Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Misses Norton, 1920.44.385

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Misses Norton, 1920.44.385

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-22

Bread 94.6
Food 94.6
Brick 92.2
Ketchup 87.6
Sweets 82.5
Confectionery 82.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 99.9
one 98.9
cutout 96.2
food 95.3
broken 94.2
candy 93.2
still life 92
chocolate 91.7
grow 90.8
rock 89.2
slice 87.3
sugar 86.3
disjunct 84.4
simplicity 80.5
homemade 79.8
triangle 79.1
delicious 78.7
dairy product 77.8
rough 76.9
two 76.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

candy 100
food 61.7
chocolate 50.4
bread 38.2
dessert 36.4
brown 35.4
sugar 34
delicious 33.9
slice 32.8
sweet 30.9
piece 29.4
bakery 29
cake 28.2
tasty 27.6
eat 26.9
snack 26.5
meal 23.6
toast 23.5
pastry 22.7
healthy 22.7
loaf 21.4
breakfast 21.2
diet 21
fresh 20.9
wheat 20
baked 19.7
close 18.9
plate 17
closeup 16.9
cream 16.8
nutrition 16.8
fat 16.8
bake 16.4
cut 16.2
gourmet 15.3
treat 15.2
eating 15.2
grain 14.8
confectionery 14.6
crust 14.5
baking 13.6
sliced 13.5
homemade 12.5
texture 11.8
baker 11.8
pie 11.7
kitchen 11.6
calorie 11.6
ingredient 11.5
cooking 11.4
pile 11.3
cook 11
nobody 10.9
cocoa 10.8
flour 10.7
portion 10.7
sandwich 10.6
milk 10.5
detail 10.5
butter 10.1
brick 9.9
whole 9.6
nutritious 9.5
natural 9.4
yellow 9.3
board 9.3
cheese 9.2
dish 9.1
creamy 8.8
cereal 8.7
yummy 8.7
black 8.4
organic 8.4
wooden 7.9
cacao 7.9
holiday 7.9
crisp 7.8
hunger 7.8
pieces 7.8
culinary 7.6
studio 7.6
dinner 7.6
dark 7.5
bar 7.4
cuisine 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-22

Triangle 84.6
Art 80.2
Rectangle 77
Font 73.7
Wood 70.9
Artifact 70.1
Peach 68.8
Brick 61.5
Drawing 61.3
Carmine 60.2
Rock 58.7
Sculpture 55.8
Landscape 54.3
Flesh 53.5
Illustration 51.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-22

piece 96.3
slice 88.1
baked goods 81.5
dessert 76
food 75.4
chocolate 57.4
sweet 52.3
bread 46.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Ketchup
Bread 94.6%
Ketchup 87.6%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 98.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-22

a piece of cake 85.5%
a piece of cake on a table 74%
a piece of cake sitting on top of a table 62.9%

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

a photograph of a piece of pottery with a piece of pottery on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a fragment of pottery or ceramic. The piece has a triangular shape and appears broken off from a larger object. It has a reddish-brown glaze covering part of its surface, with areas of wear or chipping revealing the lighter, unglazed clay material underneath. Some small spots of what might be residue or mineral deposits can be seen on the glazed surface. The texture of the clay suggests it is coarse and unrefined, typical of historical or archaeological pottery fragments. The background is plain white, highlighting the fragment.

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

The image shows a fragment of pottery with a triangular shape. The pottery shard is predominantly made of terracotta clay, displaying a reddish-brown hue. The surface of the shard has patches of lighter coloring, which appear to be remnants of calcified material or possibly a faded design. The shard has both smooth areas and rough edges, indicating it's a piece broken off from a larger item. The texture of the fragment suggests it may have been part of an ancient pottery piece or artifact. The background is a plain white surface, which helps emphasize the color and texture of the pottery fragment.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a piece of rock or mineral with an irregular, angular shape. The surface of the rock has a reddish-brown color with some lighter-colored speckles or inclusions. The texture appears to be rough and uneven, suggesting it may be a natural, unpolished specimen. The overall shape and coloration of the rock indicate it could be a type of sandstone or other sedimentary rock formation.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a broken piece of pottery or ceramic. It appears to be a fragment from a larger vessel or object. The shard has an irregular, roughly triangular shape. The exterior surface is a reddish-brown color, while the interior has a lighter, more tan hue. There are some grayish splotches or stains visible on the surface, possibly indicating weathering or aging of the material. The edges of the shard look rough and uneven, suggesting it broke off from the original object. Based on the color and texture, this could be a piece of ancient or antique earthenware.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This image shows a fragment or shard of what appears to be ancient pottery or ceramics. It has a triangular shape and features two distinct colors - a terracotta or light orange-brown color on the outer edges, and a darker reddish-brown glazed or painted surface in the center. The fragment shows some wear and deterioration, with spots where the surface coating has flaked or worn away, revealing the lighter clay material underneath. This type of artifact is commonly found at archaeological sites and can help researchers understand ancient pottery-making techniques and cultural practices.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image shows a piece of pottery, likely a fragment of a larger vessel, against a white background. The pottery is triangular in shape, with a rough, uneven edge on the left side and a more defined edge on the right. The surface of the pottery is light brown, with a darker brown area in the center that appears to be a glaze or paint. The pottery has a rough texture, with small imperfections and cracks visible throughout. The background is a plain white surface, with no other objects or features visible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may be a museum or archaeological exhibit, showcasing an artifact from a historical or cultural context.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a piece of broken pottery, likely an archaeological find. The pottery is brown and has a rough texture, with visible cracks and chips on its surface. It appears to be made from clay or another type of earthenware material.

The pottery is shaped like a triangle, with one side being longer than the other two. It has a flat base and a pointed top, giving it a distinctive shape. The surface of the pottery is rough and uneven, with small bumps and ridges visible throughout.

The background of the image is a plain white color, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery. Overall, the image suggests that the pottery is an ancient artifact that has been discovered through archaeological excavation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image shows a fragment of a terracotta object, likely a tile or a piece of pottery. The fragment is triangular in shape, with a slightly curved edge and a flat surface. The surface of the fragment is reddish-brown in color, with some areas appearing darker and some lighter. There are also some white spots and streaks on the surface, which could be due to the firing process or the presence of impurities in the clay. The fragment appears to have been broken or damaged, as it has a jagged edge and a rough texture.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image features a piece of broken pottery or ceramic. The fragment is irregular in shape, with jagged edges that suggest it was broken. The ceramic is predominantly reddish-brown in color, with some areas showing a lighter, almost beige shade. The surface of the ceramic appears to have a rough texture, indicative of either a handmade or unglazed finish. There are also visible patches where the surface is chipped or worn, revealing a lighter, possibly original color underneath. The background of the image is plain white, which contrasts with the earthy tones of the ceramic, making the fragment stand out.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic object, likely pottery. It has a triangular shape with rough, uneven edges. The body of the fragment is a light, sandy-colored material, suggesting a fired clay.

The fragment is marked with a reddish-orange paint, which covers a significant portion of one side. The paint shows signs of age and wear, with some areas flaking or missing, exposing the underlying clay. There are also patches of a lighter color, perhaps from the glaze or surface material, possibly indicating that the piece was once part of a larger decorative item.

The background is a plain, light-colored surface, which provides contrast and emphasizes the characteristics of the ceramic fragment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of pottery against a plain white background. The pottery shard is roughly triangular, with irregular, broken edges indicating it has been separated from a larger piece.

The body of the pottery appears to be a reddish-orange color, and the surface has a matte finish. There are remnants of a darker red-brown paint or glaze in horizontal bands. Some areas of the glaze are worn or chipped, revealing the lighter body underneath. There are also some small white-ish spots or deposits on the darker band.

The overall impression is of an ancient, weathered artifact, potentially a piece of a decorated vessel or other ceramic object.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image shows a fragment of terracotta pottery. The piece appears to be a shard from a larger ceramic object, possibly a vessel or a tile. The shard has a triangular shape with slightly rounded edges. The surface is predominantly orange-brown in color, which is typical for terracotta. There are visible patches of a lighter, possibly white or cream-colored substance on the surface, which could be remnants of a glaze or slip. Additionally, there are some small dark spots scattered across the shard, possibly indicating areas where the material has degraded or where there were impurities in the clay. The texture of the shard appears to be relatively smooth but with some roughness along the broken edges.