Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Misses Norton, 1920.44.373

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Misses Norton, 1920.44.373

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-22

Food 87.5
Arrowhead 78.5
Fossil 59.3
Sweets 55.5
Confectionery 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 99.9
one 99.2
wear 95.3
grow 93.7
food 90.9
art 90
dirty 88.7
architecture 88.1
people 84.6
two 83.3
broken 81.9
baking 80.1
dairy product 79.8
winter 75.1
rough 73.3
retro 72.8
sugar 72.7
mammal 71
ancient 71
cutout 70.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

food 44.5
meat 37.8
earthenware 36.2
gourmet 32.2
candy 30.7
fat 28.9
ceramic ware 27.2
cuisine 26.6
conserve 26
delicious 25.6
dinner 25.2
meal 25.2
ingredient 24.8
raw 24.1
steak 24
snack 22.2
beef 21.3
tasty 20.9
lunch 20.6
eat 20.1
sugar 19.8
brown 19.1
fresh 18.9
eating 18.5
fillet 18.4
healthy 18.3
pork 18.2
utensil 17.9
cut 17.9
dessert 17.9
slice 17.3
close 17.1
cooking 16.6
diet 16.2
piece 16.1
freshness 15.8
nobody 15.5
dish 15.4
bread 14.7
kitchen 14.3
closeup 14.1
fish 13.7
salmon 13.5
appetizer 13.3
ice lolly 13.1
smoked 12.7
plate 12.7
preparation 12.4
grilled 12.4
section 11.6
seafood 11.4
baked 11.2
sweet 11.1
frozen dessert 10.9
organic 10.9
nutrition 10.9
jelly 10.7
breakfast 10.7
cook 10.1
texture 9.7
protein 9.7
barbecue 9.7
wooden 9.7
grill 9.6
edible 9.6
prepared 9.5
toast 9.5
restaurant 9.5
sirloin 8.8
uncooked 8.8
ham 8.7
crust 8.7
roast 8.6
milk 8.6
product 8.5
horizontal 8.4
health 8.3
juicy 8.2
chocolate 7.9
butcher 7.9
substance 7.8
delicatessen 7.8
loaf 7.8
orange 7.7
culinary 7.6
cooked 7.5
pink 7.5
sauce 7.5
traditional 7.5
part 7.4
pepper 7.3
object 7.3
detail 7.2
market 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-22

Brown 98
Amber 84.9
Wood 77.4
Peach 71.6
Fashion accessory 67.5
Font 66.9
Liver 64.7
Drawing 63.6
Carmine 60.4
Painting 58
Illustration 56.3
Pattern 55.3
Rock 54.9
Art 52.7
Meat 50.4
Leather 50.4

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-22

piece 95.7
slice 91.3
food 78.8
sweet 77.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Ketchup
Bread

Clarifai

Food

AWS Rekognition

Ketchup 87.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

food drinks 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-22

a piece of cake on a plate 60.1%
a piece of cake 60%
a slice of cake on a plate 58.8%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a close up of the red and orange peel on a piece of driftwood.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of red clay with a map of the country of africa

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image depicts a fragment of terracotta pottery or ceramic. The broken piece has an irregular shape with a reddish-brown surface and some faded sections, indicating signs of age, wear, and possible exposure to natural elements. It has a textured pattern with horizontal ridges and spots of discoloration, including patches of greenish oxidation. The edges appear jagged from breaking, and the interior material has a lighter hue, characteristic of fired clay. This could be part of an ancient vessel or artifact.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a fragment of pottery, specifically a piece of terra cotta with a curved edge. The shard is a reddish-brown color, typical of terra cotta, and has a slightly rough, matte surface with some visible grooves or striations running horizontally across it. There are patches of residue or wear that lighten certain areas, showing a contrast against the predominantly darker surface. The edges of the fragment are irregular, indicating that it is a broken piece from a larger object. This piece might be a part of an ancient ceramic vessel or building material.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows a piece of rock or mineral with a distinct orange-red color. The surface of the rock appears to have some texture and irregularities, suggesting it may be a natural formation rather than a manufactured object. The overall shape of the piece is irregular, with a jagged edge. The color and texture of the rock indicate it is likely some type of sedimentary or metamorphic rock, possibly containing iron or other mineral deposits that give it the vibrant orange hue.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This image shows a fragment or shard of what appears to be terracotta pottery or ceramic material. It has a distinctive orange-reddish color typical of terracotta, with some weathering or wear visible as lighter patches and streaks across its surface. The piece appears to be broken, showing irregular edges, and has a somewhat flat surface with subtle horizontal striations or lines running across it. The fragment is photographed against a plain white background, which helps highlight its color and texture. This type of artifact is commonly found in archaeological contexts or could be a broken piece from a ceramic vessel or tile.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a piece of ceramic pottery, characterized by its reddish-brown color and rough texture. The pottery is irregularly shaped, featuring a jagged edge on the right side and a more rounded edge on the left. The surface of the pottery exhibits a series of horizontal lines, likely resulting from the manufacturing process.

The pottery's color is predominantly a deep reddish-brown hue, with some areas displaying a lighter, more orange tone. The edges of the pottery are slightly worn, indicating potential use or handling over time. The background of the image is a plain white surface, providing a clean and neutral contrast to the pottery's earthy tones.

Overall, the image presents a detailed and intimate view of the ceramic pottery, highlighting its unique texture, color, and shape. The context of the image suggests that it may be part of a collection or exhibit, showcasing the craftsmanship and history of the pottery.

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

The image depicts a piece of broken pottery, likely an ancient artifact. The pottery is reddish-brown with some greenish discoloration, suggesting it may have been exposed to moisture or environmental factors over time. The shape of the pottery is irregular, with jagged edges and a rough texture, indicating that it has been broken into pieces. The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery. Overall, the image appears to be a photograph of an archaeological find, possibly taken for documentation or study purposes.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a fragment of a terracotta tile. The tile is brown in color and has a rough, uneven surface. It appears to be broken into two pieces, with one piece being larger than the other. The tile has a slightly curved shape, and the edges are jagged and uneven. The surface of the tile has some small holes and cracks, and there are some small pieces of debris or dirt on it.

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

The image shows a broken piece of a brick or tile with an irregular shape. The object is reddish-brown in color, with some areas having a lighter shade. The surface of the object is rough and uneven, with visible cracks and chips. The object appears to be made of a type of clay or ceramic material. The object is placed on a white surface, which could be a table or a piece of paper.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

The image shows a fragment of pottery, likely a piece of a larger ceramic object. The fragment is roughly rectangular with a partially broken edge, and it is orange-red with horizontal stripes of a lighter color, possibly the underlying clay or a faded glaze. The surface has a slightly rough texture, and there are areas where the surface layer has chipped away, revealing the lighter, beige clay underneath. The edges of the fragment are uneven and suggest it has broken off from a larger piece. The overall impression is of an ancient artifact.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be terracotta pottery. The fragment is irregularly shaped with broken edges, indicating it is part of a larger object. The surface is a reddish-brown color, with horizontal lighter-colored striations running across it. These striations suggest possible layering in the material or perhaps the way the object was decorated or finished. The texture is slightly rough and uneven. The background is a neutral off-white color, providing contrast to the reddish-brown fragment and allowing it to stand out.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a fragment of pottery, specifically a shard of what appears to be terracotta or red earthenware. The piece is irregularly shaped with a rough, broken edge, indicating it is a broken part of a larger ceramic object. The surface of the shard is predominantly reddish-brown, with visible horizontal striations or lines, suggesting it was made using a pottery wheel. There are also some lighter, grayish areas where the surface has worn away or been damaged, revealing the underlying material. The texture of the pottery appears smooth but with some irregularities and imperfections, which are typical of handmade or ancient ceramics. The fragment is displayed against a plain, light-colored background, which highlights its color and texture.

Qwen

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

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be a piece of pottery or ceramic. The surface is a reddish-brown color, typical of clay, and has a smooth, glazed finish. There are some irregularities and imperfections on the surface, such as small areas of discoloration and wear, which may indicate age or damage. The edges of the fragment are somewhat jagged, suggesting it has been broken at some point. The overall shape is irregular, and the fragment seems to be a piece of a larger object. The background is plain white, which contrasts with the fragment, making it stand out clearly.

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

The image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic object, likely a piece of pottery. The fragment is irregularly shaped, with a reddish-brown color dominating the surface. There are visible horizontal lines and some weathering or wear, indicating its age and possible use. The edges appear broken and uneven, suggesting that it is a part of a larger piece that has been damaged or fragmented over time. The background is plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the ceramic fragment.