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Human Generated Data

Title

Covered tripod cauldron (ding)

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, 2006.170.172.A-B

Human Generated Data

Title

Covered tripod cauldron (ding)

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, 2006.170.172.A-B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-05

Pottery 98.5
Art 96.5
Porcelain 96.5
Urn 84.2
Jar 84.2
Food 76.2
Bronze 70.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-05

pottery 99.6
no person 99.2
container 98.7
earthenware 97.6
clay 97.4
art 97.2
vase 95.5
still life 95.1
pot 93.3
sculpture 92.4
handmade 91.8
cutout 91.2
one 91.1
old 90.9
bowl 90.6
food 89.7
antique 88.6
ceramic 88.4
decoration 88.2
museum 87.7

Imagga
created on 2019-07-05

majolica 75.5
earthenware 72.2
ceramic ware 57.8
antique 57
utensil 48.8
antiquity 37.7
pot 34.4
teapot 27
container 26.1
brown 22.8
traditional 22.4
vessel 21.1
old 20.9
object 19
drink 18.4
tea 16.9
gold 16.4
china 16.3
cup 16.3
cooking utensil 16.1
art 15.6
turtle 14.8
metal 14.5
animal 14.1
culture 13.7
shell 13.4
handle 13.4
retro 13.1
closeup 12.1
glass 11.9
wood 11.7
kitchen 11.6
ceramic 11.6
decoration 11.6
close 11.4
healthy 11.3
reptile 11.2
food 11
pottery 10.9
vintage 10.7
kitchen utensil 10.7
ceremony 10.7
yellow 10.6
kettle 10.5
color 10
beverage 10
tortoise 9.9
ancient 9.5
shiny 9.5
golden 9.4
nobody 9.3
decor 8.8
slow 8.8
herbal 8.6
porcelain 8.5
decorative 8.3
domestic 8.1
box 8.1
transparent 8.1
breakfast 7.9
jug 7.9
copper 7.8
objects 7.8
handmade 7.7
oriental 7.6
dry 7.4
coffee 7.4
single 7.4
water 7.3
reflection 7.3
furniture 7.1
life 7

Google
created on 2019-07-05

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-05

vase 98.7
pottery 88
bowl 87.8
art 87
earthenware 86.5
ceramic 85.3
tableware 80.1
teapot 73.2
jug 71.2
museum 70.2
porcelain 64
gold 62.2
pitcher 56.6
furniture 51.6
urn 50.6
kettle 50.1
plant 48.2
ceramic ware 33

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Burger

Clarifai

Teapot

AWS Rekognition

Burger 76.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-05

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-05

a close up of a statue 71.8%
a gold vase sitting on a table 36.6%
a vase sitting on a table 33.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a large, ornately decorated ceramic potted with a lid

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a pot with a lid on a stand

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-04

The image shows a traditional three-legged cooking vessel with handles on either side, likely of historical or cultural significance. This type of vessel, often referred to as a "ding," is commonly found in ancient Chinese pottery and bronze works. It features a round body, a domed lid with a small central hole, and slightly splayed legs for stability. The vessel is adorned with intricate patterns and decorations, though the colors appear somewhat faded, pointing to its age or extensive use over time. The patina and wear on the surface suggest it has significant historical value or has been well-preserved as an artifact.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-02-07

This image depicts an ancient three-legged pot with a lid, known as a tripod pot. It has a rounded body and stands on three small, straight legs. The pot has two loop handles protruding horizontally from the sides at the level of the rim, giving it a symmetrical look.

The surface of the pot shows significant signs of aging, with the original color faded or worn off in many places, revealing the underlying ceramic material. The glazing, or paint, that remains features an intricate pattern with a combination of swirled or marbled effect and repetitive, geometric decorative motifs. These designs are primarily in a rust or earth tone color palette, with hints of a lighter color, possibly white or cream, creating a contrast with the background.

The overall condition of the pot suggests that it may be an archeological artifact or an object with considerable historical significance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This image shows an ancient Chinese ritual vessel known as a ding or tripod cauldron. It appears to be made of earthenware or clay with painted decorative elements. The vessel has a rounded bowl shape with a domed lid and stands on three legs. There are two upright handles on opposite sides. The surface shows a weathered patina with traces of original painted decoration in earth tones like terracotta, white, and green. The decorative patterns include geometric designs and swirling motifs, particularly visible around the rim. This type of vessel was commonly used in ancient Chinese ceremonies and for cooking. Based on its style and condition, it appears to be quite old, likely from an early Chinese dynasty.

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image shows an ancient ceramic vessel, possibly a type of incense burner or ritual container. It has a domed lid and three short legs, and the surface is decorated with intricate patterns and designs in shades of brown, green, and red. The overall appearance suggests it is an ornate and well-crafted piece of pottery from an ancient civilization.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-25

This image showcases a weathered, ancient artifact, likely a ceramic vessel, with a rounded body and two handles on either side. The vessel features a lid with a small hole in the center, and it is supported by three legs. The surface of the vessel is adorned with intricate designs, including a pattern of interconnected circles and lines, which are partially obscured by the patina of age.

The background of the image is a gradient of blue and white, suggesting that the artifact is being displayed against a neutral backdrop. The overall appearance of the vessel suggests that it is an ancient relic, possibly from a museum or archaeological collection.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image depicts an ancient bronze vessel, likely a ritual vessel from the Shang or Zhou dynasty in China. The vessel is made of bronze and features a rounded body with three legs, a lid, and two handles. The vessel is decorated with intricate designs, including a pattern of white and red lines on a brown background.

The vessel appears to be in a state of disrepair, with visible signs of wear and tear. The surface is rough and uneven, with some areas showing signs of corrosion or oxidation. The handles are also worn down, suggesting that the vessel has been handled extensively over time.

Despite its worn appearance, the vessel remains a significant artifact of ancient Chinese culture. Its design and craftsmanship reflect the advanced metalworking techniques of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, which were known for their expertise in bronze production.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of ancient China, highlighting the importance of ritual vessels in Chinese society and the skill of ancient craftsmen.

Amazon Nova

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

The image showcases an antique bronze vessel, possibly a ceremonial urn or a ritual object, with a dome-shaped lid and two handles. The vessel is intricately decorated with a variety of colors, including shades of brown, green, and red, applied in a manner that suggests a traditional or ancient style. The design on the vessel features swirling patterns and geometric shapes, which are characteristic of ancient decorative arts. The object is placed on a white background, highlighting its detailed craftsmanship and the wear and tear indicative of its age.

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

The image shows a ceramic pot with a dome-shaped lid that is placed on a white surface. The pot is made of ceramic and has a brown color. The lid has a circular shape with a small hole in the middle. The pot has two handles on both sides, and the handles are painted with a floral design. The pot has a decorative design on its body, which is painted in different colors.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases an ancient, three-legged vessel with a domed lid. The vessel appears to be crafted from terracotta and is adorned with colorful painted designs. The lid and the body of the vessel feature a variety of pigments, including red, green, white, and brown. These are applied in what seems to be abstract or stylized patterns. The handles on the sides of the vessel are vertical and feature a repeating pattern. The vessel rests on three sturdy legs, and the overall design gives it an antique, possibly ritualistic, aesthetic. The background is a simple gradient, highlighting the object.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

The image shows an antique, possibly ancient, ceremonial vessel with a lid, likely made of pottery or clay. The vessel is positioned on a plain, light gray surface against a similar light gray background.

The vessel features a round body resting on three short, curved legs. It is decorated with various painted designs, though much of the paint appears worn or faded. The primary color seems to be a muted terracotta, with accents of black, white, red, and green.

The lid is dome-shaped and has a small hole at its center. The decoration on the lid consists of swirling patterns in the various colors. The body of the vessel shows more geometric designs and possibly some abstract figurative elements, although the details are obscured by the age and wear of the piece.

Two handle-like extensions rise from the sides of the vessel, near where the lid sits. These handles also display painted decoration.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a type of tripod censer or incense burner. The vessel is characterized by its rounded body, three short legs, and two handles on either side. The surface of the vessel shows signs of age and wear, with a patina that suggests it has been used over a long period.

The decorative elements on the vessel include intricate patterns and designs, which appear to be painted or glazed onto the surface. The designs include swirling motifs and possibly stylized animal or abstract forms. The color palette consists of earthy tones, such as browns and greens, with accents of white and red.

This type of vessel is reminiscent of ancient Chinese ceramics, particularly those from the Han Dynasty or earlier periods, known for their tripod forms and decorative glazing techniques. Such artifacts were often used in rituals or ceremonies and are significant for their historical and cultural value.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

The image depicts an ancient, intricately painted ceramic vessel, likely a ritualistic or ceremonial object from an ancient civilization. It has a round, dome-shaped lid with two curved handles on either side, and a base with three short legs for stability. The surface of the object is decorated with vibrant, swirling patterns in various colors, including red, white, and green, which are indicative of a painting technique that might be referred to as "swirl paint" or "swirl glaze." The colors are applied over a background of a reddish-brown tone, which gives the appearance of having been painted or glazed. The design is symmetrical and appears to be highly stylized, suggesting it may have been used in a cultural or religious context. The piece shows signs of age, with some areas where the paint has worn off, revealing the underlying material.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

This image shows an ancient ceramic or pottery vessel, likely of historical or archaeological significance. It has a rounded, dome-shaped lid and a wide, open body. The vessel features a tri-legged base and two ear-like handles on either side of the lid. The surface is adorned with intricate decorative patterns, including swirling designs and geometric motifs, predominantly in earthy tones like brown, orange, green, and white. The colors appear faded, indicating age and wear, suggesting it could be an artifact from a past civilization. A small opening or keyhole in the center of the lid is also visible.