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Human Generated Data

Title

Buddhist Manuscript: Pancaraksa with Decorated Wooden Sutra Covers

Date

late 18th century

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.430

Human Generated Data

Title

Buddhist Manuscript: Pancaraksa with Decorated Wooden Sutra Covers

Date

late 18th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.430

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Plaque 99.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

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Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

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Google
created on 2019-05-31

Text 92.2
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Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face
Poster

Clarifai

Clothing 78.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

streetview architecture 94.3%
paintings art 5.5%

Captions

Clarifai

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

the original cover of the book.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a group of five different types of writing on a black background

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a collection of traditional palm-leaf manuscript pages, a common medium for recording texts in regions like South Asia. The set features painted illustrations at the top and bottom panels, showcasing three vibrant and intricately detailed deities in circular halos, seated on lotus bases amidst a green background adorned with floral motifs. These deities hold symbolic objects like flowers.

The central portion contains slender black panels densely inscribed with finely written golden or light-colored text in a script style typical of historical and sacred manuscripts. Each page is aligned vertically, suggesting a continuous narrative or religious work. The artistry reflects cultural and spiritual significance, emphasizing devotion and preservation of sacred texts.

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

The image displays a set of palm leaf manuscripts, typically used in ancient and medieval South Asia. The set includes several narrow rectangular leaves with text on them, written in a traditional script. The script is likely Sanskrit, as indicated by the style and the format of the inscriptions.

At the top and bottom of the image, there are illustrated leaf panels featuring three figures each. These figures are depicted in a classical style common in Hindu and Buddhist art, sitting with crossed legs and surrounded by decorative elements. Each figure is positioned within a circular halo, indicating their divine or sacred status.

The depictions likely represent deities or important religious figures, given their seated posture and iconography. The figures are adorned with jewelry and carry attributes or symbols that are typically associated with gods or bodhisattvas.

Overall, the image showcases a combination of textual and artistic elements typical of historical religious manuscripts, illustrating both the written knowledge and cultural artistry of the time.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image appears to be a collection of Buddhist or Tibetan religious artwork. It contains several panels with colorful illustrations of Buddhist deities or figures, surrounded by ornate decorative elements. The lower portion of the image contains text written in what looks like Tibetan or another Asian script. Without being able to identify any specific individuals, the overall impression is of a visually striking and culturally significant religious artwork or artifact.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This appears to be a Tibetan Buddhist manuscript or prayer book. It consists of multiple rectangular wooden panels or pages. The top and bottom panels feature colorful illustrations of Buddhist deities or bodhisattvas, painted in a traditional Tibetan style with figures seated in circular red medallions against a green background. Each figure appears to be holding lotus flowers and is depicted in traditional Buddhist iconographic poses and dress.

The middle sections contain Tibetan text written in gold or light-colored script on dark backgrounds, likely containing Buddhist sutras, prayers, or religious teachings. The text appears to be carefully inscribed in neat rows across each panel.

This type of manuscript is known as a peccha (or pecha), which is a traditional format for Tibetan Buddhist texts, where loose pages are stacked between wooden covers and often wrapped in cloth when stored. The decorative panels with deities at the top and bottom would serve as the outer covers of the manuscript.

The overall condition suggests this is a historical artifact, with some wear visible on the edges and surfaces, though the paintings and text appear to be well-preserved.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image presents a collection of six rectangular, weathered, and worn-out pieces of paper or parchment, arranged vertically and featuring a mix of text and illustrations.

  • The top piece is the longest, measuring approximately 2.5 times the height of the other pieces.
    • It displays two circular illustrations at the top, each containing a figure with green skin and a red halo, accompanied by white flowers.
    • The figure on the left wears a white shirt and yellow pants, while the figure on the right wears a yellow shirt and blue pants.
    • The background of this piece features a green color with a red circle behind the figures.
  • The remaining five pieces are identical in size and shape, with each featuring a single line of text in gold ink.
    • The text is written in an unknown language and is difficult to decipher.
    • The background of these pieces is gray, with some areas appearing lighter or darker due to wear and tear.
  • At the bottom of the image, there are three additional pieces that appear to be connected to the main collection.
    • These pieces feature illustrations of three figures with green skin and red halos, surrounded by white flowers.
    • The figures are dressed in various colors, including yellow, blue, and red.
    • The background of these pieces is green, with a red circle behind the figures.

In summary, the image showcases a collection of weathered and worn-out pieces of paper or parchment, featuring a mix of text and illustrations. The top piece stands out with its longer length and unique illustrations, while the remaining pieces are identical in size and shape, with each featuring a single line of text in gold ink. The bottom pieces appear to be connected to the main collection and feature illustrations of three figures with green skin and red halos.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a collection of seven rectangular, weathered wooden panels, each featuring a unique design. The top panel showcases three circular images of individuals adorned in traditional attire, while the remaining six panels display rows of text in an unknown language. Notably, the bottom panel features two circular images of individuals, mirroring the design of the top panel.

The panels are arranged vertically, with the top and bottom panels being slightly wider than the middle five. The background of the image is a solid black, which serves to accentuate the details of the panels. Overall, the image presents a visually striking and intriguing display of cultural artifacts.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image shows a collection of six wooden panels, likely used for religious or ceremonial purposes. Each panel has a rectangular shape with a dark blue or black background. The panels are arranged in a row, with the topmost panel featuring a colorful design with three figures in the center, possibly representing deities or spiritual beings. The other five panels have intricate black text written in a script that is not easily recognizable. The text appears to be religious or spiritual in nature, possibly containing prayers, mantras, or other sacred writings. The overall design and style of the panels suggest that they may be of Tibetan or Himalayan origin, possibly used in Buddhist or Hindu religious practices.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a collection of six wooden planks, which appear to be ancient artifacts or religious texts. The planks are arranged in a vertical stack, with the topmost plank positioned at the top and the bottommost plank at the bottom. Each plank has a distinct design and color scheme, with intricate patterns and symbols. The planks are made of wood and have a worn and aged appearance, suggesting that they have been preserved for a long time. The image has a black background, which provides a stark contrast to the wooden planks and highlights their details.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

This image showcases a series of ancient Tibetan manuscript pages, likely from a Buddhist text. Here's a breakdown:

Overall Composition:

  • The image is a vertical shot, likely a studio photograph with a black background.
  • It features rectangular wooden blocks, arranged vertically. These are the pages of the manuscript.
  • At the top and bottom are wider rectangular blocks, each adorned with three painted figures.

Individual Elements:

  • Manuscript Pages:
    • The majority of the image is taken up by the text-filled blocks.
    • The blocks are a dark blue-grey color, indicating age and wear.
    • They are inscribed with rows of densely packed Tibetan script.
    • The script is very small, suggesting the manuscript was intended for careful reading or ritual use.
    • The blocks likely are from a ancient manuscript or printed book.
    • On some blocks, the inscription ends with a number, suggesting pagination.
  • Painted Boards:
    • The top and bottom boards have a green base color.
    • Each board features three circular or oval-shaped painted figures.
    • The figures are deities, likely Buddhas or Bodhisattvas, based on their halos, symbolic hand gestures (mudras), and seated postures.
    • They are painted in bright, stylized colors, adding a visual contrast to the dark manuscript pages.
    • The figures are likely depictions of the same deities, with the top figures slightly different than the bottom.

Overall Impression:

  • The image presents a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Tibetan Buddhism.
  • The juxtaposition of the detailed script and the vibrant deity images creates a visually interesting composition.
  • The age and condition of the blocks suggest that these are valuable historical artifacts.
  • The image would likely have been taken to be preserved and catalogued.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

Here's a description of the image:

The image displays a stack of seven rectangular wooden blocks, likely part of a religious text or manuscript. The blocks are arranged vertically against a black background.

The top and bottom blocks feature colorful illustrations, each displaying three seated figures, potentially deities, each within a red circular frame and set against a green backdrop. The figures have varied skin tones and wear elaborate headdresses and jewelry.

The five blocks in the center have a dark bluish-gray color and are covered with dense rows of text written in an ornate, unfamiliar script. These blocks are visually more subdued compared to the decorative blocks at the top and bottom.

The overall impression is one of age and cultural significance.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a set of traditional manuscript pages, likely from a Buddhist text. The manuscript is composed of several elongated wooden panels, each containing text written in what appears to be Tibetan script. The text is written in gold ink, which stands out against the dark blue background of the panels.

The top and bottom panels are distinct from the others as they feature colorful illustrations of deities. These illustrations are richly detailed, showing figures adorned with halos and seated in meditative or regal poses. The deities are depicted with various attributes and are surrounded by ornate decorations.

The middle panels contain the main body of the text, written in neat, uniform lines. The script is consistent across the panels, suggesting a meticulous and deliberate effort in the creation of the manuscript. The overall appearance of the manuscript indicates it is a sacred or significant religious text, possibly used for ritual or ceremonial purposes.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

The image depicts a set of traditional Tibetan prayer wheels, also known as mani wheels. These are cylindrical objects typically made of wood and covered with paper containing Tibetan Buddhist mantras. The mantras are written in a stylized script that is characteristic of Tibetan writing.

In the image, there are two rows of prayer wheels. The top row shows three prayer wheels with colorful, ornate images of deities on them. These deities are commonly associated with Tibetan Buddhism and are often depicted with multiple arms, holding various objects, and adorned with traditional clothing and jewelry. The colors of these images include red, blue, green, and gold, which are symbolic and have specific meanings in Tibetan culture.

The bottom row contains six prayer wheels with text written in Tibetan script. The text is a series of prayers or mantras, which are believed to carry spiritual power and are recited for various purposes, such as purification, protection, and merit-making.

The overall design and structure of these prayer wheels are meant to symbolize the wheel of life and the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, reflecting the central teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. The mantras and deities on them are integral to the spiritual practice and are often转动 (zhuǎn dòng), or turned, as a form of worship and prayer.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

This image shows a set of traditional Tibetan religious woodblock printing plates. The composition consists of a top and bottom section with religious illustrations, and five central sections with text:

  1. Top Section: This section features three circular illustrations of deities or bodhisattvas seated on lotus thrones. Each figure is depicted in a meditative pose, with specific mudras (hand gestures) and surrounded by floral and decorative elements. The figures appear to represent important figures in Tibetan Buddhism, possibly the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha), or other significant deities.

  2. Central Sections: The five middle sections consist of densely printed Tibetan script in a grid-like arrangement. The text appears to be religious or scriptural in nature, possibly containing prayers, mantras, or teachings from Buddhist literature. The text is written in a traditional Tibetan script style, which is characterized by its distinctive angular and flowing forms.

  3. Bottom Section: Similar to the top section, this part contains three circular illustrations of deities or bodhisattvas, also seated on lotus thrones. The figures are depicted with similar attributes as in the top section, suggesting a thematic continuity.

The overall design and arrangement suggest that these woodblocks were used for printing religious texts and images, possibly for use in prayer books, thangkas, or other religious materials. The use of woodblocks for printing is a traditional method that has been used for centuries in Tibet and other parts of Asia to produce religious texts and images.

Text analysis

Amazon

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