Human Generated Data

Title

Canton Ware Dish

Date

c. mid-19th century

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Walter and Ella Siple, 1979.454

Human Generated Data

Title

Canton Ware Dish

Date

c. mid-19th century

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Walter and Ella Siple, 1979.454

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Porcelain 100
Pottery 100
Art 100
Food 90.5
Meal 90.5
Dish 89.6
Architecture 83.5
Tower 83.5
Building 83.5
Saucer 67.8
Bowl 58.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

no person 93.3
desktop 92.2
illustration 90.8
round 90.6
container 90
one 89.9
symbol 89.7
old 89.4
pottery 88.2
isolate 87.1
art 85.6
vintage 85.4
ancient 84.7
antique 84.1
round out 83.7
image 82.3
bank 80.4
money 79.7
design 79
closeup 77.3

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

ceramic ware 33.6
earthenware 28.3
money 28.1
currency 27.9
coin 27.7
icon 26.9
delft 25.1
circle 25.1
metal 24.2
puck 23.3
utensil 23
cash 22.9
finance 22.8
round 22.5
coins 21.3
bank 21
button 20.3
banking 20.2
disk 20.2
china 19
symbol 18.9
silver 17.7
business 17
object 16.9
financial 16.1
close 15.4
porcelain 15.3
sign 15.1
shiny 15
one 14.2
glass 13.2
black 12
treasury 11.6
dollar 11.2
globe 10.2
collection 9.9
wealth 9.9
retro 9.8
seller 9.6
pay 9.6
exchange 9.6
depository 9.1
stamp 8.9
office 8.8
design 8.6
stock 8.4
savings 8.4
old 8.4
dark 8.4
economy 8.4
metallic 8.3
vintage 8.3
closeup 8.1
facility 8
light 8
computer 8
world 8
map 7.9
collect 7.9
monetary 7.8
space 7.8
press 7.8
fortune 7.8
wax 7.7
payment 7.7
change 7.7
grunge 7.7
sphere 7.4
investment 7.3
tray 7.3
antique 7.2
market 7.1
container 7
modern 7

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Dishware 84.7
Plate 80.2
Tableware 73.4
Porcelain 69.8
earthenware 68.3
Blue and white porcelain 67.9
Ceramic 67.5
Circle 64.6
Metal 60.7
Dinnerware set 54.5
Illustration 54.5
Platter 50.3
Antique 50.3
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

circle 56.7
ceramic ware 46.6
porcelain 13.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 38-59
Gender Male, 78.1%
Surprised 1.1%
Angry 1.5%
Confused 0.6%
Sad 2.3%
Happy 88.5%
Calm 5.6%
Disgusted 0.4%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Clock Tower
Wristwatch

Clarifai

Platter
Tree

AWS Rekognition

Clock Tower 83.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a close up of a sign 59.9%
a close up of a plate 41.6%
close up of a sign 41.5%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a blue and white plate with a picture of a man in a car

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

a blue and white plate with a scene of a boat on the water

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image shows a porcelain plate with a blue and white design, likely inspired by classic Chinese or Asian ceramics. The central illustration features a scenic landscape depicted in intricate detail. It includes structures resembling pagodas and bridges, possibly surrounded by trees and small houses, evoking a traditional countryside or village. The outer edge is adorned with a decorative border that adds to the overall aesthetic of the piece. The color palette is primarily white with cobalt-blue detailing.

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

The image shows a blue and white porcelain plate featuring an intricate design. The design depicts a traditional Chinese landscape scene, commonly found in blue and white porcelain art. This includes elements such as a bridge, a pagoda, trees, and possibly a river or body of water. The scene is framed by a border of decorative patterns that follow the plate's circular shape. The use of blue color on a white background is typical of Chinese porcelain from the Ming dynasty period, known for its detailed and elegant artistic expressions.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a decorative ceramic plate or bowl with a blue and white landscape design. The central part of the plate depicts a scenic landscape with various buildings, structures, and natural elements like mountains and water. The design appears to have an antique or vintage style, with a border around the edge of the plate that features a repeating pattern. The overall impression is of a traditional or historical ceramic artwork.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows an antique blue and white porcelain plate or shallow bowl. The design on the plate depicts an intricate landscape scene with buildings, trees, and boats on water, all rendered in a traditional Chinese style. The plate has a decorative border around the rim. The blue color appears faded and worn, suggesting this is an old piece of ceramic dishware.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This is a blue and white porcelain plate, likely Chinese in origin, featuring a landscape scene painted in cobalt blue on a white background. The plate has a decorative border with a rope-like pattern around the rim. The central scene depicts what appears to be a traditional Chinese landscape with buildings, boats, and natural elements like trees and mountains. The composition shows various levels or tiers of imagery, which is typical of Chinese landscape painting style. The plate appears to be antique, with the characteristic blue and white glazing technique that became famous during the Ming Dynasty. The scene is painted in a somewhat stylized, traditional manner with simplified forms representing architecture, vessels, and landscape elements arranged in a narrative composition.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image presents a close-up view of a blue and white ceramic plate, showcasing a detailed design on its surface.

  • The plate is circular in shape, with a flat bottom and a slightly raised edge.
    • The plate's color scheme is predominantly white, with blue accents used for the design.
    • The blue design features various elements, including buildings, trees, and animals.
    • The design is intricate and detailed, with multiple layers and textures visible.
    • The plate appears to be made of ceramic material, with a smooth and glossy finish.
    • The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the plate's design and features.
    • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may be a product photo or a display piece, showcasing the plate's unique design and craftsmanship.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a white ceramic plate with a blue design, featuring a circular pattern in the center. The plate's design is characterized by a series of concentric circles, with the outermost circle being the widest and the innermost circle being the narrowest. The circles are adorned with various patterns, including lines, shapes, and symbols.

In the center of the plate, there is a large, circular design that appears to be a stylized representation of a landscape or cityscape. The design features several buildings, trees, and other structures, all rendered in a simplified and abstracted style. The buildings are depicted in a range of sizes and shapes, with some appearing to be tall and slender, while others are shorter and more squat. The trees are represented by simple, curved lines, and the other structures are depicted as geometric shapes.

The plate's design is rendered in a bold, graphic style, with clean lines and crisp edges. The use of blue and white creates a striking contrast that adds visual interest to the design. Overall, the plate's design is both decorative and functional, making it a beautiful addition to any table setting.

The plate is set against a plain white background, which helps to highlight its design and features. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, making the plate a lovely piece for any occasion.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows a blue and white porcelain saucer. The saucer has a white body with blue and white designs. The saucer has a circular design in the middle with buildings, trees, and people. The saucer has a blue rim with a scalloped edge. The saucer is placed on a white surface, which is probably a table. The saucer is clean and has no stains or scratches.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a round ceramic plate with a blue and white design. The plate has a wide rim with a decorative pattern. The main design on the plate depicts a landscape scene, possibly a river or a lake with a bridge. The scene includes a pagoda, a boat, and trees. The plate appears to be made of porcelain, a type of ceramic material known for its durability and smooth surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here is a description of the image:

The image features an antique-looking, circular plate with a blue and white design. The outer rim of the plate is a solid, dark blue with a slightly irregular edge, suggesting it is hand-painted. Inside this is a band of repeating scallop-like designs in a lighter blue, separating the rim from the plate's central design.

The central portion of the plate is where the primary illustration resides. It is also rendered in blue against a white background and appears to depict a traditional East Asian landscape or townscape. There are pagodas and structures with curved roofs, indicative of traditional Asian architecture. In the foreground, there's a bridge with arched supports, suggesting a waterway or canal is part of the scene. The style is detailed and stylized, hinting at an older artistic tradition. The overall aesthetic suggests a piece of historical or cultural significance, possibly ceramic art from Asia, likely Chinese or Japanese.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a circular porcelain plate, likely of Asian origin, with a predominantly blue and white color scheme. The plate has a dark blue outer rim, and the central area is decorated with a landscape scene rendered in blue. This scene depicts structures like pagodas, bridges, and possibly boats, along with some elements of nature like clouds and trees. Around the central motif is a light blue or white ring with a scalloped design. The background is plain and white, which helps the plate stand out. The overall aesthetic suggests a traditional style, possibly from China or a region influenced by Chinese art.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a decorative ceramic plate with a blue and white design. The plate features a traditional Chinese landscape scene in the center, which includes buildings, trees, and a bridge over a river. The design is intricate and detailed, showcasing a serene and picturesque landscape. The border of the plate has a wavy pattern, and the rim is painted in a dark blue color. The overall style of the plate suggests it is inspired by traditional Chinese porcelain, often referred to as "blue and white" porcelain. The plate appears to be in good condition, with a smooth glaze and no visible cracks or chips.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image shows a blue and white porcelain plate with a decorative design. The plate has a scalloped border and features a central scene that appears to depict a traditional Chinese landscape or scene. The design includes stylized buildings, possibly pagodas, and a figure in the foreground that seems to be fishing or engaging in a similar activity. The buildings and landscape are rendered in a simplified, artistic manner, typical of traditional Chinese porcelain artwork. The plate is set against a plain white background, which accentuates its blue and white color scheme and intricate design.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This image shows a round, traditional-style plate featuring a blue and white porcelain design. The plate has a wide, flat rim and a central motif in a circular panel. The design includes intricate traditional imagery, likely inspired by East Asian art styles, such as Chinese or Japanese, characterized by a blue monochrome palette.

The scene depicted in the center illustrates a gestural and dynamic composition, with what appears to be a figure in motion, possibly playing an instrument or performing an act, surrounded by other figures and structures resembling pagodas or temples. The background includes abstract shapes, wavy lines for water or clouds, and other decorative elements that enhance the overall traditional aesthetic of the piece. The outer rim of the plate features a repeating pattern of lines and shapes, adding to its ornamental quality. The plate appears to be aged, with some minor imperfections and signs of wear, indicating it might be an antique or vintage item.