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Human Generated Data

Title

Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō): Chapter 9, Heart-to-Heart (Aoi)

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, 1985.352.9.C

Human Generated Data

Title

Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō): Chapter 9, Heart-to-Heart (Aoi)

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, 1985.352.9.C

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Envelope 89.3
Text 81.5
Mail 80.6
Postcard 77.5
Paper 59
Texture 57.1
Page 56.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

dirty 99.9
parchment 99.9
paper 99.8
retro 99.8
antique 99.8
worn 99.7
cardboard 99.4
sepia pigment 99.3
ancient 99.3
empty 99.2
old 99
rough 98.9
messy 98.5
soil 98.2
page 98
sepia 97.7
obsolete 97.5
writing 97.1
canvas 97
rusty 96.6

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

vintage 62.1
old 60
antique 58.2
grunge 58
paper 57.3
aged 55.3
texture 51.5
ancient 48.5
notebook 46.9
parchment 45.2
retro 45.1
empty 44.7
wallpaper 42.2
card 40
decay 39.6
canvas 38.9
border 35.3
material 34.9
aging 33.6
dirty 33.5
document 33.4
damaged 33.4
sheet 32
rough 31.9
frame 30.2
crumpled 30.1
blank 30
stained 29.8
cardboard 28.8
stains 28.2
grain 26.8
grungy 26.6
grime 26.4
backgrounds 26
text 25.3
page 25.1
worn 24.9
fracture 24.4
stucco 24.3
art 24.1
old fashioned 23.8
torn 23.2
wall 23.1
stain 23.1
spot 23
letter 23
book 22.9
space 22.5
structure 21.8
ragged 21.5
mottled 21.5
burnt 21.4
pattern 21.2
weathered 20.9
design 20.9
brown 20.6
historic 20.2
pages 19.6
rusty 19.1
tracery 19
broad 17.7
faded 17.5
messy 17.4
obsolete 17.3
textures 17.1
graphic 16.8
decorative 16.7
manuscript 16.7
succulent 16.5
artistic 16.5
crack 16.5
surface 15.9
cover 15.7
backdrop 15.7
age 15.3
crease 14.7
textured 14
note 12.9
envelope 12.8
shabby 12.8
spotted 12.5
color 11.7
sepia 11.7
history 11.6
poster 11.3
paint 10.9
brittle 10.8
dirt 10.5
style 10.4
decoration 10.1
yellow 9.9
scrolls 9.8
letterhead 9.8
correspondence 9.8
materials 9.8
burning 9.7
layers 9.7
beige 9.7
detailed 9.6
edge 9.6
ornament 9.5
tattered 8.9
album 8.8
scrapbook 8.7
floral 8.5
flower 8.5
detail 8.1
distressed 7.9
burned 7.9
container 7.8
rust 7.7
great 7.7

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Rectangle 87.6
Handwriting 75
Font 73.7
Parallel 73
Vellum 69.1
Paper product 68.5
Paper 66.2
Document 61.3
Beige 60
Diary 57.9
Pattern 53.1
Notebook 52.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 99.4
beige 73.2
handwriting 72
letter 69.2
tan 51.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Book

Clarifai

Book 57.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

interior objects 60.9%
paintings art 33.6%
sunrises sunsets 1.6%
food drinks 1.5%
streetview architecture 1.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-28

a close up of a building 57.9%
a close up of an old building 46.2%
close up of an old building 38.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

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

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

a chinese document with red ink and writing on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an aged parchment or sheet of paper with a worn and textured surface, featuring handwritten Asian calligraphy (likely in Japanese or Chinese characters) sparsely distributed along its edges. There are inscriptions in both vertical and horizontal orientations, with some text present on the left, top, and center-right portions.

A small red seal or stamp appears near the lower right corner, suggesting an official mark or an artist's signature, which is a common practice in traditional East Asian documentation and artwork. The overall tone is muted beige, and the paper shows signs of wear, such as discoloration, faint creases, and a torn corner at the bottom right. The image conveys a sense of historical or archival importance.

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

The image is a photograph of an ancient piece of paper that appears aged and yellowed, suggesting it is of historical significance or quite old. The paper has a rough texture, and the edges are slightly worn and torn, indicating its antiquity.

There are vertical lines of Japanese calligraphy on the left and the right sides of the paper. The script is written in a traditional style, which adds to the historical atmosphere of the piece. In addition to the calligraphic text, there is a red seal stamp at the bottom center of the page, a common practice in East Asian cultures for authenticating documents or artworks.

Overall, the image captures a historical or artistic document that showcases both the beauty of calligraphy and the passage of time through the paper's appearance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image appears to be an ancient Japanese document or scroll. It contains calligraphic text and a red seal or stamp at the bottom. The text is written in traditional Japanese characters, suggesting this is an historical document or artwork. The overall appearance is that of an aged, weathered parchment or paper, giving it an antique and authentic feel.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-10

This appears to be a historical Japanese or Chinese document with traditional calligraphy written vertically on aged, beige-colored paper. The document contains several lines of black ink characters, and at the bottom, there is a distinctive red seal stamp, which was commonly used as an official mark or signature in East Asian documents. The paper shows signs of age with some discoloration and slight deterioration around the edges. The calligraphy appears to be written in an elegant, traditional style, and the characters are arranged in vertical columns reading from right to left, as is traditional in classical East Asian writing.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a piece of aged paper with Chinese characters written on it. The paper is yellowed and has a rough texture, with visible creases and tears along the edges. It appears to be an old document or scroll.

The Chinese characters are written in black ink and are scattered throughout the paper. They are written in a traditional calligraphic style, with varying sizes and fonts. Some of the characters are larger and more prominent than others, while some are smaller and more delicate.

In the bottom-right corner of the paper, there is a red stamp or seal. It features a stylized design with intricate patterns and symbols. The stamp is rectangular in shape and has a smooth, glossy finish.

Overall, the image suggests that the paper is an ancient artifact, possibly from China or another East Asian country. The Chinese characters and the red stamp or seal indicate that it may have been used for official or ceremonial purposes. The aged appearance of the paper and the traditional calligraphy style of the characters add to the sense of history and cultural significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

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 old or handmade. There are several lines of Japanese characters written in black ink along the left side of the paper, as well as a few scattered throughout the rest of the page. In the bottom center of the page, there is a red stamp or seal with more Japanese characters inside it.

The overall appearance of the image suggests that it may be a historical document or artifact from Japan, possibly dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868) or earlier. The use of traditional Japanese writing and the presence of a red seal are consistent with this interpretation. However, without further context or information, it is difficult to say for certain what the image represents or its significance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a piece of aged paper with Japanese writing on it. The paper appears to be folded in half, with the left side containing a vertical column of text written in a cursive style. The right side of the paper has a red stamp in the center, featuring intricate patterns. The paper has a slightly worn and weathered appearance, with some discoloration and tears along the edges. The overall impression is of an antique or historical document.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a page from an old book or document. The paper appears to be aged and yellowed, indicating that it is quite old. The paper is folded in half, with the crease visible in the middle. The edges of the paper are slightly torn and frayed, suggesting that it has been handled and read over time. There are some stains and marks on the paper, possibly from handling or exposure to the elements. The text on the page is written in a foreign language, possibly Chinese or Japanese. The text is written in black ink and appears to be a list of items or a record of some kind. There is a red stamp or seal in the middle of the page, which may indicate the origin or authenticity of the document. Overall, the image conveys a sense of history and antiquity, with the aged paper and foreign text suggesting a document from a different time and place.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows an aged and textured sheet of paper, likely of East Asian origin due to the presence of calligraphy and a seal. The paper has a creamy-beige tone, with darker areas and stains that indicate age and wear. The edges of the paper are uneven and slightly tattered, adding to its antique appearance.

Calligraphic text is present on the paper. Some text is written vertically on the right side, with a red rectangular seal at the bottom. The characters are black and appear to be brushed in a traditional style. Additional text is written vertically on the left side, also in black ink.

The overall impression is that of a historical document or artwork, possibly a fragment of a larger piece, with the physical characteristics suggesting age and authenticity.

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

The image is of a piece of aged, textured paper with writing in Japanese calligraphy. The paper has a slightly yellowed hue, suggesting age, and has a rough, uneven texture. The borders show signs of wear and tear, with some tearing and discoloration, contributing to its antique aesthetic.

There is Japanese writing in vertical columns on the left and down the center of the paper. The writing is in a classic calligraphic style, with elegant brushstrokes. At the bottom of the vertical central column is a red rectangular seal. The composition gives the impression of a historical document or artwork.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows an aged, yellowed paper with Japanese text written in traditional calligraphy. The paper appears to be a historical document or a piece of artwork. The text is arranged in three columns:

  1. The left column contains a few lines of vertical text.
  2. The center column has a longer section of vertical text, extending almost the full height of the paper.
  3. The right column contains a single character.

Additionally, there is a red seal or stamp near the bottom of the center column, which is a common feature in traditional Japanese documents and artworks, often used to authenticate or sign the piece. The paper shows signs of wear and age, with some discoloration and slight damage visible, particularly on the right side.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be an aged, yellowed sheet of paper with some inscriptions and a red stamp. The paper has a slightly uneven texture and some visible discoloration, suggesting it is quite old. On the left side, there are vertical lines of Chinese characters, though the content is not entirely clear due to the quality of the image. The right side of the paper features more vertical Chinese characters, also slightly blurred. At the bottom right, there is a red stamp with some characters in it, which is a common feature on official documents in East Asian cultures. The overall appearance of the document gives the impression of an historical or archival piece.

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

This image shows an aged, yellowed piece of paper with visible signs of wear, such as stains, creases, and some discoloration. The text on the paper is written in vertical columns using what appears to be Chinese or Japanese characters. There is a red square stamp or seal at the bottom right corner of the paper, likely indicating some form of official mark or authentication. The overall appearance suggests that this could be an old document or letter.

Text analysis

Amazon

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