Human Generated Data

Title

Globular jar with descending lotus-petal decor

Date

third quarter 6th century

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial gift of the Walter C. Sedgwick Foundation and partial purchase through the Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art, 2006.170.262

Human Generated Data

Title

Globular jar with descending lotus-petal decor

Date

third quarter 6th century

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial gift of the Walter C. Sedgwick Foundation and partial purchase through the Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art, 2006.170.262

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-05

Porcelain 99
Pottery 99
Art 99
Jar 91.5
Vase 83.5
Bowl 64.5
Urn 60.8
Jug 60

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-05

pottery 99.6
container 99.4
no person 99
clay 98
ceramic 97.4
one 95.7
vase 95.5
pot 94.5
porcelain 93.3
art 93
earthenware 92.3
still life 91.2
kitchenware 91.2
jar 91.1
cutout 90.8
tableware 89.9
handmade 89.5
traditional 86.6
bowl 86.4
sculpture 85.6

Imagga
created on 2019-07-05

vase 68.6
ceramic ware 60.5
container 55.8
jar 51.6
china 50.9
vessel 50.5
earthenware 44.3
porcelain 41.1
utensil 39.7
glass 24.2
traditional 23.3
decoration 23.2
pot 23.2
ornament 20.7
object 19
decorative 17.5
jug 17.4
gold 16.4
old 16
pitcher 15.8
holiday 15
sphere 13.8
art 13.7
history 13.4
culture 12.8
pottery 12.5
handle 12.4
color 12.2
ball 12.2
ancient 12.1
celebration 12
yellow 11.9
celebrate 11.8
antique 11.7
vintage 11.6
single 11.5
retro 11.5
seasonal 11.4
metal 11.3
shiny 11.1
season 10.9
drink 10.9
bowl 10.8
water 10.7
merry 10.5
decorate 10.5
food 10.3
brown 10.3
winter 10.2
tradition 10.2
closeup 10.1
teapot 10
bottle 9.9
clay 9.8
close 9.7
ceramic 9.7
liquid 9.6
craft 9.5
golden 9.4
ornate 9.1
one 9
urn 8.9
healthy 8.8
ceramics 8.8
black 8.4
festive 8.3
new 8.1
natural 8
world 8
decor 7.9
lid 7.8
classical 7.6
ornamental 7.6
style 7.4
majolica 7.3
earth 7.3
ingredient 7

Google
created on 2019-07-05

Urn 89.5
Pottery 89
earthenware 88
Ceramic 84.3
Artifact 77.9
Serveware 64.7
Porcelain 60.4
Tableware 59.8
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-05

vase 99.1
wall 96
pottery 94.3
earthenware 93.2
indoor 91.5
ceramic 88.1
urn 77.2
teapot 77
bowl 76.9
jug 75
still life photography 67.8
still life 64.8
tableware 63.9
ceramic ware 62
kettle 61.6
pitcher 60.8
artifact 52.3
plant 50.9
stoneware 32.3
dishware 31.8
porcelain 8.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Vase

Clarifai

Vase 68.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-05

paintings art 75%
food drinks 25%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-05

a white vase on a table 41.1%
a vase sitting on a counter 31.9%
a vase sitting on a table 30.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a white vase with a green and brown design

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-02

a large vase with a green and brown design

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-02-06

This is an image of a ceramic vessel with a unique design. The vessel appears to have a globular body with vertical ridges running down its sides, creating a melon-like appearance. The top of the vessel has a constricted opening with two squared-off and notched handles on opposite sides. The glaze is a pale, creamy color with hints of green running down from the top in places, suggesting a subtle drip glaze effect. The base is slightly raised with a clearly defined foot. The craftsmanship suggests it could be a piece of historical pottery, and its design is indicative of East Asian ceramics, possibly Korean or Chinese in origin. The background is a neutral gray gradient, giving the vessel the focus in the image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This is a ceramic vessel that appears to be from an ancient Asian tradition, likely Chinese. It has a distinctive melon or gourd-like shape with vertical ribbing that creates segments around its spherical body. The piece has a pale, cream-colored glaze with some green streaking or discoloration. The vessel features small lugs or protrusions around its middle section and has a wider neck with what appear to be attachment points or handles at the top. The surface shows signs of age and weathering, suggesting it's an antique or archaeological piece. This style is reminiscent of Tang or Song dynasty pottery, though without more context it's difficult to date precisely. The form is both decorative and likely functional, possibly used for storing liquids or grains.

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image shows an antique ceramic vessel or pot. It appears to be made of a light-colored, weathered material, possibly glazed ceramic or earthenware. The vessel has a distinctive ribbed or fluted design along the outer surface, creating a textured appearance. There are two small handles or attachments on the upper portion of the vessel. The overall shape of the pot is round and bulbous, with a wide opening at the top. The color of the vessel is a muted, earthy tone, suggesting it may be an older, well-used piece.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-25

The image depicts a ceramic vase with a unique design, featuring a rounded body and a narrow neck. The vase is crafted from a light-colored clay material, which appears to be beige or off-white in color. The surface of the vase exhibits a subtle sheen, suggesting that it may have been glazed or polished.

One of the most distinctive features of the vase is its shape. The body of the vase is rounded and bulbous, with a narrow neck that rises from the center of the vessel. The neck is adorned with two small handles, one on either side, which are shaped like small squares with rounded corners. These handles are attached to the neck of the vase using small holes that have been drilled into the clay.

The vase also features a series of vertical lines that run along its length, creating a sense of texture and visual interest. These lines are spaced evenly apart, giving the vase a sense of symmetry and balance. At the base of the vase, there is a small foot ring that provides stability and prevents the vessel from tipping over.

Overall, the image presents a beautifully crafted ceramic vase that showcases the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it. The combination of the vase's unique shape, subtle color, and intricate details makes it a truly striking piece of art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-02

The image features a small, rounded ceramic vessel with a distinctive design. The vessel is primarily off-white, with a subtle greenish tint, and is adorned with a series of vertical lines that run along its length. These lines are separated by small, raised sections, which add texture and visual interest to the piece.

The vessel's top is open, and it features a small, square lip around the opening. This lip is also adorned with two small holes, one on either side, which may have been used for hanging or other purposes.

The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from light gray at the bottom to dark gray at the top, creating a subtle contrast with the vessel. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the vessel's clean lines and muted colors evoking a sense of understated sophistication.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a ceramic jar with a unique design. The jar has a round body and a wide mouth. It has three holes on top of the body, two on the sides and one on the bottom. The jar has a green line running down the middle. The jar is placed on a white surface. The jar appears to be made of a light-colored ceramic material, possibly porcelain or earthenware.

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

The image features a large ceramic object, possibly a vase or urn, with a unique and intricate design. The ceramic object has a light beige color and is adorned with a series of vertical ridges that run from the top to the bottom. The ridges are separated by narrow gaps, creating a textured and visually interesting surface. The object has a rounded shape, with a slightly flared opening at the top and a narrower base. The overall design of the ceramic object is reminiscent of traditional pottery styles, with a focus on functional and aesthetic elements. The image captures the ceramic object from a side angle, highlighting its unique shape and texture. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, which helps to emphasize the details of the ceramic object.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a ceramic vase. The vase is light beige. It has a bulbous shape, with the top portion slightly larger than the bottom portion. Around the widest part of the vase is a decorative rim with triangular indentations. The top of the vase features squared protrusions with small holes on each side. There are vertical lines down the vase's side and green and brown marks. The vase sits on a small pedestal base. The background is a smooth, gradient gray.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Subject: The image showcases a ceramic vessel.

Form and Design: The vessel has a globular body with a rounded base that flares slightly outwards. The upper portion of the vessel is cylindrical, topped by a flat rim with four rectangular protrusions that have holes in them. The body of the vessel is divided into vertical segments. There is a decorative band of small triangles that are raised where the body meets the cylinder.

Color and Texture: The ceramic has a light, creamy beige color with some darker areas. The surface looks slightly textured. There are streaks of green and reddish-brown color that appear to be staining.

Overall Impression: The overall design suggests a piece of pottery with some unique and interesting features, possibly handcrafted.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a ceramic jar with a unique and intricate design. The jar is predominantly white or light-colored with a glazed surface that has a slightly weathered or aged appearance. The body of the jar is rounded and features vertical ribbing or fluting, giving it a segmented look. There are also horizontal bands around the jar, which add to its decorative appearance.

The top of the jar has a distinctive design with several small, rectangular openings or holes spaced evenly around the rim. These openings might have been used for functional purposes, such as ventilation or for tying a cover. The bottom of the jar is slightly flared, providing stability.

Overall, the jar appears to be a historical or traditional piece, possibly used for storage or ceremonial purposes. The craftsmanship suggests it could be an artifact from an ancient culture, reflecting the pottery techniques and aesthetic preferences of that time.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

The image shows an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a type of glazed ceramic jar or pot. It has a rounded, bulbous body with a slightly flared base. The jar is adorned with vertical grooves that create a segmented appearance, giving it a ribbed or fluted look. The top of the jar features horizontal projections with rounded ends, possibly serving as handles or decorative elements. The ceramic has a pale greenish-yellow hue with subtle variations in color, suggesting it might be celadon pottery. The surface appears smooth, and the overall design is symmetrical and uniform. This type of artifact is often found in East Asian cultures and could be from a historical period such as the Tang or Song Dynasty in China, known for such artisanal craftsmanship. The jar is set against a plain background, emphasizing its shape and design.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

This image shows a ceramic vessel with a distinctive and intricate design. The vessel appears to be made of light-colored clay or ceramic with a pale greenish-white glaze. Its shape is spherical with a flat base, giving it a stable footing. The top section of the vessel features a decorative, segmented design that resembles a lotus blossom, complete with small, square openings on either side that could serve as handles or decorative elements. The segments are clearly defined by vertical ridges that extend from the top to the middle of the vessel, creating a ribbed effect. The glaze has a slight sheen, indicating it has been fired, and there are subtle variations in color, with some areas showing a greenish tint and others a light brownish hue, possibly due to the firing process or age. The overall appearance suggests that this could be an ancient or historical piece, possibly from East Asia, given the lotus motif and the style of the glaze.