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Human Generated Data

Title

Caster

Date

1732-1733

People

Artist: Paul De Lamerie, British 1688 - 1751

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of David Berg, 1999.306.18.A-B

Human Generated Data

Title

Caster

People

Artist: Paul De Lamerie, British 1688 - 1751

Date

1732-1733

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of David Berg, 1999.306.18.A-B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-18

Art 100
Porcelain 100
Pottery 100
Jar 100
Urn 95
Silver 94.7
Bottle 83
Lamp 79.2
Bowl 55.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-18

no person 98.3
old 95.8
still life 92.1
art 91.9
retro 91.2
traditional 91.1
chess 89.4
antique 89.2
design 87.9
classic 86.5
vintage 86.1
ancient 84.9
ornate 84.4
reflection 84.3
glass items 83.2
one 82.7
architecture 82.6
cup 82
monochrome 81
glazed 79.6

Imagga
created on 2018-12-20

container 50.6
perfume 49.8
saltshaker 49
shaker 48
glass 43.5
antique 36.4
toiletry 34.1
antiquity 24.7
bottle 21.3
object 21.2
drink 20.9
beverage 18.2
celebration 15.1
pepper 14.2
alcohol 14.2
liquid 13.9
metal 12.9
pawn 11.9
cup 11.8
crystal 11.5
black 11.4
close 11.4
silverware 11
food 10.9
celebrate 10.8
decoration 10.8
old 10.4
party 10.3
shiny 10.3
ice 10.2
water 10
gold 9.9
silver 9.7
champagne 9.7
table 9.5
china 9.5
closeup 9.4
light 9.3
nobody 9.3
event 9.2
single 9
chess 8.9
toast 8.7
bubbles 8.5
fresh 8.5
decorative 8.3
bar 8.3
retro 8.2
transparent 8.1
decor 7.9
clear 7.8
ancient 7.8
king 7.8
cold 7.7
traditional 7.5
vintage 7.4
symbol 7.4
color 7.2
jar 7.2
kitchen 7.2
art 7.1
steel 7.1

Google
created on 2018-12-20

product 70.8
tableware 67.5
barware 64
serveware 57.7
drinkware 50.3

Microsoft
created on 2018-12-20

art 14.7
design 10.8
black and white 10.1
monochrome 6.9
fashion 4.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Shaker

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Shaker 80.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-12-20

paintings art 97.6%
food drinks 2.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-12-20

a vase sitting on a table 39.5%
a white vase on a table 39.4%
a vase sitting on top of a table 37.9%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a silver and ivory vase, circa late 19th century.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a silver plated silverware with a checkered pattern on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a vintage silver container, possibly a sugar castor or spice shaker, designed in a refined and elegant style. It features a tall, tiered body with a bulbous base that rests on a scalloped pedestal. The lid is ornately crafted with intricate cutout patterns, including a grid design and decorative floral motifs, allowing for sifting or sprinkling. On the main body, there's an engraved marking or a crest, adding a touch of personalization or indicating ownership. The piece is polished to a lustrous finish, showcasing its craftsmanship and period design, likely from the 18th or 19th century.

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

The image shows an ornate silver object, specifically a 19th-century American silver sugar caster made by Ball, Black & Co. of New York City. The caster features a domed lid with a finial at the top and a body composed of a curved design that widens towards the base. The lid has intricate pierced detailing, with star-shaped and scroll-like patterns that allow the sugar to be dispensed. The main body of the caster is smooth with a polished finish and has a small engraved emblem or coat of arms on the front. The base is round with a stepped design that provides stability to the piece. This item exemplifies fine craftsmanship and is typical of luxury tableware from its time.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image shows an ornate silver chalice or cup. The chalice has an intricate, lattice-like pattern of stars or crosses covering the exterior. The top of the chalice is domed and features a decorative finial. The chalice sits on a raised, circular base. The overall design appears to be in a traditional, ornamental style, likely from a historical or religious context.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This is an antique silver sugar caster or shaker, likely from the 18th or early 19th century. It features a decorative pierced dome top with an intricate lattice pattern and floral motifs. The top portion has a removable lid with a finial. The body is plain and bell-shaped, sitting on a circular stepped foot base. The piece appears to be made of sterling silver and shows the elegant, refined craftsmanship typical of fine silver tableware from this period. Sugar casters like this were used to sprinkle powdered sugar onto desserts and were common items among wealthy households' silver collections.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image features a silver salt shaker with an ornate design, showcasing a combination of traditional and modern elements.

The salt shaker is crafted from silver and boasts a unique shape, characterized by a wide base that narrows towards the top, culminating in a small, domed lid adorned with a decorative knob. The body of the shaker is embellished with intricate etchings, while the top features a striking pattern of black and white diamonds, interspersed with floral motifs. The overall design exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, making it a beautiful addition to any table setting.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

This image features a silver sugar caster with an ornate design. The caster is crafted from silver and boasts a rounded base that gradually tapers into a narrow neck, culminating in a dome-shaped lid adorned with intricate cutouts. The lid is topped with a small finial, adding to its decorative appeal.

The body of the caster is engraved with a small, indistinct design, which may be a signature or a maker's mark. The background of the image is a gradient of gray tones, transitioning from light to dark, which helps to accentuate the details of the caster.

Overall, the image presents a beautifully crafted silver sugar caster with a rich history and aesthetic appeal.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image features a silver sugar bowl. The bowl is placed on a white surface, and it is slightly tilted, revealing its intricate design. The bowl has a shiny surface and is adorned with a decorative pattern. The pattern consists of a flower-like design with a leaf motif, which adds a touch of elegance to the bowl. The bowl has a lid that is slightly open, revealing the interior of the bowl. The lid is also adorned with a similar pattern, which complements the design of the bowl.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows a silver sugar bowl with a lid, a cylindrical body, and a circular base. The bowl is intricately decorated with floral and geometric patterns, and it has a handle on the side. The lid is domed and also decorated with similar patterns. The bowl is placed on a white background, and the light reflects off the silver, creating a shiny and polished appearance.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a silver sugar caster. It's a tall, elegant piece with a decorative design.

  • Shape: The caster has a flared base, a bulbous mid-section, a cylindrical body, and a domed top.
  • Top: The top is perforated with an ornate design, featuring a central flourish and cross-shaped openings. It is topped with a small finial.
  • Body: The body of the caster appears smooth, with a simple decorative engraving.
  • Base: The base is also elegantly shaped and decorated.
  • Material and Color: The entire piece appears to be made of silver.
  • Background: The background is a plain, neutral gray.

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

The image shows a polished silver sugar caster with a decorative top. The caster has a pedestal base, which flares out to a round bottom that gradually tapers inwards to the caster’s top section. Just above the base, the caster curves back out, creating a wide, round rim. At the caster’s middle, the structure again tapers inwards to a narrow section, which then flares out towards the top. On the flat section just below the perforated lid, there is a small etching of a person. The lid is bell-shaped and decorated with an intricate pattern of crosses and flourishes. The top of the lid is finished with a small, round knob. The caster’s shiny surface reflects light, highlighting its smooth, curved lines. The background is a uniform grey, which emphasizes the caster's metallic sheen.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts an ornate silver casters, which is a type of container used for holding and dispensing sugar. This particular casters has a classic, elegant design with several notable features:

  1. Lid: The top of the casters features a finely detailed pierced lid with intricate patterns, including a central floral motif surrounded by geometric designs. The lid has a small, rounded finial at the top.

  2. Body: The body of the casters is cylindrical and tapers slightly towards the base. It has a smooth, polished surface with a subtle engraving or hallmark near the top, possibly indicating the maker or the owner.

  3. Base: The base is wide and stable, with a slightly flared shape. It has a scalloped edge, adding to the overall aesthetic appeal.

  4. Design Elements: The casters exhibits a combination of classical and decorative elements, typical of fine silverware from earlier periods. The craftsmanship is evident in the detailed work on the lid and the overall polished finish.

This type of casters would typically be used in a formal dining setting, reflecting the elegance and refinement associated with such occasions.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image shows an ornate silver sugar caster, a decorative and functional item used for sprinkling sugar at the table. This caster features a tall, elegant design with a domed top that includes intricate cut-out work, creating a lace-like pattern. The top is capped with a small, rounded knob for ease of removal. The body of the caster is smooth and cylindrical, with a slightly flared base that rests on a square foot. There is an engraved mark or hallmark on the side of the caster, likely indicating the maker or the date of manufacture. The overall craftsmanship suggests it is a piece of fine silverware, likely from the 18th or 19th century.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image depicts an elegant, ornate silver container, likely a piece of historical or antique silverware. The object has a domed lid with intricate lattice work and a decorative emblem or motif centered on the lid. Below the lid, there is a cylindrical section that tapers slightly towards the bottom. The body of the container has a bell-shaped design with a series of decorative bands near the base. The base itself is flared outward, providing a stable stand. The object is made of polished silver, and its design suggests it could be a sugar bowl, a sweetmeat jar, or a similar decorative piece, often used in formal or ceremonial settings. The craftsmanship indicates it may be of historical or cultural significance.