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Human Generated Data

Title

Double-Sided Manuscript Page

Date

late 18th cent. - 19th cent.

People

-

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Dorothy R. Eastman, 1986.688

Human Generated Data

Title

Double-Sided Manuscript Page

Date

late 18th cent. - 19th cent.

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Dorothy R. Eastman, 1986.688

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Text 99.7
Label 99.7
Brick 99.3
Sticker 86.8
Rust 56.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

pattern 97.7
desktop 96.6
design 96.2
texture 95.3
abstract 94.1
wall 93.3
no person 93
decoration 92.8
wallpaper 92.3
retro 91.5
old 91.4
art 90.5
illustration 88.7
text 87.9
background 87.8
symbol 87.6
graphic 87
architecture 86
fabric 85.3
vintage 82

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

menu 39.5
building 33.5
fare 29.7
architecture 29.7
sequencer 27.5
brick 22.7
apparatus 21.9
city 21.6
old 21.6
vintage 19
structure 18
grunge 17
food 16.6
equipment 16.5
business 15.8
antique 14.7
texture 13.9
travel 12.7
device 12.6
paper 12.6
buzzer 12.2
wall 12
window 11.9
cinema 11.8
dirty 11.8
facade 11.6
sell 11.6
office 11.5
retro 11.5
culture 11.1
sale 11.1
art 11.1
palace 11.1
money 11.1
text 10.5
bill 10.5
ancient 10.4
brown 10.3
town 10.2
cash 10.1
aged 10
landmark 9.9
signaling device 9.8
tobacco shop 9.8
pallet 9.7
payment 9.6
urban 9.6
windows 9.6
pay 9.6
shop 9.6
grungy 9.5
finance 9.3
dollar 9.3
exterior 9.2
historic 9.2
close 9.1
tourism 9.1
square 9.1
design 9
currency 9
success 8.9
artistic 8.7
door 8.6
bank 8.3
street 8.3
closeup 8.1
board 7.9
federal 7.9
house 7.8
hand tool 7.7
stone 7.7
construction 7.7
sky 7.7
buildings 7.6
word 7.5
sign 7.5
frame 7.5
rich 7.4
style 7.4
border 7.2
tower 7.2
history 7.2
theater 7.1

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Text 95.7
Font 95.7
Brick 93.6
Pattern 86.8
Wall 78.5
Design 76
Metal 69.4
Brickwork 68.8
Number 62.1
Rectangle 57.7
Square 50.6

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

streetview architecture 62.4%
text visuals 15.3%
paintings art 14.9%
interior objects 6.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a close up of a logo 82.1%
a close up of a mans face 74.1%
a close up of a device 69.5%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

text in a vintage style.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a very old writing on a piece of paper

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image shows a decorative manuscript or text in a traditional script, likely originating from South or Southeast Asia. The text is written in neatly aligned black ink, with the characters of the script characterized by rounded forms and intricate details. The background is adorned with elaborate gold patterns, enhancing its visual richness and reflecting a high level of artistic craftsmanship. Borders on the side also feature ornamental gold designs, framing the text. Such manuscripts are often sacred or historical, used for religious, cultural, or literary purposes.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image is of a traditional manuscript page with ornate and decorative script. The text is written in dark ink on a background that appears golden with intricate patterns. The script is organized into horizontal lines, with each line of text evenly spaced. The edge of the manuscript features a decorative border that includes elaborate, symmetrical designs. The overall appearance is one of artistic embellishment common in historical manuscripts, suggesting it is likely a religious or important cultural text. The script is an old script associated with South or Southeast Asian manuscripts, potentially written in an ancient Indic or Khmer script.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image appears to be an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic text or inscription. It consists of rows of intricate symbols and characters, likely representing an important text or record from that time period. The hieroglyphics are displayed on a golden or ornate background, suggesting this was a significant and valuable artifact. Without being able to identify any individuals, the image conveys a sense of the rich cultural and historical significance of ancient Egyptian writing and record-keeping.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This appears to be an ancient palm leaf manuscript or religious text, likely from South or Southeast Asia. The text is written in what looks like an ancient script, possibly Sanskrit or another classical Indian language, inscribed in dark characters on a reddish-brown or copper-colored background. The manuscript page is long and rectangular in shape, with decorative borders on the edges. The text is arranged in neat horizontal lines, and there appear to be small holes or perforations throughout the leaf, which were typically used to thread the leaves together to form a complete manuscript. The overall appearance suggests this is a historical religious or literary document, carefully preserved and likely of significant cultural importance.

Meta Llama

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

The image displays a section of an ancient Buddhist manuscript written in Pali, an ancient Indian language. The text is written in a traditional style, with each line of text separated by a thin red line. The text is written in a black ink on a beige background, and the edges of the page are decorated with intricate gold designs.

The text appears to be a passage from the Dhammapada, a collection of teachings attributed to the Buddha. The text is written in a cursive script, with each word separated by a small space. The text is written in a horizontal direction, with each line of text reading from left to right.

The background of the image is a solid black color, which helps to highlight the text and make it more readable. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the history and culture of Buddhism, and the importance of the Dhammapada as a sacred text in the Buddhist tradition.

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

The image depicts a page from an ancient manuscript, likely written in a language such as Sanskrit or Pali. The text is written in a script that resembles Devanagari or Brahmi, which were commonly used in ancient India.

The page is rectangular in shape, with a decorative border around the edges. The border is made up of intricate patterns and designs, which are typical of ancient Indian art. The text itself is written in a series of lines, with each line containing a few words or phrases. The words are written in a flowing script, with no spaces between them.

The language of the text is not immediately clear, but it appears to be a form of Sanskrit or Pali. These languages were widely used in ancient India for religious and literary purposes. The text may be a passage from a religious text, such as the Vedas or the Buddhist scriptures, or it may be a literary work, such as a poem or a story.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the literary and cultural heritage of ancient India. It shows the beauty and elegance of ancient Indian script and art, and it highlights the importance of language and literature in Indian culture.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a piece of traditional Thai manuscript, known as "Pra Kroo," which is an ancient form of palm-leaf manuscript. The manuscript is adorned with intricate golden and red patterns, which are typical of Thai traditional art. The text is written in black ink and is arranged in a vertical format, characteristic of ancient Thai script. The script appears to be a religious or ceremonial text, possibly from a Buddhist scripture or a royal decree. The ornate patterns and colors suggest that this manuscript is of significant cultural and historical importance.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a piece of paper with some text written on it. The paper appears to be made of a light brown material, possibly paper or a similar material. The text is written in black ink and is arranged in a grid-like pattern. The text appears to be written in a foreign language, possibly Arabic or Hebrew. The paper has a slightly worn and aged appearance, suggesting that it may be an old document or manuscript.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

The image shows a rectangular, ancient-looking manuscript or tablet. It's primarily gold or a light tan color, with dark, possibly black, text arranged in horizontal lines. The text appears to be in an unfamiliar script with rounded shapes and varying sizes. Ornate decorative patterns run along the top, bottom, and sides of the manuscript. The object seems to be an artifact, possibly of religious or historical significance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image depicts a rectangular, gilded panel covered in what appears to be intricate writing. The background is a warm golden hue with detailed floral and vine-like patterns. The script is written in dark, possibly black, characters that stand out vividly against the golden background.

Specifics:

  • Material: The panel appears to be made of some kind of wood or possibly lacquer, given the smooth surface and intricate detail of the background designs. The gilding suggests a valuable or ceremonial object.
  • Design: The panel is divided into horizontal bands by fine lines that are part of the decorative background. The writing is organized in horizontal rows, filling the surface of the panel.
  • Writing: The script is clearly not in a language that I am familiar with. The letters are rounded with a distinctive appearance, and they appear to be arranged in a complex script. The density of the text, combined with the intricate ornamentation, gives the impression of a formal, ceremonial piece.
  • Decorative Elements: The borders are decorated with more complex filigree patterns.

Possible Interpretations: The image is likely an ancient manuscript or a piece of artwork containing sacred text. The rich colors, fine detailing, and sophisticated script point to a culture with a deep appreciation for artistic and religious tradition.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a section of an ancient manuscript written in a script that appears to be Burmese, which is used in Myanmar. The text is neatly arranged in horizontal lines, with each character meticulously inscribed. The manuscript is adorned with intricate decorative borders, which feature elaborate patterns and designs, likely painted in red and gold hues. These borders add an artistic and ceremonial quality to the document.

The text itself is written in black ink, and the characters are uniform in size and style, indicating careful calligraphy. The manuscript is likely a religious or historical text, given the formal and ornate presentation typical of important documents in many Southeast Asian cultures. The overall appearance suggests that this is a valuable and possibly sacred text, preserved with great care.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image appears to be a page from an ancient script, possibly from a religious or historical text. The script is written in a cursive style with intricate, ornate borders that feature decorative patterns. The text is divided into lines, and the characters are dark, possibly black or dark brown, set against a background that appears to be a gradient of orange to yellow. The script itself is not immediately identifiable as it seems to be an ancient language or a script from a region that uses a different writing system than most modern scripts. The overall aesthetic suggests it could be from a manuscript of significant cultural or historical value, possibly from East or Southeast Asia, given the style of the script and the decorative elements.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image appears to be a piece of ancient or traditional text written in a non-Latin script, possibly Southeast Asian or Himalayan in origin. The text is densely packed and written in a dark ink or paint on a light background. The script seems to be organized in lines, and there are some decorative elements or symbols interspersed within the text. The overall appearance suggests that this could be a religious or historical document, possibly a manuscript or a page from a book. The background has a gradient of colors, transitioning from a lighter shade at the center to darker shades at the edges, which gives the impression of an aged or vintage document.