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Human Generated Data

Title

Broad-shouldered jar

Date

Machang phase, c. 2300 2000 BCE

People

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Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial gift of the Walter C. Sedgwick Foundation and partial purchase through the Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art, 2006.170.33

Human Generated Data

Title

Broad-shouldered jar

Date

Machang phase, c. 2300 2000 BCE

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial gift of the Walter C. Sedgwick Foundation and partial purchase through the Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane Fund for Asian Art, 2006.170.33

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-05

Pottery 98
Jar 97.3
Urn 92.3
Vase 89.6
Reptile 61.4
Animal 61.4
Sea Life 61.4
Porcelain 57.8
Art 57.8
Apparel 55.4
Clothing 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-05

pottery 99.1
clay 98.1
no person 97.9
container 97.3
vase 96
art 95.9
one 95
decoration 93.2
earthenware 91.3
traditional 91.2
pot 90.6
old 90.3
ancient 90.2
isolate 89.4
still life 89.2
sculpture 88.8
food 87.2
handmade 87.1
jug 86.2
vintage 85.7

Imagga
created on 2019-07-05

earthenware 100
ceramic ware 82.7
utensil 55.7
vase 44.5
decoration 35.6
jar 30.7
container 28.5
ornament 28.4
vessel 28.3
holiday 24.4
traditional 24.1
china 23.8
decorative 23.4
object 22.7
ball 21
celebration 20.7
pot 20.4
shiny 19.8
gold 19.7
antique 19.6
glass 18.8
celebrate 18.1
sphere 17.5
old 16.7
seasonal 16.6
porcelain 16.3
teapot 16.1
art 15
color 15
majolica 14.9
season 14
bauble 13.7
glitter 13.5
merry 13.3
pottery 13.2
culture 12.8
winter 12.8
jug 12.5
balls 12.5
vintage 12.4
decorate 12.4
round 12.1
tradition 12
close 12
retro 11.5
handle 11.5
ornate 11
golden 10.3
brown 10.3
festive 10.2
drink 10
yellow 9.9
single 9.9
history 9.8
clay 9.8
craft 9.5
ancient 9.5
tea 9.4
shine 9.2
design 9.1
food 9.1
pitcher 8.9
closeup 8.8
eve 8.6
ornamental 8.5
black 8.4
globe 8.3
earth 8.2
reflection 8.1
world 8
decor 8
handmade 7.7
ceramic 7.7
gift 7.7
party 7.7
hanging 7.7
tree 7.7
ribbon 7.4
water 7.3
year 7.3
new 7.3
metal 7.2
bright 7.1
silver 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-05

earthenware 97.7
Urn 92.4
Pottery 92
Ceramic 91.1
Artifact 89.9
Vase 87.8
Art 65.5
Serveware 60.6
Lid 57

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-05

vase 78.4
plant 67.1
pottery 59.2
ceramic ware 44.3
jar 40.6
porcelain 7.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Turtle
Helmet

Clarifai

Vase

AWS Rekognition

Turtle 61.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-05

paintings art 97.1%
food drinks 2.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-05

a vase sitting on a table 33.2%
a vase sitting on top of a table 30.1%
a vase on a table 30%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a vase with a large vase on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a large vase with a brown and black design

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-02-06

This is an image of an ancient pot or ceramic vessel. The pot has a bulbous body that tapers to a narrow base and a conical neck leading to a widened, slightly flared rim. It appears to be made of terracotta, a reddish-brown clay, showcasing its natural color on the lower half while the upper half is adorned with decorative black painted patterns. These patterns include geometrical shapes and what looks like stylized floral or feather motifs, arranged in a symmetrical fashion around the pot's shoulder. Two small loop handles are attached on opposite sides of the vessel's widest part, aligned with the axis of symmetry. The pot has visual signs of aging, wear, and patina that suggest historical significance and antiquity. The background is a neutral shade of blueish-gray which provides a soft contrast to the earthy tones of the pot.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-02

The image depicts an ancient pottery vessel, likely a storage jar or amphora. The jar has a broad, rounded body that tapers down to a narrower base. It has two small loop handles on either side near the top. The surface of the jar is decorated with a design featuring dark, possibly black or brown painted motifs against a light-colored background. The decoration includes large, bold patterns with intricate details, possibly representing natural or abstract forms. The rim of the jar is comparatively narrow and features a crisscross pattern. The overall style suggests it could be from a prehistoric or ancient civilization, possibly from an archaeological context.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This is an ancient ceramic vessel, likely from a prehistoric civilization. It has a bulbous shape that narrows at both the top and bottom, with a short neck at the top featuring a crosshatch pattern. The pot has two small handles or lugs on opposite sides. The decoration consists of dark brown or black painted designs on a light beige or cream-colored clay background. The main decorative element is a large geometric pattern featuring what appears to be radiating or feather-like motifs around a central circular design. The painting style and form suggest this is likely a Neolithic or Bronze Age artifact, possibly used for storage of food or liquids. The craftsmanship shows sophisticated pottery-making and decorative techniques for its time period.

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image shows an ornate ceramic vase or vessel. It has a rounded, bulbous shape with a wide opening at the top. The surface of the vase is decorated with intricate geometric patterns and designs, including diamond shapes, spirals, and other angular motifs. The colors used are earthy tones, predominantly browns and beiges, creating a rustic, traditional look. The vase appears to be a decorative or ceremonial piece, likely from a cultural or artistic tradition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-25

The image features a large, tan-colored vase with a wide body and narrow neck. The vase is adorned with a dark brown design that appears to be a stylized representation of a plant or flower. The design is symmetrical, with two curved lines extending from the center of the vase to its edges. The vase has two small handles on either side, near the top.

The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the top half being lighter than the bottom half. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may be a product photo for an online store or a museum exhibit.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image depicts an ancient vase, likely from the Middle East or Mediterranean region, showcasing a unique blend of artistic and cultural elements.

  • Vase Shape and Size
    • The vase is bulbous with a narrow neck and two small handles on either side.
    • It has a rounded body that tapers slightly towards the bottom.
    • The vase appears to be made of clay or ceramic material.
  • Design and Decoration
    • The vase features a dark brown design that wraps around its body.
    • The design includes geometric patterns, possibly representing stars or flowers.
    • The design is symmetrical, with identical patterns on either side of the vase.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a light gray color.
    • There are no other objects or features visible in the background.

In summary, the image presents an ancient vase with a distinctive design and shape, set against a simple yet elegant background. The vase's unique features and decorations suggest that it may have been created during a specific time period or cultural era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a large, ancient ceramic jar with a brown and white color scheme. The jar is cylindrical in shape with a rounded bottom and a wide, open mouth. The jar's surface is decorated with intricate patterns and designs, including geometric shapes, spirals, and possibly symbolic motifs. The jar has two handles on either side, which are also decorated with similar patterns. The jar appears to be made of clay and has a weathered, aged appearance, suggesting its antiquity.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image features a large, ancient pottery jar with a wide body and a narrow neck. The jar has a light brown color and is decorated with intricate patterns and designs. The patterns are in dark brown or black, creating a striking contrast against the lighter background. The jar has two handles on either side, near the top, which appear to be made of the same material as the jar. The jar seems to be an antique piece, possibly from a historical period, and is displayed against a plain, light-colored background.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a large, ornately decorated pottery vessel, likely an urn or storage jar, against a plain, light gray background. The vessel's color is a warm, earthy tone, varying between beige and light brown.

The vessel's body is rounded, with a narrower neck and base. It has a distinct decoration of dark brown or black painted designs. The designs appear to be stylized or abstract, possibly representing natural elements or geometric patterns. Near the top, the neck is adorned with a cross-hatched pattern. The central body of the vessel has larger, more complex designs, with what seems to be a series of stylized motifs. The lower part of the vessel's rounded top section is framed by a wave-like band.

Two small, loop-shaped handles are located on opposite sides of the vessel, near its widest point. The vessel appears to be well-preserved, though it shows some signs of age, with slight variations in the surface texture and color.

The overall impression is of an artifact with historical or cultural significance, likely originating from an ancient civilization.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a pottery jar. The jar is a light tan color, possibly earthenware. It has a round body, a slightly flared base, and a small neck with a decorative rim. Two small handles protrude from the sides of the body.

The jar is decorated with dark brown/black painted designs. Around the neck is a band of crisscross patterns. The body is adorned with symmetrical, stylized motifs that appear to be leaf-like or possibly plant-inspired designs. There is also a line of wavy patterns along the bottom of the body. The overall impression is of an ancient, handcrafted vessel with a decorative, symbolic purpose.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a ceramic vessel that appears to be an ancient artifact. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Shape and Design:

    • The vessel has a rounded, bulbous body with a narrow neck and a wide, flat base.
    • It features two small loop handles on either side of the upper body, which likely served as grips for carrying or pouring.
  2. Decoration:

    • The vessel is decorated with intricate patterns and designs. The upper section has a prominent band of geometric and possibly floral or abstract motifs painted in dark colors, likely black or dark brown.
    • There is a central circular motif with a cross-like design inside, surrounded by radiating lines and patterns.
    • Below this, there are wavy and curvilinear designs that create a sense of movement and flow.
    • The lower part of the vessel is left plain, showcasing the natural color of the clay.
  3. Color:

    • The primary color of the vessel is a light beige or tan, which is the natural color of the clay.
    • The decorative patterns are painted in dark colors, creating a striking contrast against the lighter background.
  4. Condition:

    • The vessel appears to be well-preserved, with no visible cracks or damage, suggesting it might be a museum piece or a carefully maintained artifact.
  5. Purpose:

    • Given its design and size, this vessel was likely used for storage or transportation of liquids or grains. The handles suggest it was meant to be carried or handled easily.

This type of pottery is often associated with ancient cultures and can provide insights into their artistic styles, daily life, and technological advancements in ceramics.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

The image depicts an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a jar or pot, with a rounded, bulbous body and a conical neck. It features symmetrical painted designs that are characteristic of early Neolithic pottery styles. The designs are primarily in black and dark brown on a light beige or terracotta-colored background. The upper part of the pot is adorned with geometric patterns, including a central cross-like motif surrounded by checkerboard-like designs. Below this, there is a floral or plant-like motif with intricate lines and shapes. The lower section of the pot is simpler, with a band of decorative lines. Two small, looped handles are attached on either side of the neck, suggesting it was used for carrying or hanging. The craftsmanship and artistic style suggest it could be from the Chumash culture or a similar archaeological context.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This image shows a large, ancient ceramic jar or vase, likely of Neolithic or early Bronze Age origin, considering its style and decoration. It features a wide, rounded body that tapers slightly near the base, with a narrow neck and a flared, slightly constricted opening at the top. The jar has two small, looped handles on either side, positioned just below the neck.

The surface of the jar is adorned with intricate geometric and abstract patterns, painted in black and red on a light beige or tan background. The design includes crisscross patterns near the neck, and a central motif featuring a square grid surrounded by radiating patterns and spirals. Below this central design, there are additional geometric shapes and lines that form a complex, symmetrical arrangement. The overall appearance suggests it may have been used for storage or as a ceremonial object, and its artistic style indicates a high level of craftsmanship and cultural significance from the time period it was created.

Text analysis

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