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Human Generated Data

Title

'Kendi' Water-Dispensing Vessel with Decoration of Flowers, Rocks, and Birds

Date

late 16th-early 17th Century

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Ann B. Goodman, Class of 1953, in memory of Harold Nathan Bregstein, Class of 1917, and Sidney Wintner Bregstein, 2000.324

Human Generated Data

Title

'Kendi' Water-Dispensing Vessel with Decoration of Flowers, Rocks, and Birds

Date

late 16th-early 17th Century

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Ann B. Goodman, Class of 1953, in memory of Harold Nathan Bregstein, Class of 1917, and Sidney Wintner Bregstein, 2000.324

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Porcelain 100
Pottery 100
Art 100
Cake 77.9
Food 77.9
Dessert 77.9
Creme 63.8
Cream 63.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

pottery 99.7
vase 99.3
ceramic 99.3
container 98.9
decoration 98.3
no person 97.8
porcelain 97.5
glass items 96.5
jewelry 95.3
jug 94.9
desktop 94.7
isolate 93.3
reflection 91.8
color 91.6
souvenir 91.1
tableware 90.8
turquoise 90.1
jar 89.9
wealth 89.8
clean 89.2

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

vase 87.4
earthenware 72.9
ceramic ware 71.8
jar 60.2
utensil 49.8
vessel 46.9
container 43.4
china 37.3
glass 35.8
porcelain 32.7
majolica 23.2
liquid 22.6
water 21.4
decoration 19.6
object 17.6
drink 17.6
ornament 17.2
transparent 16.1
delft 15.6
traditional 15
clear 13.1
shiny 12.7
sphere 12
teapot 11.9
h2o 11.8
glassware 11.8
decorative 11.7
gold 11.5
aqua 11.4
celebration 11.2
color 11.1
glasses 11.1
close 10.9
medical 10.6
ball 10.5
development 10.5
biology 10.4
tea 10.4
cold 10.3
beverage 10
cup 10
science 9.8
experiment 9.8
fluid 9.7
lab 9.7
chemistry 9.7
chemical 9.7
laboratory 9.7
measure 9.6
research 9.5
holiday 9.3
bright 9.3
globe 9.3
festive 9.2
clean 9.2
ornate 9.2
art 9.1
reflection 8.9
beaker 8.9
acid 8.9
flask 8.9
pot 8.8
sample 8.8
pharmacy 8.7
ceramic 8.7
objects 8.7
season 8.6
bottle 8.5
flower 8.5
food 8.5
single 8.2
equipment 8.2
celebrate 8.1
world 8
pitcher 7.8
floral 7.7
healthy 7.6
splash 7.5
closeup 7.4
bar 7.4
tradition 7.4
design 7.3
yellow 7.3
refreshment 7.3
cool 7.1
medicine 7.1
seasonal 7

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Porcelain 96.6
Vase 95.5
Blue 94.5
Cobalt blue 90.4
Ceramic 89.8
Blue and white porcelain 87.6
Perfume 80.5
Artifact 71.6
Decanter 67.6
Barware 64.7
Glass 64.5
Pottery 59.7
earthenware 55.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

vase 100
tableware 99.9
ceramic 98.9
pottery 98.2
earthenware 97.9
teapot 97.7
jug 97.6
pitcher 96.7
bowl 96.4
kettle 95.3
blue and white porcelain 95.2
saucer 94.8
ceramic ware 94
coffee cup 93.9
mug 93.8
serveware 92.9
plate 92.4
urn 88.4
plant 87.3
still life 87.1
dishware 86.9
platter 86.6
still life photography 82.5
teacup 82.1
lid 81
mixing bowl 79.3
cup 62.5
white 60.6
art 59.2
dinnerware set 56.1
porcelain 55.3
tea set 51.9
painted 48.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wedding Cake
Ice Cream

Clarifai

Vase

AWS Rekognition

Wedding Cake 77.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

food drinks 97.6%
paintings art 2.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a blue and white vase on a table 67.4%
a white vase on a table 66.6%
a blue and white vase sitting on a table 52.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a blue and white vase with a bird on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-03

a blue and white vase with a bird on it

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a small ceramic vessel with delicate blue and white designs. The object has a bulbous base tapering into a narrow neck with a flared rim. A small spout is integrated into the side near the base. The surface is adorned with intricate hand-painted motifs in cobalt blue, including flowers, leaves, swirling patterns, and a bird perched on a branch. The style appears to be influenced by traditional Asian pottery, likely Chinese or Japanese from the porcelain tradition. The overall look is elegant and ornamental.

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

The image depicts a small, ornate ceramic vessel with a narrow neck and a bulbous body. It is painted with traditional blue designs on a white background, a style reminiscent of Chinese porcelain. The decorative motifs include floral patterns, leaves, and a bird perched on a branch. The neck of the vessel features vertical blue brushstrokes and the top is adorned with a circular pattern. The spout, positioned to the side, also has a floral design. The entire piece showcases detailed craftsmanship and an elegant aesthetic.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a decorative ceramic vase or container with a distinctive blue and white floral pattern. The vase has a rounded body and a tall, cylindrical neck with a lid. The pattern on the vase features delicate flowers and leaves, as well as a small bird or bird-like figure. The overall design has a traditional, ornate style reminiscent of Asian or European ceramic art.

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

This is a traditional blue and white ceramic kendi, which is a type of Asian water vessel. It features a bulbous body with a tall, narrow spout and a small mouth at the top. The piece is decorated with a classic blue and white design showing birds among floral motifs, painted in a cobalt blue glaze on a white porcelain background. The decoration includes flowers and leaves arranged in an artistic pattern around the body of the vessel, with birds perched among the botanical elements. The neck of the vessel shows vertical striping in blue. This style is characteristic of Chinese porcelain techniques that were widely influential throughout Asia, particularly during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Meta Llama

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

The image features a white ceramic vessel with blue floral and bird designs, showcasing a unique blend of traditional and modern elements.

Vessel Description

  • The vessel is crafted from white ceramic material.
  • It has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and a small opening at the top.
  • The body of the vessel is adorned with blue floral and bird designs, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication.
  • The neck of the vessel features a series of vertical lines in blue, creating a sense of depth and texture.

Design and Style

  • The overall design of the vessel is reminiscent of traditional Asian ceramics, with its bulbous body and narrow neck.
  • The use of blue floral and bird designs adds a touch of modernity and whimsy to the piece.
  • The vessel appears to be hand-painted, with delicate brushstrokes and subtle color variations that give it a sense of character and personality.

Background and Lighting

  • The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the vessel's design and colors.
  • The lighting is soft and even, with no harsh shadows or reflections that might detract from the vessel's beauty.

Overall Impression

  • The image presents a beautiful and unique ceramic vessel that showcases a blend of traditional and modern elements.
  • The vessel's design and colors are both elegant and whimsical, making it a standout piece in any setting.
  • The image effectively highlights the vessel's beauty and craftsmanship, making it an attractive addition to any collection or display.

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

The image features a white ceramic vase with blue floral and bird designs. The vase has a wide base that narrows at the top, with a small opening. It is decorated with various blue flowers and leaves, as well as two birds perched on branches. The vase appears to be an antique or vintage piece, possibly from the 18th or 19th century. It is displayed against a plain white background, which suggests that it may be part of a museum or art collection. Overall, the image presents a beautiful and delicate piece of ceramics that showcases the skill and craftsmanship of its creator.

Amazon Nova

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

The image showcases a traditional Chinese ceramic teapot, specifically a blue and white porcelain piece from the Ming dynasty. The teapot is of medium size, with a round body and a long, slender neck that tapers towards the spout. The teapot is painted in cobalt blue, which is a characteristic feature of Ming dynasty ceramics. The design on the teapot includes a bird perched on a branch, surrounded by blooming flowers and leaves. The teapot is placed on a white surface, which highlights the intricate details of the design and the craftsmanship of the piece.

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

The image shows a blue and white ceramic teapot. The teapot has a handle on the left side, a spout on the right side, and a lid on top. The teapot is decorated with blue floral designs. The spout is decorated with blue flowers, and the lid is decorated with blue leaves. The teapot is placed on a white surface. The teapot is a traditional Chinese teapot, which is used for brewing tea.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a blue and white ceramic ewer. It has a bulbous body, a tall, slender neck with a flared mouth, and a short, spout-like projection on the side. The ewer is decorated with blue floral designs and a bird perched on a branch. The overall style suggests traditional Chinese porcelain.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image showcases a beautiful, antique-looking ceramic vessel, likely a water ewer or a similar type of container. It's a bulbous shape with a long neck and a spout extending from the side.

Design:

  • Color and Style: The ewer is painted in the classic blue and white style common in Chinese ceramics. The background is white, and the decorations are in varying shades of blue.
  • Motifs: The vessel is decorated with floral and bird designs. There are clusters of stylized flowers with large petals and leafy accents, along with what appears to be a bird sitting on a leaf.
  • Specific elements: The neck of the bottle is decorated with tall lines and swirling designs.

Form and Structure:

  • Shape: It has a rounded body, which gradually narrows into a cylindrical neck. The shape gives the impression of a pear or gourd-like form.
  • Spout and Neck: The spout is positioned on the side, while the neck is a tall, slender column that widens into a lip at the top and likely has a lid.

Overall Impression: The ewer has an elegant and delicate appearance. It suggests a focus on artistic design and craftsmanship.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a ceramic vessel with a distinctive design and decorative elements. The vessel appears to be a type of traditional pottery, possibly a kettle or a water container. It features a bulbous body with a narrow neck that flares out slightly at the top. The neck is capped with a lid that has a small handle or knob.

The vessel is adorned with intricate blue patterns on a white background, a style often associated with blue and white porcelain. The decorations include stylized floral and leaf motifs, as well as a bird perched on a branch. The bird is depicted in a naturalistic pose, adding a touch of elegance to the design. The overall aesthetic suggests that this piece might be of historical or cultural significance, possibly from East Asian ceramic traditions. The craftsmanship and detailing indicate a high level of skill and artistry.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image depicts a ceramic object, which appears to be an antique snuff bottle. It is characterized by its distinctive shape, with a narrow neck and a rounded body. The bottle is decorated with a blue and white porcelain design, featuring motifs such as stylized flowers, leaves, and a bird, which is a common motif in ceramic art. The blue decorations are painted in a classic underglaze blue, typical of traditional Chinese porcelain. The bottle has a rounded, bulbous lower section that tapers into a narrower neck, with a small opening at the top. The craftsmanship suggests that it is likely of historical or cultural significance, possibly from a period in Chinese porcelain history where such designs were popular.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image shows a ceramic vase with a white background and blue floral and bird motifs. The vase has a bulbous body that tapers into a narrow neck with a small opening at the top. The neck is decorated with vertical blue lines and a swirling design. The main body of the vase features intricate blue paintings of flowers, leaves, and a bird. There is also a small spout on the side of the vase, which is similarly decorated with blue floral patterns. The overall design is reminiscent of traditional blue and white porcelain.

Text analysis

Amazon

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