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Human Generated Data

Title

One of Four Joining Fragments From a Hellenistic Megarian Cup

Date

c. late 2nd c. BCE - early 1st c. BCE

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University; deposited by Professor J. M. Paton, 1977.216.2123.51.C

Human Generated Data

Title

One of Four Joining Fragments From a Hellenistic Megarian Cup

Date

c. late 2nd c. BCE - early 1st c. BCE

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University; deposited by Professor J. M. Paton, 1977.216.2123.51.C

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-22

Bronze 81
Fossil 79.4
Animal 76.6
Sea Life 76.6
Reptile 76.6
Clothing 76.4
Apparel 76.4
Hat 62.6
Cap 61.4
Armor 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 99.1
reptile 95.8
one 94.2
nature 93.8
art 91.6
pattern 90.7
invertebrate 89.5
decoration 89.5
wildlife 89.5
animal 89.2
biology 89.1
fish 86.5
disjunct 85.7
turtle 85.7
old 82.7
science 82.6
still life 81.8
ancient 81.8
color 80.1
armor 79.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

pillow 99.3
cushion 77.2
padding 55.3
damask 18.5
gift 18.1
bag 17.1
paper 16.5
decoration 15.9
object 15.4
box 15.2
celebration 15.1
container 15.1
design 14.6
purse 14.2
color 13.9
present 13.6
surprise 13.2
pattern 13
shopping 12.8
holiday 12.2
birthday 12
close 12
gold 11.5
decor 11.5
furniture 11.3
fashion 11.3
lace 11.2
ribbon 11.1
brown 11
nobody 10.9
bow 10.4
texture 10.4
food 10.3
money 10.2
closeup 10.1
fabric 10
currency 9.9
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package 9.6
luxury 9.4
life 9.4
colorful 9.3
dark 9.2
style 8.9
seat 8.7
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blank 8.6
snack 8.5
textile 8.5
card 8.5
single 8.2
home 8
pillows 7.9
wallet 7.6
elegance 7.6
decorative 7.5
chocolate 7.5
fat 7.5
symbol 7.4
note 7.3
product 7.2
dessert 7.1
footstool 7
modern 7

Google
created on 2022-01-22

Umbrella 76.3
Fashion accessory 67.4
Pattern 67.2
Metal 64.5
Rock 55
Triangle 52.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Turtle
Rug

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Turtle 76.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

paintings art 99.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-22

a piece of pizza 51.6%
a slice of pizza 41.4%
a piece of food 41.3%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a close up of the pattern.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of pottery with a pattern on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic object, likely pottery or tile. The piece has an arched shape and features a textured, decorative pattern of repeating floral or leaf motifs that are embossed into its surface. The glaze appears dark, with hints of iridescence and wear, indicating age or use over time. Small spots of damage and missing glaze reveal the underlying material, which has a reddish-brown coloration typical of terracotta or clay-based ceramics.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a fragment of ancient pottery or ceramic. The piece has a curved triangular shape with a textured surface featuring a repeating pattern of raised triangular motifs, each with a line down the center resembling a tree or fern leaf. The pottery shard has a dark glaze with some iridescent and lighter areas where the glaze has chipped away, revealing the lighter material underneath. The overall appearance suggests that it might be a piece of decorative or utilitarian ware from an archaeological context.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be an ancient ceramic or pottery piece. The surface of the fragment is decorated with a pattern of intricate, abstract designs in dark colors, likely created through some kind of carving or incising technique. The designs have a geometric, angular quality, with repeating shapes and lines that suggest a stylized, possibly symbolic or decorative motif. The overall appearance of the fragment suggests it may have been part of a larger ceramic object or vessel from an ancient culture or civilization.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This appears to be a fragment of ancient pottery or ceramic with a distinctive pattern pressed or carved into its surface. The piece is dark in color, possibly blackened from age or firing, and shows a repeating geometric pattern that looks like a series of parallel lines or ridges. The surface has a weathered appearance with some lighter colored areas where the original clay material is visible through the darker surface. This type of pattern was often created using tools or stamps to decorate pottery in ancient times. The fragment appears to be curved, suggesting it was likely part of a larger vessel or container.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient ceramic piece, likely originating from the Middle East or Mediterranean region. The ceramic piece is positioned at an angle, with its left side closer to the viewer and its right side further away.

Ceramic Piece Description:

  • Shape: The ceramic piece is roughly triangular in shape, with its left side being the longest edge and its right side being the shortest.
  • Color: The ceramic piece features a dark brown or black glaze, which covers most of its surface. The glaze exhibits a rough texture, with visible cracks and imperfections.
  • Design: The ceramic piece is adorned with a repeating pattern of lines and shapes, reminiscent of ancient Middle Eastern or Mediterranean designs. The pattern consists of a series of interconnected triangles, with each triangle featuring a pointed base and a rounded top. The triangles are arranged in a staggered formation, with each row offset from the one below it.
  • Condition: The ceramic piece appears to be in a state of disrepair, with visible cracks and chips throughout its surface. The glaze is also worn off in some areas, revealing the underlying clay material.

Background:

  • Color: The background of the image is a light gray color, which provides a neutral contrast to the dark brown or black glaze of the ceramic piece.
  • Texture: The background appears to be a smooth, flat surface, with no visible texture or pattern.

Overall Impression:

  • The image presents a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique opportunity to study an ancient ceramic piece up close. The intricate design and worn condition of the piece suggest that it has been well-used and has accumulated a rich history over time.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image features a broken piece of pottery, likely an ancient artifact, with a dark brown and black glaze. The glaze is cracked and worn, revealing the underlying clay material. The pottery's surface is adorned with a pattern of leaves or ferns, which are arranged in a repeating design. The leaves are depicted in various stages of growth, with some appearing more mature than others.

The pottery is positioned at an angle, with the top-left corner pointing towards the upper-left corner of the image. The background is a plain white surface, which provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the pottery. Overall, the image presents a detailed and intriguing view of this ancient artifact, inviting the viewer to explore its history and significance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows a fragment of ancient pottery, possibly a piece of a vessel or plate. The fragment has a dark green and brown mottled surface with a leaf-like pattern. The pattern appears to have been etched or carved into the surface of the pottery. The edges of the fragment are irregular, indicating that it has been broken or damaged over time. The fragment appears to be made of a type of clay or ceramic material, and the surface has a slightly glossy appearance, suggesting that it may have been polished or treated in some way.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a piece of pottery that appears to be a fragment of a larger object. The pottery has a unique pattern of geometric shapes, possibly triangles or squares, in a dark color, possibly black or brown, with a lighter color, possibly white or beige, in between. The edges of the pottery are uneven, suggesting that it has been broken or chipped. The pottery appears to be made of clay or ceramic material.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of pottery, likely an earthenware tile or shard. It's roughly a fan-like shape with one curved edge suggesting it may have been part of a larger circular or rounded object.

The fragment is decorated with a repeating pattern. The pattern consists of diamond-shaped motifs filled with what appears to be a stylized feather or chevron design. The diamond shapes are arranged in rows.

The color palette is dominated by dark hues, predominantly dark brown or black for the background of the diamonds. The chevron or feather patterns within each diamond are lighter, possibly a pale beige or off-white, which adds contrast.

The overall impression is of an artifact, possibly an ancient or historic ceramic piece. The distressed appearance, with rough edges and some chips, suggests its age and prior use.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of an ancient pottery item, likely a piece of a larger vessel or tile. It is an irregular, roughly triangular shape. The fragment features a dark, almost black, glazed surface with a distinct pattern. The pattern consists of a repeating, leaf-like or feather-like design that is deeply incised into the surface. These incised lines are filled with a lighter, perhaps sandy color, contrasting with the dark background. The glaze has a subtle sheen, and there are small areas where the base material (a reddish-brown clay) is visible, suggesting damage or wear. The overall impression is of an artifact with a history and unique decorative style.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of what appears to be an ancient piece of pottery or ceramic. The fragment is roughly triangular in shape with a curved top edge. The surface of the fragment is dark, possibly due to a glaze or patina, and it features a decorative pattern. The pattern consists of repeated geometric or floral motifs, which are intricately designed and embossed or stamped into the material. The edges of the fragment show signs of wear and chipping, indicating its age and possible archaeological origin. The overall appearance suggests it could be a piece from a larger artifact, such as a vessel or tile, that has historical or cultural significance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image depicts a fragment of what appears to be an ancient pottery or ceramic piece. The fragment is irregular in shape and has a dark, glossy glaze covering most of its surface. The glaze has patches of wear, revealing the underlying clay beneath, which appears a lighter brownish color. The glaze has a slightly speckled or mottled appearance, suggesting it was applied in a thick, possibly hand-painted manner. The most notable feature is the embossed design on the surface of the glaze, which consists of a repeating pattern of leaves or fern-like shapes. These patterns are deeply impressed into the glaze, creating a textured surface. The overall condition of the fragment indicates it may have been part of a larger item, possibly a bowl, dish, or decorative piece, and has likely been through a firing process that resulted in the glossy finish. The fragment is set against a plain background, allowing the details of the object to be clearly visible.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

This image shows an ancient ceramic tile fragment with a decorative pattern. The fragment is irregularly shaped and appears to be part of a larger piece. The surface is covered with a dark glaze, likely black or dark blue, which has chipped and worn away in several areas, revealing the lighter, possibly orange or terracotta-colored clay underneath. The pattern on the tile consists of embossed or impressed designs that resemble leaves or floral motifs. The edges of the fragment are uneven, suggesting that it has been broken off from the original tile. The overall condition of the fragment indicates that it is an archaeological artifact, possibly dating back to an ancient civilization.