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Human Generated Data

Title

Toy Pair of Tongs

Date

-

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Tools and Equipment

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of David Berg, 1999.306.30

Human Generated Data

Title

Toy Pair of Tongs

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Tools and Equipment

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of David Berg, 1999.306.30

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-02-19

Reptile 84.5
Animal 84.5
Bronze 75

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-28

no person 99.5
cutout 98.4
one 97
steel 93.1
biology 92.4
food 90
desktop 89.9
art 89.4
industry 89.3
still life 89.3
two 89.3
glazed 89.1
shape 88.3
carpentry 88.2
science 87.2
iron 86.4
grow 86
wood 85.9
simplicity 85.9
old 83.5

Imagga
created on 2022-02-19

device 54.4
ladle 38.6
musical instrument 33.9
vessel 30.3
metal 29.8
tool 25.8
ice tongs 25.3
shiny 23.7
tongs 22.5
container 21.9
steel 20.3
equipment 20.1
backdrop 18.1
design 18
art 17.1
object 16.8
clip 16.5
close 16
silver 15.9
style 15.6
wave 15.5
decoration 14.8
pattern 14.4
graphic 13.9
light 13.4
hair slide 13.2
wallpaper 13
modern 12.6
black 12.6
curve 12.2
instrument 12.2
motion 12
wrench 11.9
texture 11.8
color 11.7
stainless 11.6
chrome 11.3
artistic 11.3
fastener 11.1
transparent 10.7
work 10.2
elegance 10.1
gold 9.9
shape 9.7
technology 9.6
spoon 9.4
space 9.3
backgrounds 8.9
closeup 8.8
scissors 8.6
line 8.6
dynamic 8.5
knife 8.4
metallic 8.3
single 8.2
gray 8.1
digital 8.1
futuristic 8.1
food 7.9
blank 7.7
elegant 7.7
construction 7.7
handle 7.6
sharp 7.6
pair 7.6
fashion 7.5
business 7.3
lines 7.2
cut 7.2
restraint 7.1

Google
created on 2022-02-19

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-19

snake 91.9
reptile 90.4
indoor 87.7
animal 57.6
lizard 51.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Snake

Clarifai

Spoon

AWS Rekognition

Snake 84.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-02-19

nature landscape 45.8%
paintings art 38.2%
text visuals 12.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-02-19

a hole in the ground 57.9%
a close up of a hole in the ground 57.8%
close up of a hole in the ground 57.7%

Clarifai

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

a pair of scissors on a white background.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-24

a photograph of a pair of scissors and a pair of scissors

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows an antique pair of metal tongs, possibly made of brass or steel, with a simple design. The tongs have a curved frame with elongated, spoon-like ends. The handles feature subtle decorative detailing near their connection point. The overall design appears functional and utilitarian, possibly intended for handling hot objects or delicate materials.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image shows a pair of antique sugar tongs made of silver or metal. The design features curved arms with spoon-shaped ends. The tongs have an elegant and somewhat ornate style, marked by gentle curves and a simple loop hinge. The overall appearance suggests a vintage or antique object, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century. The background is plain, highlighting the tongs as the central subject of the image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows a pair of vintage-looking metal tongs or pliers. The tongs have a curved, elongated shape with a loop at one end and a slightly flattened handle at the other end. The metal appears to have an aged, worn appearance, suggesting these tongs may be an antique or vintage tool. The overall design and style of the tongs indicates they were likely used for some kind of gripping or holding purpose, though the specific intended use is not clear from the image alone.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This image shows what appears to be antique or vintage sugar tongs, made of silver or silver-plated metal. The tongs have a spring-loaded design with two spoon-shaped ends and an ornate decorative pivot point in the middle where the two halves meet. The metal has a patina that suggests age and use over time. These types of tongs were commonly used to serve sugar cubes or other small food items at formal tea services or dining occasions.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image shows a pair of silver sugar tongs, which are used to pick up and serve sugar cubes. The tongs have a long, curved handle with a decorative end and a small loop at the top. They are made of silver and have a smooth, polished finish. The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the tongs. Overall, the image provides a clear view of the sugar tongs and their design.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a pair of silver-plated metal tongs, characterized by their long, slender design and rounded ends. The tongs are positioned horizontally across the center of the image, with the handles extending towards the top and bottom edges. The metal has a worn, aged appearance, with visible signs of tarnish and scratches on the surface. The tongs are set against a plain white background, which provides a clean and neutral contrast to the metallic object.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image features a pair of antique-looking tongs, possibly made of silver, placed on a white surface. The tongs have a curved design with two handles, each with a small hole in the middle. The handles are slightly curved, and the ends of the tongs are slightly rounded. The tongs have a shiny surface, and the silver color is somewhat tarnished, giving them an antique appearance.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image shows a pair of antique silver tongs, with a handle and two handles. The tongs are made of silver and have a simple design. The handles are curved and have a small opening in the center, possibly for gripping hot objects. The tongs appear to be in good condition, with no visible damage or wear. The image is displayed on a white background, which helps to highlight the details of the tongs.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-20

The image shows a pair of vintage-looking silver sugar tongs against a plain white backdrop. The tongs have a wavy design, with two spoon-like ends for picking up sugar cubes. One end of the tongs features a looped area for finger placement, capped off with a decorative knob. The silver appears slightly tarnished, giving the tongs a more antique appearance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-20

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a silver-colored sugar tong, positioned on a plain white background. The tong has a unique, undulating design. It features two curved, wavy arms connected by a rounded hinge. At the hinge, there is a small, spherical knob. The arms of the tong widen into small, flattened, oval-shaped bowls at the ends. These bowls are likely designed to grip sugar cubes or other small items. The tong is slightly tarnished, suggesting an aged metal object. The lighting seems soft, emphasizing the details of the tong's form.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a pair of vintage sugar tongs. These tongs are made of metal and have a shiny, possibly silver or silver-plated finish. The design features two elongated, spoon-like ends connected by a central hinge, allowing them to open and close. The hinge is simple and functional, with a small decorative element at the top. The tongs appear to be well-used, as evidenced by some wear and tarnish on the metal. Sugar tongs like these were commonly used in the past to serve sugar cubes or lumps, particularly in formal settings such as tea parties or dining events.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-16

The image shows a pair of vintage metal tongs. The tongs have a unique and ornate design. The handles are elongated and curved, with the ends designed to resemble small spoons. The central part of the tongs is where the action would take place, and it appears to have a slightly rounded, hollow area that could be used to grip or hold something. The overall design suggests that this is a decorative or possibly antique pair of tongs, possibly used for serving food or as a part of a dining set. The metal has a polished, reflective surface, indicating it is likely made of a precious metal such as silver or a silver-plated material. The craftsmanship suggests it may be an item of historical or collectible value.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-16

This image shows a pair of vintage metal nutcrackers or similar tools, likely made from silver or a silver-plated material. Each tool has a long, curved handle with a rounded end that could be used for scooping or prying. The main functional part of the tools, located near the opposite end of the handles, consists of a looped element that resembles an animal's head—possibly a bird or a dog—adding an ornamental touch to the design. The tools exhibit some signs of age, such as minor discoloration or tarnish. They are placed on a plain white background, which highlights their metallic appearance and intricate details.