Human Generated Data

Title

Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō) Chapter 40: The Law (Minori)

Date

Muromachi period, dated 1516

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.352.40.C

Human Generated Data

Title

Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō) Chapter 40: The Law (Minori)

Date

Muromachi period, dated 1516

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.352.40.C

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Envelope 98.6
Mail 95.4
Postcard 89.2
Text 66.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

dirty 99.9
parchment 99.9
retro 99.9
paper 99.9
antique 99.8
cardboard 99.6
worn 99.6
old 99.5
ancient 99.4
sepia pigment 99.4
empty 99.2
page 99.1
rough 99.1
sepia 99
soil 98.7
messy 98.6
rusty 98.5
canvas 98
sooty 97.9
obsolete 97.7

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

antique 74.2
vintage 70.5
paper 70.1
aged 69.8
parchment 68.3
old 66.3
ancient 61.6
grunge 58
canvas 53.2
card 53
texture 52.2
stained 52
retro 51.7
aging 49
blank 46.4
border 43.5
wallpaper 42.2
empty 42.2
decay 40.6
text 40.3
burnt 39
dirty 38
worn 37.3
rough 36.5
document 35.3
grungy 35.2
torn 34.9
book 33.9
cardboard 32.7
page 32.6
brown 31.7
stain 30.8
letter 30.3
sheet 30.2
frame 30.1
notebook 28.8
space 28.8
material 27.8
weathered 27.6
manuscript 27.5
backgrounds 26.8
pattern 26.7
pages 25.5
messy 25.2
obsolete 24
decorative 23.4
age 22.9
crumpled 22.4
wall 22.3
damaged 22
grain 20.4
poster 19.9
brittle 19.8
grime 19.6
stains 19.5
burning 19.4
note 19.3
spotted 19.3
old fashioned 19.1
letterhead 19.1
history 18.8
scrolls 18.7
journal 18.7
correspondence 18.6
yellow 18.6
ragged 18.6
layers 18.4
fracture 17.6
design 17.5
spot 17.3
surface 16.8
crease 16.7
mottled 16.6
tracery 16.4
art 16.4
paint 16.3
burned 15.7
color 15.6
dirt 15.3
rusty 15.3
textured 14.9
historic 14.7
textures 14.3
backdrop 14
structure 14
materials 13.7
faded 13.7
crack 13.6
graphic 12.4
stucco 12.2
rust 11.6
tattered 10.9
succulent 10.7
edge 10.6
artistic 10.4
cover 10.2
broad 9.8
distressed 9.8
shabby 9.8
beige 9.7
sepia 8.8
map 8.7
detail 8.1
archive 7.9

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Rectangle 86.5
Font 79.4
Paper 68.7
Paper product 67.7
Diary 65.4
Parallel 65.4
Handwriting 65.3
Vellum 65.2
Beige 64.2
Pattern 61.8
Document 57.5
Notebook 56.4

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 98.3
handwriting 77.8
letter 64.5
beige 62
cement 40.5
concrete 29.6
stone 16.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Envelope

Clarifai

Envelope 60.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

paintings art 59.8%
interior objects 17%
streetview architecture 14.7%
sunrises sunsets 3.2%
beaches seaside 3.2%
food drinks 1.2%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a chinese document with red writing on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a piece of paper with a chinese writing on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows an old, aged paper or scroll with Japanese calligraphy. The background is yellowish and worn, suggesting antiquity or historical significance. The text is written vertically in black ink, with distinct but slightly faded characters. Some writing appears along the edges as well as in the middle, and there is a red rectangular stamp or seal towards the bottom, which is typical for documents or artwork of traditional Japanese origin. The texture of the paper shows signs of wear, such as creases, stains, and slight discoloration.

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

The image depicts an old, aged sheet of paper featuring Japanese calligraphy. The paper shows signs of wear and aging, with a yellowed and textured appearance indicating its historical character. The calligraphy is written vertically in black ink, featuring several columns of text. There is a red seal stamp near the bottom of the page, which is a common element in traditional Japanese and Chinese documents, indicating authenticity or authorship. The writing style is elegant and traditional, consistent with classic East Asian calligraphy practices. This kind of document might be a historical manuscript, a poem, or a personal letter.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be an old, weathered document or scroll with Japanese calligraphy and a red stamp or seal. The background has a vintage, parchment-like texture with some discoloration and stains. The text is written vertically in what looks like traditional Japanese characters, though I cannot decipher the specific meaning. The red seal or stamp at the bottom adds an official or authoritative element to the document. Overall, the image conveys a sense of age, history, and cultural significance, though the exact content is unclear without being able to read the Japanese script.

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

This appears to be a historical Japanese document or manuscript page. It shows vertical columns of Japanese calligraphy written in black ink on aged, yellowed paper. At the bottom of one of the columns, there is a distinctive red seal or stamp mark, which was commonly used as a signature or official mark in East Asian documents. The paper shows signs of age with some discoloration and slight damage or wear around the edges. The calligraphy appears to be written in a traditional style, and the overall composition is sparse and elegant, with plenty of empty space around the text.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a piece of aged paper with Japanese writing on it. The paper is yellowed and has a rough texture, suggesting that it may be handmade or of high quality. The writing is in black ink and appears to be a mix of Chinese characters and Japanese kanji.

The text is written in a vertical column down the center of the page, with some characters overlapping or touching each other. The writing style is formal and elegant, suggesting that the document may be a historical or cultural artifact.

In the bottom center of the page, there is a red stamp or seal that appears to be a signature or authentication mark. The stamp is rectangular in shape and has a simple design, possibly featuring a character or symbol.

Overall, the image suggests that the document is an important or valuable piece of Japanese history or culture, possibly dating back to the Edo period or earlier. The use of high-quality paper, formal writing style, and red stamp all contribute to this impression.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image presents a piece of aged, yellowed paper adorned with Japanese calligraphy and a red stamp.

  • The paper is yellowed and aged, with visible signs of wear and tear, including:
    • Faint lines and creases
    • Small tears and holes
    • A rough, uneven texture
  • The calligraphy is written in black ink and features:
    • Vertical lines of text on the left side
    • A single line of text in the center
    • A few characters on the right side
  • The red stamp is located at the bottom center of the page and has:
    • A rectangular shape
    • A bold, red color
    • A design or pattern within the stamp

The image appears to be a fragment of an ancient document or scroll, possibly from Japan. The yellowed paper and worn calligraphy suggest that the document is old and has been handled extensively over time. The red stamp adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image shows a faded, aged piece of paper with writing on it. The paper has a beige color and shows signs of wear and tear, with stains and discolorations. On the left side of the paper, there are some Japanese characters written vertically. On the right side, there are also some Japanese characters written vertically, and a red stamp is visible in the middle of the paper. The paper appears to be a historical document or a piece of artwork.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image shows a page of an old book or document, possibly from an Asian country, such as China or Japan. The page is yellowed with age, and the edges are frayed, suggesting that it has been handled frequently over time. The page contains text written in a foreign language, possibly Chinese or Japanese, and is arranged in a vertical format. The text is written in black ink and appears to be a list or a set of instructions. There is a red seal in the middle of the page, which may indicate the authenticity or ownership of the document. Overall, the image conveys a sense of history and tradition, as well as the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a textured, aged paper with ink calligraphy in Japanese. The paper has a beige-brown hue and appears to have some staining, spots, and imperfections, suggesting age. The edges are slightly worn and tattered.

Calligraphy is present in the following locations:

  • Right side: Appears to be a date marker "旅十三ゥのつ"
  • Left side: "店面都会と十四枚し白永幸"
  • Center: A vertical series of text with a red seal at the bottom. The text is difficult to read.

The overall impression is of a historical document or artwork, possibly a manuscript or letter, that has been preserved over time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image based on the provided information:

The image shows a sheet of aged paper with some writing on it. The paper is a pale, yellow-beige color with areas of discoloration and slight staining, suggesting age and handling. Along the borders, there are slight tears and degradation.

There are three distinct sets of vertical text, written in a fine black ink. The text is likely in Japanese or Chinese calligraphy, but without translation, the specific content isn't known.

Under one of the texts is a red seal with intricate detailing. This adds to the vintage, possibly antique, feel of the image. The overall aesthetic is minimal and focuses on the texture and character of the aged paper and the calligraphy it bears.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image appears to be an old, yellowed piece of paper with handwritten text in Japanese. The paper has visible signs of aging, including discoloration and some stains. The text is written in traditional Japanese script, likely in kanji and kana, and is arranged vertically down the center of the paper. There is also a red seal or stamp at the bottom center of the document, which is often used in Japanese culture to signify authenticity or approval.

The text on the left and right sides of the paper seems to be written vertically as well, but it is not as prominent as the central text. The overall condition of the paper suggests that it is quite old and may have historical or cultural significance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image appears to be of an aged, yellowed paper with visible signs of wear and tear, such as discoloration, scuffs, and what looks like a tear or damage on the lower right edge. The paper contains handwritten Chinese characters, which seem to be various stamps or inscriptions, possibly indicating ownership, authentication, or a record of some kind. There is also a red rectangular stamp or seal in the lower center-right area of the paper, which is a common feature in historical documents, often used for verification or official endorsement. The overall condition and style suggest this could be a document from a historical or cultural context, possibly related to East Asia.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This image appears to be an old piece of paper with Japanese characters written on it. The paper has a yellowed, aged appearance with some visible creases and imperfections. There are three vertical columns of text, each written in black ink. The text on the left and right sides is smaller and less prominent, while the text in the middle is slightly larger. At the bottom right corner, there is a red seal or stamp with Japanese characters, which is likely a signature or official mark. The overall appearance suggests it could be an historical document or a piece of art.

Text analysis

Amazon

III
k
كلما
BMW
High

Google

余十三 放入英華 看面鄰居之 意等
十三
放入
英華
鄰居