Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd: Trapezoidal Fragment from the Shoulder and Neck of a Bottle or Vase

Date

12th cent. - 13th cent.

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of R. Hatfield Ellsworth, 1999.198.8

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd: Trapezoidal Fragment from the Shoulder and Neck of a Bottle or Vase

Date

12th cent. - 13th cent.

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of R. Hatfield Ellsworth, 1999.198.8

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Slate 98.4
Rock 77.4
Pottery 74.9
Mineral 59.6
Crystal 58.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

no person 98
rough 97.4
disjunct 96.9
art 96.2
texture 95.9
industry 95.4
stone 95.2
fabric 95.2
wear 95.1
old 94.3
desktop 93.8
shape 93.8
design 93.4
mine 93.1
illustration 92.9
iron 92.6
piece 92.4
one 92.2
crystal 91.9
geology 91.8

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

tile 48.6
body armor 26.5
chain mail 25.4
old 20.9
armor 20
metal 17.7
object 17.6
protective covering 17.5
black 15.7
breastplate 15.6
bell 15.6
device 15.5
brown 15.4
close 15.4
nobody 14.8
detail 13.7
closeup 13.5
food 13
restraint 12.7
armor plate 12.5
tool 11.9
hatchet 11.3
texture 11.1
dirty 10.8
vintage 10.7
plate 10.6
brake pad 10.2
metallic 10.1
dark 10
antique 9.5
iron 9.5
ancient 9.5
stone 9.1
design 9
pattern 8.9
textured 8.8
grunge 8.5
tasty 8.4
blank 8.3
single 8.2
acoustic device 8.1
aged 8.1
material 8
natural 8
surface 7.9
chocolate 7.9
sweet 7.9
color 7.8
rusty 7.6
leather 7.6
covering 7.4
rough 7.3
new 7.3
sugar 7.3
home 7.2
key 7.1
paper 7.1
dessert 7

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Artifact 86.2
Metal 60.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 96.9%
nature landscape 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a piece of wood 64.9%
a piece of paper 52.5%
a piece of cake 27.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a stoneware shaped object with a stoneware design -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image shows a fragment of a ceramic object, possibly a shard from a larger vessel or artifact. The piece has a gray, slightly glossy surface with visible crack patterns, indicating aging or wear. The edges are irregular, suggesting breakage. A catalog number, "1999.198.8," is painted on the shard in white text, likely for identification purposes in a museum or collection. The background is plain and white, emphasizing the object without distractions.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a fragment of ceramic or pottery, featuring a grayish-green glaze with a crackled texture. The shard is somewhat triangular in shape, with irregular and rough edges, suggesting it was once part of a larger vessel or object. On the surface of the fragment, near the bottom, a series of white numbers is inscribed: "1999.198.8." This could be an accession or catalog number indicating its identification in a collection or archive. The background of the image is a plain, light surface, possibly indicating it was photographed for documentation purposes.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows a gray, irregularly shaped rock or stone fragment. The surface of the rock appears rough and textured, with some visible cracks and indentations. The rock has a label or number printed on it, which reads "1999.198.8".

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This image shows what appears to be a piece of slate or similar gray stone with rough, angular edges. The stone fragment has a somewhat triangular or irregular polygonal shape. On its surface, there appears to be a number written in white: "1999.198.8", which is likely a catalog or inventory number. The stone has a matte, grayish surface and appears to be photographed against a white background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image presents a close-up view of a small, irregularly shaped piece of stone or ceramic material.

The object is positioned centrally in the frame, with its top surface facing upwards. It exhibits a rough, uneven texture and features a dark gray color with lighter gray patches. The object's edges are jagged and rough, indicating that it may have been broken or chipped from a larger piece.

A white number "r999.198.8" is inscribed on the lower edge of the object, suggesting that it is a museum or archaeological artifact. The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the object's details. Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the object, allowing for a thorough examination of its texture, color, and shape.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image presents a close-up view of a broken piece of ceramic, likely an artifact from an archaeological excavation. The object is positioned centrally in the frame, with its flat base facing upwards and its curved upper edge pointing towards the top of the image.

Key Features:

  • Color: The ceramic piece has a grayish-green hue, which may be due to the natural patina that forms on ancient ceramics over time.
  • Shape: The object appears to be a fragment of a larger vessel, possibly a bowl or cup. Its curved shape suggests that it was part of a rounded or conical container.
  • Size: The ceramic piece is relatively small, measuring approximately 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) in length and 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in width.
  • Surface Texture: The surface of the ceramic piece is rough and uneven, with visible cracks and fissures. This texture may be indicative of the object's age and exposure to environmental factors.
  • Inscription: A white inscription is visible on the bottom edge of the ceramic piece, reading "1999.198.8." This likely represents a catalog number or identification code assigned to the artifact by a museum or archaeological institution.

Background:

  • Color: The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the ceramic piece.
  • Lighting: The lighting in the image is soft and even, suggesting that it was taken in a controlled environment such as a studio or laboratory.

Conclusion:

The image provides a detailed view of a broken ceramic piece, likely an artifact from an archaeological excavation. The object's shape, size, color, and surface texture all contribute to its historical significance and cultural importance. The inscription on the bottom edge suggests that the artifact has been cataloged and preserved for future study and research.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a fragment of a stone or mineral, possibly a piece of shale or slate, against a plain white background. The fragment is irregularly shaped with a rough, uneven surface texture. The stone has a grayish-blue color with hints of white and brown, indicating a natural, earthy composition. The edges of the fragment are jagged and uneven, suggesting it has been broken or chipped. The surface of the stone shows signs of weathering or erosion, with small cracks and pits. There is a faint, white, partially obscured number "999.198.8" inscribed on the stone, which appears to be a catalog or inventory number.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features a piece of stone with a rough surface. The stone is gray in color and has a rough texture. The stone appears to be a fragment of a larger piece, as it has an irregular shape with jagged edges. It is placed on a white surface. There are some white numbers "999.198.8" written on the stone.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic object, likely a piece of pottery or porcelain. The fragment has an irregular, roughly triangular shape with broken edges. The surface appears to be glazed, with a subtle greenish-gray color. The glaze has developed a fine network of cracks, giving it a textured appearance. A shiny, reflective area suggests a smooth, well-preserved surface. In the bottom right corner is a set of white numbers, which appears to be a serial number of the object. The fragment is set against a bright white background, allowing for a clear view of the object.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be pottery or ceramic. The fragment is an irregular shape, a bit like a triangle with uneven sides. Its color is a muted grayish-green, and the surface has a network of fine cracks throughout, giving it an aged or weathered appearance.

On the bottom of the fragment, there's white lettering that reads "1999.198.8". The fragment is placed on a clean, white background, which provides a stark contrast and highlights the details of the object. The lighting is fairly even, with a slight glint or reflection on the top surface of the fragment.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be a ceramic or pottery object. The fragment is irregularly shaped with a slightly curved surface, suggesting it could be part of a larger vessel such as a bowl or a jar. The surface has a smooth, glazed appearance with a greyish color. There is a noticeable crack running through the glaze, indicating some damage or wear.

On the lower part of the fragment, there is a sequence of numbers written in white, "1999.198.8," which likely serves as an identification or catalog number. This numbering suggests that the fragment is part of a collection, possibly from an archaeological or museum context. The background of the image is plain and white, which helps to highlight the fragment clearly.

Text analysis

Amazon

98.8

Google

r999.198.8
r999.198.8