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Title

Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō): Chapter 52, The Mayfly (Kagerō)

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, 1985.352.52.C

Human Generated Data

Title

Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō): Chapter 52, The Mayfly (Kagerō)

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, 1985.352.52.C

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Text 85.1
Page 78.2
Paper 64.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

parchment 99.8
dirty 99.8
retro 99.8
antique 99.6
paper 99.5
worn 99.3
old 98.9
sepia pigment 98.9
ancient 98.6
empty 98.2
cardboard 97.8
sepia 97.3
snap 96.7
rough 96.7
page 96.6
canvas 96.2
wear 95.4
messy 95.3
no person 94.9
vintage 94.7

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

envelope 66.1
vintage 63.8
paper 62.9
aged 60.7
old 60.7
antique 58.2
parchment 53.8
ancient 52.9
container 49.7
retro 48.4
grunge 47.8
empty 47.3
texture 46.6
wallpaper 46
dirty 45.3
document 44.6
cardboard 44.3
decay 43.5
blank 42.1
sheet 38.6
book 37.6
rough 37.4
text 36.7
aging 35.5
letter 34.9
canvas 34.2
stain 31.8
weathered 30.5
material 30.4
notebook 30.2
torn 30
burnt 29.2
stained 28.9
damaged 28.7
backgrounds 28.4
pages 28.4
obsolete 27.8
note 27.6
page 27
age 26.7
binding 26.7
messy 26.2
border 25.4
history 25.1
poster 24.6
brittle 23.7
frame 23.5
stains 23.4
burning 23.2
scrolls 22.7
letterhead 22.6
correspondence 22.5
crumpled 22.4
layers 22.2
spotted 22.2
art 21.5
design 21.5
worn 21
old fashioned 21
grime 18.6
ragged 18.6
surface 18.6
artistic 18.3
grain 17.6
fracture 17.5
grungy 17.1
space 17.1
brown 17
historic 16.5
wall 16.3
textures 16.1
textured 15.8
spot 15.4
pattern 15.1
structure 14.8
decorative 14.2
card 14.1
manuscript 13.7
rusty 13.4
mottled 12.7
tracery 12.2
tattered 11.9
shabby 11.8
faded 11.7
backdrop 11.6
fiber 11.5
crease 10.8
journal 10.5
graphic 10.2
packet 10.1
broad 9.8
scratched 9.8
stationery 9.8
crack 9.7
floral 9.4
artwork 9.2
board 8.9
style 8.9
distressed 8.9
succulent 8.8
sepia 8.8
cover 8.3
detail 8.1
ornament 7.8
beige 7.7
box 7.3
creative 7.1
leaf 7

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Rectangle 86.3
Font 75.6
Beige 74
Handwriting 71.7
Paper product 67.6
Paper 65.4
Vellum 65
Parallel 64.5
Document 55.3
Postcard 50.7

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 99.6
handwriting 94.7
letter 90.4
beige 85
ivory 69.3
paper 67.5
khaki 65.3
brown 59.2
vellum 52.8
envelope 26
receipt 12.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Book

Clarifai

Book 71.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

paintings art 74.4%
interior objects 13.2%
food drinks 7.5%
streetview architecture 4.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-28

a close up of a piece of paper 66.8%
a piece of paper 66.7%
close up of a piece of paper 63.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-13

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 scroll with chinese characters and red ink

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image depicts a fragment of an aged document with calligraphic writing in a vertical format. The paper appears yellowed with age and features a faint decorative border pattern at the top, possibly stylized motifs or dragons. On the left side, there is a column of handwritten text, while more text appears on the right side. A red seal stamp is present toward the bottom-right corner, adding an official or ceremonial element to the document. The edges are uneven, suggesting the document is torn or incomplete. The overall aesthetic reflects a historical or traditional style, possibly from East Asia.

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

The image shows an antique piece of paper with faint prints and inscriptions in Japanese or Chinese calligraphy. The left side of the paper features some faded ornamental designs, possibly depicting a mythical creature, like a dragon, in light brown or sepia tones. There is vertical text written in black ink on the right edge of the paper, as well as on the left edge. Additionally, there is a red rectangular stamp located towards the bottom right corner of the paper, which may be a seal. The paper itself appears aged, with some yellowing and visible wear along the edges. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.

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 Chinese calligraphy and seals or stamps. The text and markings suggest it is some kind of official or formal document, though the specific content is not clear without being able to read the language. The overall appearance conveys a sense of age and historical significance.

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 features vertical columns of Japanese text written in black ink on aged, yellowed paper. There is a red seal or stamp mark visible in the lower right corner, which was a common way to mark official documents or artwork in East Asian cultures. The paper shows some signs of age with slight discoloration and staining. The text appears to be written in traditional calligraphic style, and the overall document has a formal, official appearance typical of historical Japanese documents.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a piece of aged, yellowed paper with Japanese writing in black ink on the left side and red ink on the right side. The paper appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging such as discoloration, creases, and tears.

  • Japanese Writing
    • The writing is in black ink and consists of several lines of text.
    • The text is written in a traditional Japanese script, likely Kanji or Hiragana.
    • The writing is not legible due to its age and condition.
  • Red Ink
    • There is a red stamp or seal in the bottom-right corner of the paper.
    • The stamp features a design that resembles a traditional Japanese symbol or emblem.
    • The red ink is vibrant and stands out against the yellowed background of the paper.
  • Paper Condition
    • The paper is yellowed and discolored, indicating its age.
    • There are visible creases and tears on the paper, suggesting it has been handled or folded multiple times.
    • The edges of the paper are rough and uneven, adding to its aged appearance.

In summary, the image depicts a piece of aged paper with Japanese writing in black ink and a red stamp or seal in the corner. The paper's condition suggests it is old and has been handled extensively, while the writing and stamp add an air of mystery and cultural significance.

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

The image features a piece of aged paper with Japanese characters written on it. The paper is yellowed and has a rough, torn edge on the right side. It appears to be a fragment of a larger document or artwork.

The Japanese characters are written in black ink and are arranged vertically along the left and right edges of the paper. They appear to be a form of calligraphy, with intricate strokes and flourishes. In the bottom-right corner of the paper, there is a red stamp or seal that adds a pop of color to the otherwise muted tones of the image.

The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the paper and the Japanese characters. Overall, the image suggests a sense of age and tradition, and may be related to Japanese art, culture, or history.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a piece of aged paper with visible signs of wear and discoloration. The paper appears to be a fragment of a larger document, with edges that are torn and frayed. On the left side of the paper, there is a vertical column of text written in black ink, likely in a language that uses Chinese characters. The text is somewhat faded, suggesting the passage of time. On the right side of the paper, there is a red stamp or seal, which appears to be a square shape with intricate patterns inside. The background of the image is plain and white, which helps to highlight the details of the paper and the text.

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

The image shows a piece of paper with writing on it. The paper is old and worn, with visible stains and tears. The writing is in black ink and appears to be in a foreign language. The paper has a red square stamp in the bottom right corner, which may be a signature or seal. The paper is folded in half, with the writing visible on both sides. The paper appears to be a document of some kind, possibly a letter or a note.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a fragment of an old, yellowed paper document with handwritten text and decorative patterns. The left side of the document is mostly intact, while the right side has a jagged, torn edge. The document is placed on a plain, off-white background, which contrasts with the aged texture of the paper.

On the left side, there is vertical text written in black ink, presumably in a classical script like Chinese or Japanese. The text appears to be a formal record or note, possibly about financial matters or official correspondence, given the neat columns of characters. To the right of the text, there is a red seal stamp, indicating authenticity or approval. The seal is highly detailed, with numerous fine lines within the rectangular boundary.

Across the top of the paper, there is a decorative border with a pattern that looks like interlocking designs, possibly floral or geometric in nature. There is a similar pattern running down the side, suggesting that the document may have had more elaborate adornments before being damaged.

The overall aesthetic is one of antiquity and historical value, with the wear and tear on the paper indicating its age and the importance of the written content. The presence of the red seal adds to the formality and significance of the document.

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a close-up view of a piece of aged, tan-colored paper. The paper appears to be historical in nature due to the style of writing and overall aesthetic. The right side of the paper has been torn away.

Detailed Description:

  • Paper Quality: The paper has a textured, somewhat rough appearance. There are subtle variations in color, suggestive of age and possibly staining. The paper has a golden band on the perimeter.

  • Calligraphy: On the left side are vertical columns of Japanese calligraphy. The style is traditional, likely using ink.

    • The calligraphy seems to be arranged in vertical columns, typical of Japanese writing.
  • Ornamentation: There appears to be an ornate patterned design in the top right corner of the paper.

  • Seal: At the bottom right is a small, square seal with red ink. It contains intricate details.

  • Tear: The right side of the paper has a ragged tear, suggesting that a portion of the original document is missing.

Let me know if you would like more details on anything!

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a piece of aged, yellowed paper with handwritten Japanese characters in vertical columns. The paper appears to be old and shows signs of wear, including discoloration and slight tearing along the edges. The characters are written in traditional Japanese calligraphy style, likely with ink.

On the left side of the paper, there are three columns of characters. The text is written in a traditional script, possibly Kanji, which is used in Japanese writing.

On the right side, there are two columns of characters. Below the second column, there is a red seal or stamp with Japanese characters, which is typically used for official documents, certificates, or artworks to denote authenticity or ownership.

The background of the paper has a faint, decorative pattern, possibly from the paper's original design or from aging and handling over time. The overall appearance suggests that this document could be a historical or cultural artifact, possibly a letter, certificate, or a piece of calligraphy art.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be a historical document, possibly an old letter or an official document, given its aged appearance and the presence of traditional Chinese characters. Here are some observations:

  1. Material and Condition: The paper looks very old, with a yellowed, slightly brittle texture. There are also visible stains and slight damage, such as a tear on the right side and a crease running vertically down the middle.

  2. Text: The text is written in traditional Chinese characters. The script is vertical, which is typical for historical documents in China. The text is not neatly aligned, suggesting it might be a handwritten note or letter. The content of the text appears to be a formal or official message, as indicated by the formal tone of the writing.

  3. Seal: There is a red seal at the bottom right of the document. Seals are often used in traditional Chinese documents to authenticate the document and indicate the sender's authority. The seal appears to be rectangular with an inscription, which is typical for official documents.

  4. Layout: The layout is somewhat informal, with text and a seal in the lower right corner. The left side of the document has a vertical, slanted text, which might be annotations or a signature, possibly indicating the sender or a related note.

Overall, the document seems to be a historical artifact with official and possibly personal elements, written in a style characteristic of traditional Chinese documents.

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

This image appears to be an old, aged document or paper, likely of historical significance. Here are the details:

  1. Material and Condition: The paper is yellowed and shows signs of wear and tear, indicating it is quite old. There are some stains and creases, suggesting it has been handled or preserved for a long time.

  2. Text: There is vertical text written in what appears to be Chinese characters. The text is located on the left and right sides of the paper. The characters are written in black ink and are somewhat faded, consistent with the age of the document.

  3. Seal: In the bottom right corner, there is a red square seal. This seal is likely an official stamp, which was commonly used in historical documents for authentication or official purposes. The seal appears to be slightly faded as well.

  4. Design Elements: At the top of the paper, there is a faint decorative border with some intricate patterns, possibly floral or geometric designs. This suggests that the document may have been important or formal in nature.

  5. Overall Layout: The layout is simple, with the text and seal being the main elements. The paper has a rectangular shape with slightly uneven edges, indicating it might have been cut or torn at some point.

Given these features, this document could be an old official paper, certificate, or record, possibly from a historical period in China. The presence of the seal and the formal layout suggest it was an important document.

Text analysis

Amazon

11
حما 11
حما

Google

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