Human Generated Data

Title

Covered, Stepped, Square, Incense Burner with Geometric Decor

Date

2nd-1st century BCE

People

-

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, 2006.170.170.A-B

Human Generated Data

Title

Covered, Stepped, Square, Incense Burner with Geometric Decor

Date

2nd-1st century 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, 2006.170.170.A-B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-05

Building 98
Architecture 98
Dome 95.3
Bronze 87.5
Pottery 79.4
Archaeology 74.1
Jar 69
Urn 66.3
Sphere 63.8
Temple 63
Shrine 63
Worship 63
Pillar 56.8
Column 56.8
Tower 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-05

no person 98.9
sculpture 98.2
art 95.4
old 93
ancient 91.9
decoration 91.7
shape 89.5
antique 89.2
one 88.3
desktop 87.7
stone 87.3
traditional 86.1
architecture 84.7
vintage 84
design 83.7
disjunct 82.5
retro 82.3
symbol 82.1
metalwork 81.4
ornate 80.6

Imagga
created on 2019-07-05

dome 85.3
architecture 51.1
temple 47.3
roof 43.8
protective covering 42.8
religion 40.3
building 36.1
church 34.2
sky 30.7
cathedral 29.7
travel 28.9
minaret 28.8
covering 27.1
old 26.5
culture 25.6
gold 24.7
famous 24.2
landmark 23.5
history 23.3
tower 22.5
orthodox 21.5
lampshade 21.3
ancient 20.8
cross 20.7
tourism 19.8
religious 19.7
monument 19.6
square 19
st 18.4
place 17.7
golden 17.2
brick 17.1
capital 17.1
shade 16.5
city 15.9
cupola 15.7
saint 15.4
god 15.3
shrine 15
basil 14.5
traditional 14.1
faith 13.4
historical 13.2
structure 13
basil s 12.9
construction 12.8
domes 12.8
sacred 11.7
museum 11.6
stone 11
sculpture 10.7
holy 10.6
statue 10.6
art 10.5
symbol 10.1
column 10
palace 9.7
worship 9.7
detail 9.7
tourist 9.1
vacation 9
basilica 8.9
architectural 8.7
vacations 8.5
color 8.3
light 8.2
shape 8.2
place of worship 7.9
design 7.9
crucifix 7.9
cities 7.8
pray 7.8
cloud 7.7
prayer 7.7
summer 7.7
spirituality 7.7
attraction 7.6
journey 7.5
historic 7.3
holiday 7.2
antique 7.2
monastery 7.1
night 7.1
world 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-05

Finial 83.2
Artifact 74.3
Sculpture 66.2
Metal 65.9
Stone carving 65.3
earthenware 58.7
Ceramic 52.1
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-05

statue 77.1
stone 28.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Lamp

Clarifai

Tower

AWS Rekognition

Lamp 94.7%

Clarifai

Tower 54.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-05

paintings art 74.9%
streetview architecture 25%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-05

a close up of a statue 79.6%
close up of a statue 75.1%
a clock tower 40.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a small decorative box with a lion head on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

an old wooden box with a decorative design

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image depicts a decorative ceramic vessel with a stepped geometric design. The structure features a pyramid-like lid with triangular perforations, forming a lattice pattern. The body of the vessel is rectangular with a stepped, tiered construction that narrows toward the base. Its surface is adorned with intricate geometric decorations, including repeated diamond and triangular motifs. The design incorporates earthy tones and faded red painted accents, giving it an ancient or rustic appearance. The piece appears to have cultural or ceremonial significance.

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

The image depicts a geometric ceramic object with a stepped shape and intricate designs. The object has a pyramidal top with a diamond lattice pattern featuring small openings, suggesting it might be a lid or cover. Below the top lid, the object broadens into a square form with tiers that gradually decrease in size as they go downwards. These tiers are adorned with symmetric patterns including triangles and diamond shapes, primarily in earthy tones with hints of red. The base flares out slightly, providing stability to the structure. The overall appearance of the object is antique, possibly indicative of a traditional or ceremonial purpose, and is likely of cultural or historical significance. The surface shows signs of wear and weathering, with some areas showing discoloration or fading. The background is plain and light, allowing the focus to remain on the object itself.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows an ornate, multi-layered ceramic object with a pyramidal shape. The object has a textured, weathered appearance and features intricate geometric patterns and designs in various shades of red, brown, and gray. The overall structure appears to be a decorative or ceremonial piece, possibly from an ancient or traditional culture.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be an ancient decorative vessel or container with a distinctive architectural form. It has a pyramidal or stepped shape with geometric patterns carved into its surface. The object features a latticed upper section with diamond-shaped cutouts, and several horizontal bands decorated with triangular and geometric designs. There are traces of red pigment visible in some of the carved sections, suggesting it was originally painted. The piece appears to be made of stone or ceramic and has a weathered, aged appearance. The style suggests it may be from an ancient civilization, possibly Pre-Columbian or similar cultural origin. The object has a lid or top section and stands on a small base, giving it an overall ceremonial or ritual appearance.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient, intricately carved stone or ceramic object, likely originating from the Middle East or Asia.

  • The object is crafted from a dark brown material, possibly stone or ceramic, with a weathered appearance that suggests age and exposure to the elements.
    • The surface features a series of geometric patterns, including triangles and lines, which are deeply carved into the material.
    • The object's shape is reminiscent of a lantern or a ceremonial vessel, with a rounded top and a narrow base.
  • The object's design is characterized by its symmetrical arrangement of patterns, which may have held spiritual or symbolic significance in the culture that created it.
    • The use of geometric shapes and lines suggests a connection to ancient mathematical and astronomical knowledge.
    • The object's size is relatively small, approximately 6-8 inches in height, making it a personal or ritualistic item rather than a large-scale monument.
  • The object's material and craftsmanship are consistent with the artistic and technical skills of ancient civilizations in the region.
    • The level of detail and precision in the carving suggests a high degree of skill and attention to detail.
    • The object's weathered appearance and the presence of red pigment on its surface suggest that it may have been used in religious or ceremonial contexts.

In summary, the image depicts an ancient, intricately carved stone or ceramic object that showcases the artistic and technical skills of an ancient civilization. Its symmetrical design and geometric patterns suggest a connection to spiritual or symbolic significance, while its weathered appearance and red pigment imply a history of use in religious or ceremonial contexts.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts an ancient artifact, likely a relic from a bygone era. The object is crafted from stone and features a distinctive design, with a pointed top and a series of geometric patterns etched into its surface. The colors are muted, with shades of red and gray dominating the palette.

At the base of the artifact, a small pedestal supports the main structure, adding to its overall aesthetic appeal. The background of the image is a subtle gradient, transitioning from light blue at the top to white at the bottom. This subtle contrast helps to highlight the intricate details of the artifact, drawing the viewer's attention to its unique features.

Overall, the image presents a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing a remarkable example of ancient craftsmanship and design.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts an antique, intricately designed object, possibly a piece of pottery or a small architectural structure. It is displayed on a white surface, which provides a stark contrast to the object's earthy tones. The object features a square base with four sides, each adorned with geometric patterns. The patterns are composed of intersecting lines and shapes, creating a lattice-like design. The object has a dark, weathered appearance, suggesting its age and historical significance. The top of the object is covered with a dome-shaped lid, which is also decorated with similar geometric patterns. The overall design of the object is symmetrical and balanced, with each side mirroring the others. The object appears to be made of a durable material, such as stone or ceramic, which has withstood the test of time. The intricate patterns and weathered appearance suggest that this object may have been used for decorative or functional purposes in a historical context.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image shows a small, intricately designed ceramic object, possibly a lidded container or a decorative piece. The object is composed of multiple sections, with a central, dome-shaped top featuring a lattice-like pattern. This top section is made of a dark material, possibly clay or ceramic, and has a weathered appearance with some discoloration and wear. Below the central dome, there are two stacked rectangular sections, each adorned with geometric patterns and painted in red and black. The base of the object is a solid, undecorated section, also made of the same dark material. The overall design is symmetrical and features sharp, angular lines and patterns, suggesting a cultural or artistic influence.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The image shows a vertical, rectangular still life of a decorated, weathered grey object with geometric cut-outs and patterns in front of a blueish-grey background. The object looks like a container with a lid that has diamond cut-outs. The lid is pyramidal shaped with a truncated top. Around the base of the lid are painted red triangles. The body of the container has a stacked square base with triangular cut-outs along the sides and alternating red bars between layers. The object has an antique feel, weathered and rough. The background is a gradient of bluish grey, brighter at the bottom and darker at the top. The lighting appears to be coming from the left, casting a faint shadow on the white surface below.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

The image shows a wooden box, likely a container or a decorative object. Here's a description of the features:

  • Shape and Structure: The box has a complex, layered shape. It has a pyramidal top with diamond-shaped cutouts, and a rectangular body with stacked, stepped sections. The base is also rectangular.
  • Decoration: The box is decorated with geometric patterns. The top section features diamond-shaped perforations. The body sections have patterns consisting of triangles, squares and diamond shapes. The base and the top section features the most red paint.
  • Material and Condition: The object appears to be made of wood, given its texture and the way the paint adheres to the surface. The box appears to be old with weathered paint. The wood is worn and has some signs of aging.
  • Color: The predominant colors are dark grey, red, and white. The grey appears to be the primary color, with the red used to highlight certain areas, such as the base and parts of the body. The white is used to highlight the very top of the pyramid.
  • Overall Impression: The box has a tribal or ancient feel, possibly hinting at its origin.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a small, intricately designed object that appears to be a decorative container or box. It has a distinctive, multi-tiered structure with a square base and a tapered, conical top. The container is adorned with geometric patterns, including diamond shapes and cross-hatching, which are carved into the surface. The material appears to be metal, possibly bronze or a similar alloy, and it has a weathered, aged look with patches of red and green, suggesting oxidation or remnants of paint or patina. The top of the container features an open lattice design, allowing a view into the interior. The overall design suggests it could be an antique or artifact, possibly used for ceremonial or decorative purposes.

Qwen

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

The image shows an intricately designed, three-tiered object that resembles a miniature temple or a decorative box. Each tier has a distinct pattern and color. The topmost tier is a small square with a conical roof, decorated with a lattice-like pattern. The middle tier is rectangular with a dark background and lighter red and pink geometric designs, including triangles and diamond shapes. The bottom tier is similar in style but slightly larger, with a more visible red background, and the same geometric patterns. The entire object shows signs of age and wear, with darkened edges and discoloration, suggesting historical or cultural significance. The background is a gradient of light to darker shades, emphasizing the object.

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

The image shows an intricately designed wooden box or container with a tiered, pyramid-like structure. The object appears to be of cultural or historical significance, possibly from a traditional or indigenous craft.

  1. Top Section: The topmost part is a small, pointed pyramid shape, likely serving as a finial or decorative element. It is painted white, giving it a distinct appearance against the darker tones of the rest of the object.

  2. Second Section: Below the finial is a section with a lattice or grid pattern, which is dark in color. This lattice design adds a textural element to the object.

  3. Middle Sections: The middle part of the object consists of multiple tiers, each featuring geometric patterns and designs. The patterns include diamond shapes and other angular motifs, painted in red and black. The red paint appears to be chipped in some areas, suggesting age and wear.

  4. Base Section: The base is a wider, square-like structure that supports the upper tiers. It also features similar geometric patterns and some red and black paint, though the red is more faded and worn in this section.

The overall design suggests a combination of functional and decorative purposes, possibly used for storage or as a ceremonial object in a specific cultural context. The wear and chipping of the paint indicate that this is an older piece, likely handmade and cherished for its craftsmanship and cultural significance.