Human Generated Data

Title

Three-Ounce Weight with Imperial Busts of Justin II, Sophia and Justinian(?)

Date

16 March 575 CE

People

Coin Constituent: Justin II, Byzantine r. 565 - 578 CE

Classification

Tools and Equipment

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1872

Human Generated Data

Title

Three-Ounce Weight with Imperial Busts of Justin II, Sophia and Justinian(?)

People

Coin Constituent: Justin II, Byzantine r. 565 - 578 CE

Date

16 March 575 CE

Classification

Tools and Equipment

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.4.1872

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-18

Gravestone 90.4
Tomb 90.4
Text 79.1
Publication 75
Plaque 72.3
Head 65
Accessories 62.7
Coin 56.5
Money 56.5
Symbol 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-18

old 99.3
vintage 99.1
retro 98.9
ancient 98.4
antique 97.5
art 97.1
inscription 95.8
text 95.4
letter 95.2
sign 95.2
symbol 95
print 94.1
message 92.4
historic 92.3
wall 92.2
desktop 91.2
decoration 91.1
design 90.2
religion 88.6
texture 88.4

Imagga
created on 2018-12-19

brass 59.9
memorial 50.5
old 46.7
vintage 45.5
structure 45
grunge 38.4
texture 35.5
frame 34.2
antique 30.3
buckle 27.7
aged 27.2
device 27.1
dirty 25.3
pattern 24.6
wall 24
retro 23.8
fastener 22.3
blank 21.4
border 20.8
lighter 20.4
rusty 20
empty 19.8
container 19.3
design 19.2
wallet 19.1
blackboard 19.1
chalkboard 18.7
black 18.7
material 17.9
art 17.7
surface 17.7
textured 17.5
ancient 17.3
restraint 16.7
doormat 16.2
brown 16.2
board 15.7
paper 15.7
rough 15.5
stain 15.4
grungy 15.2
concrete 14.4
damaged 14.3
case 13.9
book 13.9
weathered 13.3
mat 13
letter 12.8
symbol 12.8
chalk 12.7
dark 12.5
obsolete 12.5
nobody 12.5
stone 12.3
tray 12.2
business 12.2
covering 11.8
rust 11.6
backdrop 11.6
gold 11.5
text 11.4
detail 11.3
education 11.3
cover 11.1
object 11
decoration 10.9
school 10.8
worn 10.5
leather 10.5
learn 10.4
close 10.3
study 10.3
money 10.2
finance 10.2
note 10.1
communication 10.1
receptacle 9.9
metal 9.7
mail 9.6
post 9.5
floor cover 9.4
decorative 9.2
gray 9
backgrounds 8.9
postage 8.9
urban 8.7
stamp 8.7
messy 8.7
spotted 8.7
used 8.6
parchment 8.6
aging 8.6
architecture 8.6
old fashioned 8.6
card 8.5
wallpaper 8.4
wood 8.3
element 8.3
ornate 8.2
history 8.1
idea 8
interior 8
building 7.9
rotting 7.9
classroom 7.8
crumpled 7.8
space 7.8
construction 7.7
rustic 7.7
age 7.6
sign 7.5
grain 7.4
wooden 7

Google
created on 2018-12-19

Microsoft
created on 2018-12-19

text 90.4
plaque 21.4
typography 21.4
gravestone 4.6
memorial 3.5
design 2.8
label 1.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book
Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Book 75%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-12-19

paintings art 93.7%
streetview architecture 5.3%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

ancient greek coin with the names of three men

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a plaque with a picture of a woman and two men

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an ancient Byzantine artifact, possibly a metal or stone plaque. The top portion features three haloed figures, likely saints or religious figures, portrayed in a stylized, minimalist fashion. Each figure's facial outline and upper chest are visible.

Below the figures is an inscription, carved in Greek letters, appearing to document names, prayers, or dedications. The text is worn but still relatively legible. The rugged surface exhibits hues of dark green, brown, and reddish tones, indicating age and weathering, consistent with historical artifacts.

The plaque appears to hold religious or cultural significance, potentially serving as a votive, commemorative, or decorative item tied to Byzantine Christianity.

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

The image depicts an ancient stone plaque featuring three stylized human figures and Greek inscriptions. The figures, likely saints or religious icons, are carved with a halo around each of their heads, which is a common motif in religious art to signify holiness. Their attire suggests robes or tunics, often associated with religious or historical figures. Below these figures, the plaque is inscribed with several lines of Greek text, which appears to be uniform in size and carefully chiseled. The text might describe or name the figures or provide some religious or historical context. The overall appearance of the plaque is rustic, with the stone surface showing a greenish-brown patina, indicative of its age and possible exposure to environmental elements over time.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be an ancient stone tablet or plaque with inscriptions in what looks like Greek or a similar ancient script. The inscriptions cover the entire surface of the tablet, with some decorative elements such as circular shapes or symbols visible. The overall appearance suggests this is an artifact from an ancient civilization, likely of historical or cultural significance.

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

This appears to be an ancient stone or metal tablet with inscriptions on it. At the top, there are what look like circular designs or medallions in relief. Below these, there is text that appears to be in Greek or a similar ancient script. The surface of the tablet has a weathered, patinated appearance with a dark background and lighter raised areas where the text and designs are. The material shows signs of age with what appears to be oxidation or corrosion in reddish-brown tones. The inscription seems to be formally laid out, suggesting this was likely an official or commemorative piece.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

This image presents a close-up view of an ancient artifact, likely a stone or metal plaque, featuring inscriptions and symbols. The plaque is rectangular with rounded corners and has a dark brown color with a rough texture, suggesting it may be made of stone or metal.

The plaque features two circular symbols at the top, each containing a stylized letter or character. Below these symbols, there are several lines of text written in an ancient language, possibly Greek or Latin. The text appears to be a combination of letters and symbols, with some characters resembling hieroglyphics.

The background of the image is black, which helps to highlight the details of the plaque. Overall, the image suggests that the plaque is an ancient relic that may hold historical or cultural significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a square, stone plaque with a weathered appearance, featuring three circular symbols at the top and a block of text below. The plaque is set against a black background.

  • The plaque is square in shape.
  • It has a weathered appearance.
  • Three circular symbols are at the top.
  • A block of text is below the symbols.
  • The plaque is set against a black background.

The image presents a detailed view of the stone plaque, showcasing its weathered texture and the intricate design elements, including the circular symbols and the block of text.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a small, rectangular piece of metal, possibly bronze, with intricate engravings. The surface of the metal is aged, showing signs of wear and a greenish patina, which is typical of ancient artifacts. The engravings consist of three circular depictions of faces, each with a halo, suggesting religious or symbolic significance. The text below the faces is written in a script that appears to be Cyrillic, indicating a Slavic origin. The text is partially legible, with words that seem to be names or titles. The overall design and script suggest that this is a religious or commemorative piece, possibly a seal or a medallion. The image is presented against a dark background, enhancing the contrast and details of the engravings.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

A square-shaped tile, which seems to be an antique, has a carving of three people with halos on their heads. The carving is done with a yellowish-white color. The carving is done on a brown-colored tile. The carving seems to be a foreign language. The tile is placed on a black surface. The carving is done in a circular shape. The tile is old, and the carving is worn out.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image depicts a square, presumably ancient, bronze or copper artifact. It is worn and corroded, suggesting age. The surface shows areas of green patina, typical of aged copper alloys. The central feature of the object appears to be inscriptions.

Details:

  • Top Row: The top of the square has three embossed figures, each within a circular frame or halo. The left and center figures appear to depict a head with a "T" shaped cross. The right figure shows a more detailed depiction of a head with a halo.

  • Middle and Bottom Sections: The middle and bottom portions are filled with closely-spaced lines of Greek lettering, likely an inscription. The letters are shallowly carved and show the effects of time and wear, with some sections being partially eroded or illegible.

General Impression:

The image gives the impression of an archaeological artifact with religious or commemorative significance. The figures and inscriptions suggest it may be a devotional item. The condition of the artifact indicates a possible age of several centuries or more.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The image shows a square, dark-colored object, possibly made of metal or stone, with raised designs and inscriptions. The object has a weathered and textured appearance, giving it an ancient or historical feel.

At the top of the object, there are three figures, each with a round halo around their head. The figures are somewhat stylized and appear to be religious or iconic representations.

Below the figures, there are several lines of text inscribed into the object. The text is in a language that is not immediately recognizable, possibly Greek or another ancient script.

The object has a dark, almost black background, which contrasts with the lighter raised designs and inscriptions. The overall impression is that of an artifact with significant historical or religious value.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts an ancient artifact, likely a seal or amulet, made of metal. It features three busts at the top, each with a halo, which is a common representation of saints or holy figures in Christian iconography. Below the busts, there is an inscription in Greek. The text reads:

"ΠΡΕΣΒΙΤΟΥ ΠΑΝΕΥΤ
ΦΙΝΟΥΚΑΙΕΥΤ
ΚΟΣΤΑΤΟΥΚΕΤΡΑΤ
ΜΑΤΟΥΙΟΥΛΙΑΝΕ
ΦΑΝΕΝΔΟΚ"

The inscription is likely a prayer or dedication, possibly invoking the names of saints or holy figures for protection or blessing. The artifact appears to be quite old, with signs of wear and patina, indicating it has historical significance. This type of object would typically be used in religious or ceremonial contexts.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

The image depicts an ancient artifact, likely a copper or bronze stamp or seal, featuring some form of inscription and symbols. The artifact appears to be square in shape and has a weathered surface with visible patina, indicating that it is quite old.

At the top of the artifact, there are three circular symbols, each enclosed in a thin circle. These symbols are stylized and may represent a form of iconography or sign.

Below the symbols, there is an inscription written in a classical form of Greek script. The text is somewhat weathered and difficult to decipher fully, but it appears to be a sentence or a short phrase in Greek. The script is carved into the surface, and the letters are raised above the background, making them stand out against the worn surface of the artifact.

The artifact's material, the style of the script, and the presence of the symbols suggest it could be a seal, an emblem, or a form of decorative or personal item from a historical period where such objects were used. The patina and the condition of the artifact suggest it has been exposed to the elements or handled for a long time, which is typical for items of this age and origin.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

This image appears to be an ancient artifact or plaque, likely made of metal (possibly bronze or a similar material). The surface shows signs of age and weathering, with a greenish patina and some areas of discoloration.

At the top of the plaque, there are three circular figures, each with a cross within a halo, suggesting a religious context, possibly Christian. Below these figures, there is an inscription in a script that appears to be Greek. The text is arranged in several lines and is somewhat weathered, but it is still legible. The style of the lettering and the overall design suggest that this artifact could be from the Byzantine period or a similar era. The content of the inscription likely relates to the religious figures depicted above it, possibly commemorating a saint or an important religious event.

Text analysis

Amazon

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