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Human Generated Data

Title

Bowl with Painted Magical Inscriptions

Date

400-700

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Marian H. Phinney Fund, 2000.35

Human Generated Data

Title

Bowl with Painted Magical Inscriptions

Date

400-700

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Marian H. Phinney Fund, 2000.35

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-29

Bowl 100
Soup Bowl 94.7
Pottery 87.8
Text 65.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

no person 100
retro 99.8
antique 99.4
ancient 99.3
traditional 98.6
round out 98.4
arts and crafts 97.9
handmade 97.7
old 97.1
interior design 95
pottery 94.8
nature 94.7
one 94.7
empty 94.5
dirty 94.4
indoors 93.3
wood 93.1
elderly 92.8
graphic design 92.1
art 89.2

Imagga
created on 2022-01-29

currency 38.6
money 34.9
coin 32.5
finance 28.8
coins 26.1
banking 25.8
cash 25.7
bank 24.2
financial 24.1
circle 21.5
close 21.1
wealth 20.7
business 20.1
metal 18.5
old 18.1
one 17.9
exchange 16.2
pay 15.4
closeup 14.2
commerce 14
symbol 13.5
change 13.5
food 13.3
economy 13
coconut 12.7
payment 12.5
object 12.5
ceramic ware 12.4
gold 12.3
art 11.6
silver 11.5
relief 11.2
round 11.2
dollar 11.1
decor 10.6
brown 10.3
bowl 10.3
investment 10.1
earthenware 10
monetary 9.8
design 9.7
pound 9.7
decoration 9.5
surveying instrument 9.4
savings 9.3
earth 9.2
backdrop 9.1
utensil 9.1
numismatics 8.9
market 8.9
copper 8.8
icon 8.7
antique 8.5
rich 8.4
wheat 8.3
pattern 8.2
collection 8.1
creative 8
conceptual 7.9
shiny 7.9
associated 7.9
association 7.9
cent 7.9
definition 7.9
circular 7.8
advertise 7.8
advertisement 7.7
advertising 7.7
instrument 7.6
ball 7.5
buy 7.5
decorative 7.5
nut 7.5
element 7.4
globe 7.4
cover 7.4
retro 7.4
paper 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-29

Tableware 97
Dishware 93.6
Serveware 86.7
Pottery 82.8
Bowl 82.8
Artifact 82.7
Porcelain 82.4
Plate 82.1
earthenware 78.4
Circle 74.9
Art 72
Ceramic 71.9
Platter 71.2
Mixing bowl 67.1
Beige 64.6
Fashion accessory 60.3
Antique 60.1
Wood 58.4

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-29

art 55
ceramic ware 43
plate 38.1
stoneware 36.7
tableware 31.2
porcelain 6.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Bowl

AWS Rekognition

Rug 93.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-29

paintings art 97%
food drinks 3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-29

a close up of a plate 54.4%
a dirty plate on a table 37%
a dirty plate 36.9%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-10

a bowl of the ancient language.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a bowl of writing on a bowl of writing

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows an ancient bowl adorned with an inscription written in a spiral pattern, starting at the center of the bowl and continuing outward to the rim. The text is written in a Middle Eastern script, possibly Aramaic or another Semitic language, and is composed of black ink painted onto the clay surface. The bowl has an earthy yellow-brown tone and appears used and aged, with worn edges and spots of discoloration. Such bowls are often associated with ritual or protective purposes, sometimes referred to as "magic bowls" or "incantation bowls," historically used to ward off evil spirits or curses.

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

The image depicts an ancient ceramic bowl with incantations written in spirals on its interior surface. The bowl is made from a light-colored clay and features dark ink inscriptions that appear to be a form of ancient script, possibly Aramaic or a similar language. The writing begins from the outer rim of the bowl and spirals inward toward the center. This type of artifact is often referred to as a "magic bowl" or "incantation bowl," historically used for protective or magical purposes in ancient Mesopotamian cultures. The inscriptions would likely have been intended to invoke protection, ward off evil spirits, or bring about a desired outcome. The bowl has a worn, antique appearance, indicating its age and historical significance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a ceramic bowl or vessel with intricate handwritten text or markings covering the surface. The text appears to be in a language that uses a script different from the Latin alphabet, possibly Arabic or another Middle Eastern script. The bowl has a rounded, shallow shape and a golden-brown color. The writing covers the entire interior surface of the bowl in a dense, overlapping pattern, creating a visually striking and intricate design.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This image shows an ancient ceramic bowl or dish with spiral inscriptions written in what appears to be Arabic or similar Middle Eastern script. The text runs in concentric circles from the center outward. The bowl has a light tan or earthen color and appears to be made of clay or similar ceramic material. These types of bowls, known as "magic bowls" or "incantation bowls," were commonly used in the Middle East during late antiquity and often contained prayers, spells, or protective inscriptions. The writing is done in black ink and follows the curved interior surface of the bowl. The artifact appears to be well-preserved despite its apparent age.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient ceramic bowl, likely originating from the Middle East or Mediterranean region, based on its design and writing style. The bowl is crafted from clay and features a light-brown color with darker brown markings.

  • Bowl Shape and Size
    • The bowl is circular in shape, with a flat bottom and slightly raised edges.
    • It appears to be relatively small, measuring approximately 10-15 cm in diameter.
  • Color and Texture
    • The bowl has a light-brown color with darker brown markings, suggesting it may have been painted or glazed.
    • The surface of the bowl appears rough and uneven, indicating that it is made of unrefined clay.
  • Writing and Inscriptions
    • The bowl is covered in cursive writing, which appears to be in an ancient language such as Hebrew or Aramaic.
    • The writing is dense and fills most of the interior surface of the bowl, with some areas featuring more prominent or decorative script.
  • Background and Context
    • The background of the image is a plain white surface, suggesting that the bowl is being displayed or examined in a museum or archaeological setting.
    • There are no other objects or features visible in the image, focusing attention solely on the bowl and its intricate details.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of an ancient ceramic bowl, showcasing its unique design, writing, and historical significance.

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

The image depicts a bowl with writing on it, likely an ancient artifact. The bowl is made of clay and has a light-brown color. It is circular in shape and has a wide mouth. The writing on the bowl appears to be in an ancient language, possibly Aramaic or Hebrew. The text is written in a spiral pattern, starting from the center of the bowl and moving outward. The writing is in black ink and is quite faded, suggesting that the bowl is old.

The background of the image is white, which helps to highlight the details of the bowl. Overall, the image suggests that the bowl is an important historical artifact, possibly from the ancient Near East.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a circular ceramic bowl with an aged and weathered appearance. The bowl is made of brown clay, and its surface is covered in intricate, handwritten text. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style, and appears to be a combination of different languages and scripts. The bowl is placed on a white surface, which highlights the contrast between the bowl's earthy tones and the bright background. The overall impression is one of an ancient and mysterious object, possibly with a religious or cultural significance.

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

The image shows a bowl with a yellowish-brown color, which appears to be made of clay. The bowl has a round shape with a slightly curved rim. The surface of the bowl is covered with black text, which is written in a spiral pattern, starting from the center and moving outwards. The text appears to be written in a foreign language, possibly Arabic or Hebrew. The bowl has a rough texture, and the edges are slightly uneven.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-19

Here's a description of the image:

The image features an earthenware bowl, likely of ancient origin, sitting against a plain white background. The bowl is light tan or beige color with a rough, unglazed texture. It has a simple, rounded shape with an uneven rim that shows signs of age and wear.

The bowl is covered inside with text written in a dark ink or paint. The text is arranged in concentric circles, starting from the center and spiraling outward to the rim. The script appears to be in a language that is not familiar to a standard English speaker, potentially an ancient or regional dialect. The characters are distinct but closely spaced, creating a visually dense pattern. The overall look suggests that the bowl may have a ritualistic or symbolic purpose.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-19

The image shows a beige, rounded bowl with an aged appearance. The interior of the bowl is covered with black, cursive script that swirls inwards in concentric circles, resembling an incantation or inscription. The bowl's surface is slightly textured, showing signs of age and wear. The overall impression is of an artifact, possibly ancient. The outside of the bowl is smooth and without any decoration.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts an ancient ceramic bowl with inscriptions written on its interior surface. The bowl appears to be made of a light brown or beige clay, and the inscriptions are written in a darker color, likely black or dark brown. The text is written in a spiral pattern, starting from the center and extending outward to the rim of the bowl.

The script used in the inscriptions appears to be an ancient or historical writing system. The characters are neatly written and evenly spaced, suggesting that the bowl might have been used for a specific ritual or ceremonial purpose, or it could be a piece of historical or archaeological significance.

The bowl itself is simple in design, with a smooth, rounded shape and a slightly flared rim. There are no visible decorations or additional patterns, indicating that the primary focus is on the inscribed text. The overall condition of the bowl looks good, with no visible cracks or significant wear, suggesting it has been well-preserved.

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Text analysis

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Google

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