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Title

Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō): Chapter 6, The Safflower (Suetsumuhana)

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, 1985.352.6.C

Human Generated Data

Title

Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō): Chapter 6, The Safflower (Suetsumuhana)

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, 1985.352.6.C

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Text 96.8
Page 94.8
Book 67.3
Paper 55

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

dirty 99.8
retro 99.7
parchment 99.7
paper 99.6
antique 99.4
worn 99.3
empty 98.8
sepia 98.7
old 98.7
sepia pigment 98.7
cardboard 98.6
rough 98.4
messy 98.1
ancient 97.9
soil 97.1
artistic 96.8
canvas 96.8
rusty 96.7
graphic design 95.8
page 95.4

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

vintage 67.1
antique 65.6
old 65.6
paper 62.8
aged 62.5
parchment 54.8
grunge 54.6
ancient 54.6
texture 52.9
notebook 52
wallpaper 49.1
empty 49
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rough 42.9
document 40.9
cardboard 39.4
material 36.8
sheet 36.7
stained 36.6
border 34.4
blank 34.3
damaged 32.5
letter 32.1
backgrounds 31.7
book 31.3
crumpled 30.2
stain 29.8
weathered 29.5
pages 29.3
grain 28.7
burnt 28.2
torn 28.1
text 28
grime 27.4
stains 26.3
worn 25.8
fracture 25.3
old fashioned 24.8
obsolete 24
wall 23.1
historic 23
grungy 22.8
frame 22.7
ragged 22.5
mottled 22.5
messy 22.3
brown 22.1
age 21.9
structure 21.8
page 21.4
rusty 21
design 20.9
faded 20.5
space 20.2
spot 20.2
poster 19.9
spotted 19.3
art 19
history 18.8
brittle 18.7
manuscript 18.6
card 18.6
crack 18.4
backdrop 18.2
tracery 17.9
pattern 17.8
scrolls 17.7
letterhead 17.7
correspondence 17.6
decorative 17.6
note 17.5
burning 17.4
layers 17.4
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succulent 16.6
graphic 16.1
surface 16
stucco 15.7
textures 15.2
cover 14.8
textured 13.2
artistic 13.1
binding 12.8
paint 12.7
distressed 10.8
shabby 10.8
envelope 10
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detail 8.1
scratched 7.8
ornament 7.8
detailed 7.7
edge 7.7
container 7.7
fiber 7.7
style 7.4

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Rectangle 87.7
Handwriting 76.5
Font 76.1
Parallel 71.1
Vellum 70.4
Paper 69.1
Paper product 68.5
Document 56.1
Pattern 54.3
Diary 50.9

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 98.9
handwriting 98.1
letter 94.1
beige 73
cement 30.7
concrete 27.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Book

Clarifai

Book 58.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

paintings art 59.6%
interior objects 29.6%
streetview architecture 9.2%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

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 2025-06-17

This image depicts a worn, antique-looking sheet of paper or document featuring sparse vertical Japanese calligraphy written in black ink on a beige background. The paper shows signs of aging, such as discoloration, stains, and frayed edges. Faint decorative patterns are visible in the background, possibly representing embossed or faded designs. At the bottom right corner, there is a red seal stamp, which is characteristic of traditional East Asian documents or artwork. The overall appearance suggests historical significance, possibly related to literature, record-keeping, or artistic purposes.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image shows an old piece of paper or a document featuring traditional vertical Japanese script written in black ink. The paper appears to be aged, with visible signs of wear, such as discoloration and staining. There are several columns of text, arranged vertically across the page. Some portions of the edges appear slightly torn or tattered. Additionally, there is a red stamp near the bottom of the document, which might be a seal or a mark indicating authenticity or authority. The background is a light tan color, and the script varies in size and style, typical of handwritten text.

Anthropic Claude

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

This image appears to be an old, weathered document or scroll with Japanese writing and a red stamp or seal. The background has a faded, yellowish-brown tone, giving it an aged and antique appearance. The text is written in vertical columns, which is a common format for traditional Japanese documents. The red stamp or seal at the bottom adds an official or authoritative element to the document. Without being able to identify any individuals, the overall impression is of a historical, culturally significant piece of writing or record.

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

This appears to be an old Japanese document or manuscript page. It has vertical lines of Japanese calligraphy written in black ink on aged, yellowed paper. At the bottom of the text, there is a red seal or stamp mark, which was commonly used as an official signature or certification in East Asian documents. The paper shows signs of age with some discoloration and wear around the edges. The text appears to be written in a traditional calligraphic style, though without being able to read Japanese, I cannot tell you the specific content of what is written.

Meta Llama

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

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

The paper is rectangular in shape, with a rough, worn appearance. It features a vertical line down the center, separating the left and right sides. The left side contains several lines of Japanese writing, likely text or a message, written in black ink. The right side also displays Japanese writing, although it is less prominent and appears to be a smaller, more delicate script.

A red stamp is situated at the bottom center of the paper, adding a pop of color to the otherwise muted tone of the image. The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to highlight the aged texture of the paper.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of history and tradition, with the aged paper and Japanese writing evoking a sense of cultural heritage.

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

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 text written in black ink on the left side of the paper, which appear to be some sort of poem or message. In the center of the paper, there is a red stamp or seal that looks like it was applied using a traditional Japanese technique. The background of the paper is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker tones of the writing and the red stamp.

Overall, the image suggests that this paper may have been used for a special occasion or ceremony, given the presence of the red stamp and the formal language used in the writing. It could also be a piece of art or a collector's item, given its unique texture and appearance.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows an old, weathered piece of paper with faded black text and a red stamp. The paper has a yellowed, aged appearance, suggesting it is quite old. The black text is in an upright position, possibly Japanese characters, and is written in a vertical format. The red stamp in the center of the paper has a square shape with intricate patterns and a red border. The paper's edges are frayed and torn, indicating its age and fragility.

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

The image is of a piece of paper with writing on it. The paper is old and has a yellowish hue, suggesting that it has been aged. There are several vertical lines of text written in black ink. The text appears to be in a foreign language, possibly Chinese or Japanese, given the style of the characters. The writing is neat and organized, with each line of text aligned vertically. There is a red square stamp in the middle of the paper, which could be a seal or signature. The paper has a slightly worn and tattered edge, indicating that it has been handled frequently. Overall, the image conveys a sense of history and tradition, with the aged paper and foreign writing adding to its intrigue.

Google Gemini

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

The image is of a piece of paper with Japanese writing on it. The paper is old and has a light beige color with some stains. There are three columns of text. The top right corner has a partial text. The center column has a vertically written text, and the bottom has a red square stamp. The text is in black ink. The paper edges are irregular with some tearing.

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

Here's a description of the image based on the observations:

The image shows a piece of aged paper, likely part of a historical document or artwork. The paper is a light yellowish-beige color with an uneven texture and some staining, suggesting its age and possible exposure to moisture. The edges of the paper are frayed and uneven, with darker, discolored patches.

There is calligraphic writing in black ink across the page. The characters appear to be Japanese or Chinese. The writing is arranged in vertical columns, typical of traditional East Asian calligraphy. To the bottom right, there's a prominent red square seal, also with intricate calligraphic characters.

In general, the image suggests a historical or antique document with visible signs of age and wear, featuring handwritten calligraphy and a seal.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an old, yellowed piece of paper that appears to be a historical document. The paper has visible signs of aging, including discoloration and some stains. There are vertical lines of text written in traditional Japanese script (Kanji) on both the left and right sides of the document. The text is written in black ink and is neatly arranged.

On the left side, the text reads:

  • 春興
  • 陶泉
  • 庵主
  • 之印

On the right side, the text reads:

  • 恵日
  • 庵主
  • 之印

In the center of the document, there is a vertical column of text that reads:

  • 恵日庵
  • 主之印
  • 天徳
  • 四年
  • 十二月

Below this central column of text, there is a red seal or stamp with the characters "恵日庵主之印" (Seal of the Master of Eiichian).

The document appears to be a formal or official record, possibly a certificate or a document of authentication, given the presence of the seal and the formal script. The date mentioned in the central column suggests it was created in the fourth year of the Tentoku era, which corresponds to 1331 in the Gregorian calendar.

Qwen

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

The image shows a piece of aged paper with visible wear and tear, indicative of it being an artifact of historical value. The paper has a light brown, almost beige color, with some darker and lighter patches, suggesting it has been exposed to light and possibly moisture over time. The edges appear frayed, and there are some dark spots and stains, which may be from the aging process or previous handling.

There are handwritten characters, written in a vertical orientation, along the left side, middle, and right side of the paper. The writing appears to be in a traditional East Asian script, possibly Japanese or Chinese, given the style and direction of the characters. The text on the left side is more spaced out and larger, while the text on the middle and right side is more compact and aligned vertically.

At the bottom right corner of the paper, there is a red rectangular seal with characters inside, which is a common feature in documents from East Asian cultures, often used to authenticate or signify the document's origin or ownership.

The paper has a somewhat uneven texture, with some areas appearing smoother than others, which could be due to the aging process or the way the paper was handled over time. The overall appearance of the paper suggests it might be a historical document, such as a letter, a certificate, or a religious text, given the traditional style of the writing and the seal.

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

The image appears to be an aged, yellowed piece of paper, likely a historical document or a certificate. The paper has a worn, slightly torn appearance with visible creases and some discoloration, suggesting it has been handled and stored for a long time. There are several lines of vertical text written in what appears to be Chinese characters. The text is located in different areas of the document: one column on the left, one in the center, and one on the right. At the bottom right corner, there is a red square stamp, which is commonly used in Chinese documents for official seals or signatures. The overall aesthetic of the document suggests it could be an official or important record from a historical period.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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