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Human Generated Data

Title

Medallion with Gorgoneion

Date

2nd century BCE-1st century CE

People

-

Classification

Medals and Medallions

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, David M. Robinson Fund, 2001.191

Human Generated Data

Title

Medallion with Gorgoneion

Date

2nd century BCE-1st century CE

Classification

Medals and Medallions

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, David M. Robinson Fund, 2001.191

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Dime 98.8
Coin 98.8
Money 98.8
Nickel 93.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

art 99.6
metalwork 99.3
ancient 99
sculpture 98.6
antique 98.6
bronze 98.5
no person 98.4
retro 98.2
old 97.4
round out 97.3
vintage 95.8
decoration 95.1
jewelry 93.7
copper 93.5
round 93.4
museum 92.8
one 92.6
texture 92.1
artistic 91.7
painting 91.6

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

shield 100
armor 84.7
protective covering 63.4
covering 46.3
money 45.1
currency 43.1
coin 38.2
coins 36.7
finance 33
cash 31.1
banking 28.5
bank 27.8
old 27.2
object 23.5
collection 23.4
pay 21.1
collect 20.7
close 19.4
metal 19.3
retro 18.8
financial 18.7
historical 17.9
ancient 17.3
vintage 14.1
one 13.4
gold 13.2
antique 13
circle 12.2
business 12.2
silver 11.5
symbol 11.4
earth 11
numismatics 10.9
history 10.7
hole 10.5
shiny 10.3
black 10.2
economy 10.2
globe 10.2
art 9.8
rust 9.6
earthenware 9.4
jigsaw puzzle 9.3
majolica 9.2
wealth 9
ceramic ware 8.7
finances 8.7
change 8.7
exchange 8.6
buckle 8.5
savings 8.4
dollar 8.4
decoration 8.3
fastener 8.3
top 8.1
world 8
ruble 7.9
penny 7.9
design 7.9
cent 7.9
copper 7.9
round 7.8
past 7.7
planet 7.7
amulet 7.5
time 7.3
puzzle 7.3
market 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Head 97.3
Eye 94.2
Art 81.9
Artifact 78.2
Circle 76.3
Metal 68
Electric blue 65.6
Sculpture 63.6
Pattern 63.6
Bronze 63.1
Carving 62.4
Visual arts 58.1
Font 57.4
History 56.8
Collectable 55.1
Fashion accessory 54

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

coin 77.4
mosaic 59.9
art 52.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Human face
Platter
Human nose
Human mouth

AWS Rekognition

Rug 68.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

paintings art 100%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-13

a photograph of a bronze - colored medallion with a face of a man

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

a bronze medallion with a face on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a round, bronze artifact depicting the face of Medusa, a character from Greek mythology. Medusa's visage is rendered in relief, with her characteristic wild, flowing hair that appears to contain snakelike shapes. The artifact is weathered and aged, with an oxidized surface displaying a mixture of green and reddish tones, characteristic of tarnished bronze. The face exhibits a stern or solemn expression, and the overall design suggests it may have been used decoratively or as part of armor or another object with symbolic significance.

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

The image depicts a circular bronze disk with a raised depiction of a Gorgon's head, likely Medusa, in the center. The Gorgon's face features classical elements such as wide eyes, a slightly open mouth, and serpentine hair, characteristic of Medusa's portrayal in Greek mythology. The bronze surface shows signs of patina, with green and reddish-brown coloration due to age and oxidation. The disk has a textured surface, and the Gorgon's expression appears to be neutral or stern. This type of artwork is often associated with ancient Greek culture and could have served as decorative or protective symbolism.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a circular bronze object with a decorative, intricate design. The central feature appears to be a face or mask-like motif, surrounded by ornate patterns and textures. The surface of the object has a weathered, aged appearance with a greenish-brown patina, indicating it is an antique or historical artifact. The overall design and style suggest this is likely an ancient decorative or ceremonial object, though I cannot identify any specific individuals depicted.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image shows an ancient bronze coin or medallion with a human face depicted on it in relief. The face has curly hair and appears to be surrounded by a wreath or decorative border. The coin has developed a greenish patina over time, likely due to oxidation of the bronze metal. The textured, worn surface suggests this is an artifact from an earlier historical period.

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

This appears to be an ancient bronze or copper medallion or disc with a decorative relief design. The metal has developed a distinctive green patina (verdigris) over time, which is characteristic of aged copper or bronze. The circular piece features a central face-like design surrounded by what appears to be decorative, possibly serpentine or floral patterns. The surface shows signs of age with a mottled texture combining areas of green oxidation and reddish-brown tones. This type of decorative metalwork was common in classical antiquity, often used as architectural elements, shield decorations, or ceremonial objects. The craftsmanship shows fine detail in the relief work, despite the weathering of age.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a circular, bronze or copper object featuring a Medusa head design.

  • The object is circular in shape, with a flat top and bottom.
    • It has a raised edge around its perimeter.
    • The object's surface exhibits a greenish patina, indicating its age and exposure to the elements.
  • The Medusa head is prominently displayed on the object's surface.
    • The face is depicted with a stern expression, characterized by a furrowed brow and pursed lips.
    • The hair is shown as snakes, which are coiled around the head in a chaotic manner.
    • The eyes are closed, adding to the overall sense of intensity and power emanating from the image.
  • The object is set against a gray background, which provides a neutral contrast to the object's rich colors and textures.
    • The background appears to be a piece of paper or fabric, with a subtle texture that adds depth to the image.

In summary, the image showcases an intricately designed bronze or copper object featuring a Medusa head, set against a neutral gray background. The object's circular shape, raised edge, and greenish patina suggest its age and historical significance. The Medusa head, with its stern expression and coiled snakes, exudes power and intensity, making the image a compelling and thought-provoking piece.

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

This image depicts a circular, bronze medallion featuring a relief of Medusa's head. The medallion is centered in the frame and has a weathered appearance, with a green patina that suggests age and exposure to the elements. The relief is intricately detailed, showcasing Medusa's snakes and facial features.

The background of the image is a plain gray surface, which helps to highlight the medallion's details. A shadow is cast to the right of the medallion, indicating that it is being illuminated from the left side. Overall, the image presents a striking and detailed representation of an ancient artifact.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts an ancient bronze medallion with a detailed, intricate design. The medallion is circular in shape, with a diameter of approximately 12 cm. The surface of the medallion is heavily oxidized, resulting in a rich, multi-hued patina that includes shades of green, brown, and red. The central motif of the medallion is a human head, which appears to be that of a male figure. The head is surrounded by a mass of curly, flowing hair that cascades down the sides of the medallion. The facial features are well-defined, with prominent eyes, a strong nose, and a mouth that is slightly open, as if in a state of contemplation or expression.

The medallion is placed on a flat, gray surface, which serves as a neutral backdrop that highlights the intricate details and rich colors of the bronze. The lighting in the image is soft and even, casting a gentle shadow to the right of the medallion, which adds depth and dimension to the overall composition. The medallion appears to be an artifact of significant historical or cultural value, possibly from an ancient civilization known for its craftsmanship in metalwork.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image features a round, green-colored object with a face-like design on it. The object is placed on a gray surface. The face on the object has a human-like appearance with eyes, a nose, and a mouth. The object has a shiny surface and appears to be made of metal. The face on the object is in a circular shape, and the object has a slightly curved edge.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

The image shows a circular object, seemingly a coin or a medallion, featuring a relief of a human face surrounded by swirling, snakelike shapes, reminiscent of the mythical Gorgon Medusa. The object has a weathered and aged appearance, with a patina of green and reddish-brown hues, suggesting it is made of bronze or a similar metal and has undergone oxidation over time. The background is a neutral, muted gray, which helps to emphasize the object's shape, color, and texture.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

The image features a round, antique-looking object, likely a coin or a similar decorative piece. The surface of the object is covered in a green and reddish-brown patina, suggesting it's made of metal, perhaps bronze or copper, and has aged over a significant period. In the center of the coin is a detailed relief of a face. The face is likely of a mythological or historical figure. It has stylized features, including curly hair, detailed eyes, a defined nose, and a small mouth. The relief is slightly raised from the coin's surface, creating a sense of depth. The object is positioned in the center of the frame against a neutral, grey background, which helps to highlight the coin's colors and details. The overall image is well-lit and provides a clear view of the object.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a circular bronze object with an intricate relief design. The central motif is a face surrounded by detailed, curling patterns that resemble hair or foliage. The face has distinct features including eyes, a nose, and a mouth, all rendered in a stylized manner. The bronze surface shows signs of patina, with varying shades of green, brown, and red, indicating oxidation and age. The overall appearance suggests that this object is an ancient artifact, possibly a decorative piece or a medallion. The craftsmanship and design elements hint at a historical or cultural significance.

Qwen

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

The image shows an ancient coin or medallion with a circular shape. The central part of the coin features a detailed and ornate depiction of a face, possibly a deity or a king, with prominent features including curly hair or a crown-like design around the head. The coin appears to be made of a metal that has developed a patina over time, showing colors like green, blue, and some hints of red, which suggests oxidation or age. The background is a neutral gray, which helps to highlight the coin. The coin seems to have historical or artistic value, possibly from an ancient civilization.

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

The image shows an ancient circular artifact, likely a coin or medallion, with an intricate design. The central feature is a detailed human face surrounded by elaborate, swirling hair or beard patterns. The artifact appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze, as indicated by the greenish patina and reddish-brown corrosion, suggesting age and exposure to the elements. The background is a plain, neutral gray, which helps to highlight the details of the artifact. The overall condition suggests it has been well-preserved, despite the visible signs of aging and weathering.