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Human Generated Data

Title

Lamp

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Lighting Devices

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 1978.495.179

Human Generated Data

Title

Lamp

Classification

Lighting Devices

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 1978.495.179

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Bronze 96.8
Animal 64.9
Reptile 64.9
Hole 61.9
Rust 57

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 99.5
rusty 99.2
antique 99.2
old 98.9
retro 98.8
ancient 98.5
pottery 98.2
iron 96.3
rust 95.1
handmade 95.1
brass 93.7
arts and crafts 93.2
obsolete 92.9
steel 92.7
military 92.3
heavy 91.8
one 91.3
worn 90.9
art 90.6
dirty 90.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

plug 25.4
metal 24.9
device 24
old 22.3
machine 20.3
close 20
pulley 19.8
wind instrument 18
mechanical device 17.2
steel 17
wood 16.7
tool 16.7
ocarina 16.4
birdhouse 14.1
brown 14
mechanism 14
object 13.9
musical instrument 13.8
rusty 13.3
wooden 13.2
nobody 11.7
shelter 11.4
fastener 11.3
iron 11.2
construction 11.1
metallic 11
antique 10.8
vintage 10.7
work 10.3
equipment 10
bobbin 9.8
restraint 9.6
home 9.6
objects 8.7
rust 8.7
handle 8.6
tools 8.5
food 8.5
whistle 8.5
bark 8.3
carving 8.2
pot 8.1
cut 8.1
hole 8.1
detail 8
spice 8
protective covering 7.9
ancient 7.8
instrument 7.7
two 7.6
sculpture 7.6
aged 7.2
lock 7.1
dessert 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Wood 85.9
Gas 74.1
Auto part 71.9
Metal 69.1
Household hardware 60.4
Art 56.6
Composite material 52.6
Rock 52.3
Circle 51

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

wall 99
indoor 95.6
gear 5.5
stone 3.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Snake
Smoke Pipe

Clarifai

Auto part

AWS Rekognition

Snake 64.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

food drinks 54%
pets animals 44.2%
paintings art 1.2%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

a bronze bowl from the people.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a large brown vase with a hole in the middle

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a terracotta oil lamp, an ancient artifact likely designed for illumination. It has a rounded body with a circular reservoir and a large central hole for adding oil. A small spout protrudes from one side, which would hold the wick for burning. The surface appears worn, with a reddish-brown color typical of earthenware. The lamp features a simplistic design, possibly used in domestic or ritual settings in historical times.

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

The image shows an ancient terracotta oil lamp. It has a roughly oval shape with a central circular reservoir that has a large opening at the top. This reservoir is likely where oil would be poured and stored. The lamp features a protruding spout on one side with a smaller hole at the end, where the wick would be placed and lit. The lamp is made of a reddish-brown clay, consistent with traditional terracotta, and appears to have some wear and discoloration, which is typical given its ancient nature. The design is relatively simple, typical of utilitarian objects from historical periods where such lamps were commonly used for lighting.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-22

This appears to be an ancient terracotta oil lamp, likely from the Roman or Greek period. It has a distinctive reddish-brown clay color and shows signs of age and wear. The lamp has a circular body with a central filling hole and a protruding nozzle or spout where the wick would have been placed. The design is simple but functional, typical of everyday household items from classical antiquity. The surface texture shows the natural earthenware material, and there appears to be some patina or discoloration from age. This type of lamp would have been used for basic lighting needs in ancient households.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-22

The image shows an ancient clay oil lamp. It has a round, flattened shape with a spout or nozzle protruding from one end. The lamp appears to be made of terracotta or fired clay and has a weathered, rustic appearance suggesting significant age. A small circular hole is visible in the center, likely where the wick would have been placed and lit to provide light using olive oil or another fuel source. This type of oil lamp was a common source of indoor lighting in ancient Greek, Roman and Middle Eastern cultures before the advent of candles or electricity.

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-22

The image shows an ancient ceramic or pottery object, possibly a vessel or container. It has a round, bowl-like shape with a central opening or hole. The surface appears to be weathered and has a rustic, aged appearance, suggesting it is an antique or historical artifact. The object has a distinct shape and design, likely reflecting the craftsmanship and style of the culture or time period in which it was created.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts an ancient clay oil lamp, likely from the Middle East or Mediterranean region. The lamp is made of terracotta and has a distinctive shape, with a rounded body and a long handle attached to one side. The handle is curved and has a small hole at the end, which may have been used for hanging the lamp.

The lamp has a circular depression in the center, which would have held the wick and oil. There are also two small protrusions on either side of the depression, which may have been used to support the wick or to help guide the flame.

The lamp appears to be quite old, with visible signs of wear and tear. It has a rough, uneven texture and is covered in a layer of dirt and grime. Despite its age, the lamp still retains much of its original detail, including the intricate carvings and designs that adorn its surface.

Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse of how people lived and lit their homes thousands of years ago. It is a valuable artifact that can help us better understand the history and culture of ancient civilizations.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image shows an ancient clay oil lamp, likely from the Roman Empire period.

  • The lamp is made of clay and has a brown color with a worn appearance.
    • The lamp is positioned horizontally, with the spout facing to the right.
    • The lamp has a circular base and a long handle attached to the side.
    • There are two small holes on the side of the lamp, one near the top and one near the bottom.
    • The lamp has a small, circular opening in the center of the base, which is likely where the wick was placed.
    • The lamp appears to be quite old, with visible signs of wear and tear.
    • The background of the image is a plain white surface, suggesting that the lamp is being displayed or examined.

Overall, the image provides a clear view of the lamp's design and construction, as well as its age and condition.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts an antique lamp, likely used in ancient times. The lamp is made of terracotta, evident from its reddish-brown color and earthy texture. It features a large, circular base with a prominent central hole, presumably for the wick, and two smaller holes on the sides, possibly for air intake. The lamp's design includes a flared rim around the base, which provides a stable platform for the wick. The lamp's surface shows signs of age, with visible wear and discoloration, indicating its historical significance. The lamp is displayed against a plain white background, emphasizing its intricate design and historical context.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image shows a brown ceramic oil lamp with a circular shape. The lamp is designed with a hole in the center, which is used to hold a wick. The lamp has a handle on one side, and there are two small holes on the other side. The lamp appears to be old and has a worn-out appearance. The lamp is placed on a white surface, which could be a table or a shelf.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a terracotta oil lamp, likely ancient, against a plain white background. The lamp has a circular body with a central opening and a short nozzle extending from one side. The terracotta is a warm, reddish-brown color with a slightly rough texture, suggesting its age and material. The surface is not perfectly smooth, with visible imperfections and possible residue from use. The lamp has a rudimentary, handmade appearance.

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

The image shows an ancient oil lamp, likely made of terracotta. It has a circular body with a central hole, which would have been used to fill the lamp with oil. Attached to the body is a spout or nozzle for the wick, and a smaller hole likely for inserting a wick. The lamp is a warm, earthy brown color, and appears to have some wear and age, suggesting it is an antique. The design is simple and functional, characteristic of lamps from the ancient world.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows an ancient oil lamp, likely made of terracotta or clay. The lamp has a circular reservoir in the center where oil would be placed, and a spout extending from one side, which would hold the wick. The design is simple and functional, typical of lamps used in ancient times for lighting. The surface of the lamp appears to be aged and weathered, indicating its antiquity. This type of lamp was commonly used in various ancient civilizations, including Roman, Greek, and others, for providing light in households and other settings.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-25

The image shows an ancient clay object that resembles a small oil lamp or a similar type of ancient container. It has a rounded base with a circular opening at the top, which is likely where a wick would have been inserted. The object features a handle-like structure on one side, suggesting it was designed to be held or hung. The surface shows signs of wear and age, with visible discoloration and surface wear, indicating it is an artifact, possibly of historical or archaeological significance.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-25

This image shows an ancient oil lamp, likely from the Roman or Byzantine period. It is made of terracotta and has a rounded, slightly elongated shape. The lamp has a central bowl where oil would be placed, with a small circular opening in the middle for the wick. There is a spout on one side with a small hole at the end, which would allow the flame to be directed outward. The surface of the lamp appears weathered and has some discoloration, indicating its age and use over time. The overall design is simple and functional, typical of lamps used in ancient times for lighting.