Human Generated Data

Title

Covered spherical jar

Date

6th century

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial gift of the Walter C. Sedgwick Foundation and partial purchase through the Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund, 2006.170.233.A-B

Human Generated Data

Title

Covered spherical jar

Date

6th century

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial gift of the Walter C. Sedgwick Foundation and partial purchase through the Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund, 2006.170.233.A-B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2024-04-17

Jar 100
Pottery 100
Urn 100
Art 96.4
Porcelain 96.4
Ammunition 61.7
Weapon 61.7
Vase 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2024-04-17

pottery 99.5
no person 99.3
clay 98.8
art 98.3
container 97.7
ancient 97.4
old 95.4
traditional 94.3
antique 94.3
vase 93.4
urn 91.7
earthenware 91.2
one 90.1
handmade 89.5
retro 88.4
travel 85.8
ornate 84.3
arts and crafts 83.6
sculpture 83.5
craft 82.5

Imagga
created on 2024-04-17

vessel 41.9
ceramic ware 36.5
container 33.5
earthenware 30.6
pumpkin 29.9
decoration 27.6
utensil 27.4
traditional 24.1
sphere 23.9
glass 23
ball 21.3
pot 20.7
bowl 20.1
holiday 20.1
china 18.8
vegetable 18.8
teapot 18.4
vase 18.2
celebration 17.6
gold 17.3
round 17.3
ornament 17.3
object 16.9
jar 15.6
shiny 14.2
food 13.3
seasonal 13.1
dome 12.7
celebrate 12.7
japan 12.3
water 12
old 11.8
color 11.7
bright 11.4
pottery 11.3
globe 11.1
tradition 11.1
winter 11.1
produce 10.9
decorative 10.9
cooking utensil 10.8
objects 10.4
porcelain 10.4
party 10.3
architecture 10.2
drink 10
decor 9.7
metal 9.7
balls 9.6
liquid 9.6
merry 9.5
festive 9.2
orange 9.2
ornate 9.2
year 9.1
single 9
retro 9
history 8.9
new 8.9
world 8.9
autumn 8.8
glitter 8.7
golden 8.6
season 8.6
design 8.4
vintage 8.3
one 8.2
antique 8.2
closeup 8.1
building 8.1
religion 8.1
light 8
close 8
art 7.9
lid 7.9
hang 7.8
travel 7.7
jug 7.7
handle 7.6
decorate 7.6
tea 7.5
global 7.3
yellow 7.3
fall 7.2
black 7.2
kitchen utensil 7.2
transparent 7.2
lantern 7.1

Google
created on 2024-04-17

Serveware 82.1
Pottery 81.4
Artifact 80.9
Art 79.2
Gas 78
Tableware 76
Creative arts 75.7
earthenware 68.5
Natural material 68.4
Urn 67.3
Ceramic 67.3
Metal 66.3
Dishware 63.9
Vase 63.5
Porcelain 63
Still life photography 60.5
Circle 59.9
Lid 58.6
Fashion accessory 57.7
Antique 56.2

Microsoft
created on 2024-04-17

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Grenade

Clarifai

Teapot

AWS Rekognition

Grenade 61.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2024-04-17

paintings art 68.2%
food drinks 17.7%
interior objects 12%
cars vehicles 1.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2024-04-17

a close-up of a pot 46.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a large metal potted with a lid and a lid

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

a large, brown pot with a lid on top

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a spherical ceramic jar with a lid, likely created using a traditional pottery technique. The jar features an earthy, muted greenish-brown glaze with a slightly crackled texture. Decorative patterns encircle the upper portion, including etched or carved designs such as circular motifs and leaf-like elements. The lid has a pointed finial at the center, and the rim displays slight imperfections, possibly reflecting age or handcrafted qualities. Near the base, darker glaze drips unevenly onto the exposed, unglazed ceramic surface. The piece has a rustic and ancient aesthetic, potentially indicative of its cultural or historical origin.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a round ceramic jar with a lid. The jar has a grayish hue with a slightly glossy finish and shows signs of age and wear with visible crackling in the glaze. The lid has a pointed finial and features concentric circular designs. The jar's body is adorned with subtle etched patterns, including a series of circular and leaf-like motifs around its upper section. Near the base of the jar, there are drips of darker glaze, adding a rustic and textured appearance. The overall form is symmetrical and elegant, suggesting it could be of historical or cultural significance. The background is a neutral gray, allowing the viewer to focus on the jar itself.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This is an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a storage jar or urn, with a spherical body and fitted lid. It appears to be made of stoneware with a grayish-green glaze typical of Asian ceramics. The vessel features decorative bands around its upper portion with incised geometric patterns and circular motifs. The lid has a stepped, tiered design with a finial on top. The surface shows some wear and areas where the glaze has worn away, particularly at the bottom where there are unglazed patches. The overall design and craftsmanship suggests this is likely from an Asian origin, possibly Chinese or Korean, and could date back several centuries. The piece demonstrates sophisticated pottery techniques and artistic decoration common in historical Asian ceramic traditions.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-01

The image shows an ornate, decorated ceramic vessel with a lid. The vessel has a rounded, globular shape with a domed lid on top. The surface of the vessel is covered in intricate, abstract patterns and designs, including circular elements and repeating geometric motifs. The overall color scheme is earthy, with shades of brown and tan. The vessel appears to be an antique or historical artifact, possibly from a traditional cultural or religious context.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-01

This is a ceramic vessel that appears to be from an ancient Asian culture, likely Chinese. It's a spherical jar or urn with a fitted lid that has a decorative finial on top. The piece features incised decorative patterns around its upper portion, including circular motifs and geometric designs. The glaze appears to be a grayish-green color, typical of celadon ware, with some areas showing lighter, unglazed or differently glazed patches at the bottom. The vessel has a rounded body and shows signs of age through its patina and wear patterns. The craftsmanship is refined, suggesting it was likely a significant or valuable piece when created. Based on its style and construction, it could be from the Song Dynasty or a similar period in Chinese ceramic history.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts an antique ceramic pot with a lid, showcasing a round body and a lid with a small knob on top. The pot features a decorative design around its middle section, comprising a series of concentric circles with a zigzag pattern at the top. The lower portion of the pot has a distinctive dripping effect, with a dark brown glaze that has dripped down from the top. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, transitioning from light to dark. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a product photo for an online store or catalog, highlighting the unique features and craftsmanship of the antique ceramic pot.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a ceramic vessel with a lid, showcasing a round body and a small, pointed finial on top of the lid. The vessel's surface features an intricate design, including a band of geometric patterns around the middle and a series of curved lines above it. The lower portion of the vessel is adorned with a pattern resembling dripping glaze.

The vessel appears to be made of clay or ceramic material, with a light brown color that suggests it may be an antique or vintage piece. The background of the image is a solid gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the vessel.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and unique piece of ceramic art, with its intricate design and elegant shape making it a standout piece.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a ceramic jar with a lid, placed on a gray surface. The jar is round in shape and has a cylindrical body with a slightly curved bottom. The jar has a green-brown glaze that appears to have aged and worn over time, giving it a vintage look. The lid of the jar is slightly larger than the body and has a rounded shape with a small opening in the center. The jar has a decorative pattern etched into its surface, which appears to be a series of concentric circles and lines.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a large ceramic jar with a lid. The jar is brown in color, with some black stains on the bottom. The jar is decorated with intricate patterns. The lid is slightly tilted, and it seems to be missing a part of it. The jar is placed on a gray surface. The jar's shadow is cast on the surface. The jar seems to be an antique piece.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a glazed ceramic jar with a lid, centered against a plain gray background. The jar is round and slightly squat, appearing widest in the middle. The lid has a tiered, pagoda-like shape, topping off in a small point.

The jar is glazed with a mottled green-gray color. Around the upper part of the jar, there are subtle engraved patterns of curved lines and possibly floral motifs. Below this, there are two parallel horizontal lines. The glaze thins and drips near the bottom of the jar, revealing a paler, possibly unglazed ceramic base. The glaze also appears to have a network of fine cracks, known as crazing, throughout its surface. The jar appears to have some age and wear.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a ceramic jar with a matching lid. The jar has a round, bulbous body and tapers slightly at the base. The lid is similarly rounded and sits snugly on top. The jar and lid are glazed with a muted, greenish-gray color, and the surface shows some crackling, suggesting an aged appearance.

The jar's surface is decorated with a band of circular and triangular designs, alongside what looks like abstract, floral-like patterns etched into the glaze. The glaze has pooled and dripped down in places, particularly towards the bottom, revealing a lighter, unglazed area underneath. The jar appears to be set against a plain, neutral gray background, which highlights the jar's form and color.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts an intricately designed ceramic jar with a lid. The jar has a rounded body and a slightly flared base, giving it a stable, sturdy appearance. The surface of the jar is adorned with detailed carvings and patterns.

Here are some notable features:

  1. Lid: The lid is conical with a small knob at the top for easy handling. It also features decorative elements, including a band of circular motifs near the edge.

  2. Body: The body of the jar is divided into sections by horizontal bands. The upper section features a series of circular designs with figures or scenes depicted inside them. These figures appear to be engaged in various activities, possibly representing a narrative or cultural motifs.

  3. Middle Section: There is a band of geometric patterns, possibly triangles or zigzag lines, encircling the jar.

  4. Lower Section: The lower part of the jar has a series of vertical, petal-like shapes that extend downwards, adding to the jar's aesthetic appeal and possibly providing structural support.

  5. Color and Texture: The jar has a muted, earthy color palette, likely indicative of a glaze or natural clay finish. The texture appears smooth with the carved details standing out prominently.

Overall, the jar is a beautiful example of ceramic artistry, showcasing detailed craftsmanship and cultural or historical motifs.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-18

This image depicts an ancient ceramic vessel, possibly a jar or jarlet, with a lid. The vessel has a rounded body with a slightly flared base and three small, rounded feet at the bottom. The lid is conical and has a small rounded finial on top. The surface of the jar is covered with an olive-green glaze that has a cracked texture, indicative of a glaze that has aged over time. The body of the jar is adorned with intricate, horizontal incised patterns that run along the midsection, featuring floral and leaf motifs. The jar appears to be well-preserved and is likely of historical or cultural significance, possibly from an East Asian or Southeast Asian tradition based on the style of the glaze and decoration.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-18

The image shows a ceramic jar with a lid. The jar has a rounded body and is covered in a greenish-grey glaze that has a cracked texture, indicating age and possibly the result of firing techniques. The body of the jar is adorned with intricate patterns, including a band of leaf-like motifs and a row of dotted lines near the top. The lid is also decorated with a similar glaze and has a small, cone-shaped knob on top. The base of the jar is slightly wider and has a natural, unglazed color, contrasting with the greenish-grey of the rest of the jar. The overall appearance suggests that this is an ancient or antique piece, possibly of historical significance.