesting it was once part of a larger piece. The base color of the fragment is a light tan or beige. Overlaid on this is a pattern of orange-red, covering much of the surface. A diagonal band of the base color cuts across the red area. The surface of the fragment has a weathered appearance, with some white or light-colored deposits or efflorescence visible, particularly in the red areas. There are also small dark specks scattered across the surface. The overall impression is that of an artifact with a painted design that has been worn and aged over time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-19

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a fragment of pottery, likely from an ancient vessel. The piece is irregular in shape, suggesting it's a broken shard. Its color palette is primarily warm, featuring shades of red and tan. A diagonal band of a lighter tan color is a prominent feature. The red color is spread across the majority of the surface, with a noticeable texture and signs of age, such as cracks and areas where the paint or glaze has chipped away. The background is plain white.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be ancient pottery or ceramic. The fragment is irregularly shaped with rough edges, indicating it is a broken piece of a larger artifact. The surface is primarily covered with a reddish-brown glaze or slip, which is characteristic of certain types of ancient pottery, such as terra sigillata. There are also areas where the glaze is absent, revealing the underlying clay body, which is a lighter, beige color.

The fragment exhibits signs of wear and aging, including some discoloration, small patches of white residue, and minor surface damage. The texture of the fragment appears somewhat smooth where the glaze is intact, but rougher in the unglazed areas. This piece could be a sherd from an archaeological site, providing insight into the material culture of a past civilization.