Human Generated Data

Title

Illustrated Sutra

Date

c. 1700

People

-

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.429.10

Human Generated Data

Title

Illustrated Sutra

Date

c. 1700

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.429.10

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Text 99.9
Handwriting 91.6
Calligraphy 91.3
Letter 56.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

paper 99.8
text 99.7
document 98.8
page 98.8
desktop 98.6
manuscript 97.6
texture 97.5
retro 97.4
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snap 95.5
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parchment 95.2
letter 95.2
illustration 94.5
ancient 94.4
art 93.4
abstract 93.1
wallpaper 92.8

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

brass 100
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antique 32.1
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cloud 30.2
texture 29.3
grunge 29
design 26
definition 25.6
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wall 24.9
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brochure 22.5
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decor 21.3
paper 21.2
letter 21.2
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carpet 20.5
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artwork 19.3
text 19.3
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collection 19
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fabric 17.9
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book 16.8
page 16.8
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wallpaper 14.6
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parchment 13.5
aging 13.5
decay 12.6
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surface 12.4
canvas 12.4
keywords 11.9
dirt 11.5
brown 11.1
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history 10.8
backgrounds 10.6
concrete 10.6
print 10.4
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document 7.4
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Google
created on 2019-05-31

Text 98
Font 92.7
Calligraphy 61.9
Paper 59.2
Writing 58
Document 56.6

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

handwriting 98.8
text 88.1
typography 79.6
calligraphy 73.3
script 63.3
letter 60.2
plaque 53.4

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-05

a photograph of a large, old - fashioned writing on a wall -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an ancient Sanskrit manuscript page. The text is written in Devanagari script, commonly used for classical Sanskrit texts and used widely in India. The handwriting features uniform calligraphy with black ink on an aged, beige paper surface. The script lines are neatly aligned, separated by faint horizontal rules, creating a structured appearance. The manuscript shows signs of age, with some discoloration, smudges, and wear on the edges. The content appears to reference religious or philosophical themes, characteristic of traditional Sanskrit literature, which often include hymns, prayers, or verses from sacred texts.

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

The image shows a manuscript page with Sanskrit text written in Devanagari script. The script is rendered in black ink on an aged piece of paper that has a beige or light brown hue. The lines of text are neatly aligned and take up the entire width of the page. The text is framed by thin vertical lines on the left and right margins. Some fading and dark spots are visible on the paper, indicating its antiquity. At the bottom of the page, a small label with the number "1984.429.10" is present, likely an archival or catalog reference. The document appears to be an ancient or classical Indian text, possibly a religious, philosophical, or literary work.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be an ancient manuscript or document written in a script that resembles Sanskrit or another Indic language. The text is written in a flowing, calligraphic style across multiple lines. The paper or parchment has an aged, weathered appearance, suggesting this is an old, historical document. Without being able to identify any individuals, the image conveys a sense of cultural and historical significance through its ornate script and aged appearance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This image appears to be a historical manuscript or text written in what looks like Sanskrit or another ancient Indian script. The text is written in horizontal lines between two vertical margin lines on what appears to be aged or yellowed paper/parchment. The writing is dense and continuous, with characters flowing together in a traditional style. The document has a slightly weathered, antiqued appearance, suggesting it's quite old. There appears to be some kind of reference number or cataloging mark (1994.428.10) visible at the bottom left of the image. The text is written in black ink and appears to be well-preserved despite its apparent age.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image appears to be a page from an ancient manuscript, likely written in Sanskrit. The text is written in a traditional Indian script, possibly Devanagari or a variant thereof, and is arranged in a horizontal format with multiple lines of text.

The text itself is written in black ink on a yellowed parchment or paper background, which suggests that the manuscript is quite old. The language and script used are consistent with ancient Indian texts, and the content appears to be religious or philosophical in nature.

The image also includes a small watermark or annotation in the bottom-left corner, which reads "1984.429.10". This may indicate that the image is a scan or photograph of a physical manuscript that is part of a collection or archive, and the number may be a catalog or accession number.

Overall, the image suggests that the manuscript is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the cultural and intellectual traditions of ancient India.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image presents a page from an ancient manuscript, characterized by its yellowed and worn appearance, indicative of age. The text is written in an unknown language, possibly Sanskrit or another ancient Indian script, with a distinctive style that features curved lines and intricate details. The text is divided into sections, each separated by a thin line, and is accompanied by a series of symbols and markings along the bottom edge of the page.

The page is bordered by two thin lines, one on either side, which adds to its sense of antiquity. A small watermark in the bottom-left corner reads "1984.429.10," suggesting that the manuscript is part of a collection or archive. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, offering insight into the language, culture, and historical context of the time period in which it was created.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a single-page spread from an ancient manuscript or book. The page is predominantly beige with a weathered texture, suggesting its age. The text is written in a flowing, cursive script in black ink, which appears to be a traditional script, possibly Devanagari or a related script. The script is densely packed, with multiple lines of text running vertically across the page. The content of the text seems to be religious or philosophical in nature, given the style and density of the writing. There are no illustrations or decorations on the page, which is typical of many ancient texts that focus on textual content. The bottom left corner of the page has a watermark or stamp with the text "1984.429.10," indicating the catalog number or identification of the manuscript.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image shows a page from a book or manuscript. The page is covered with text, which appears to be written in a foreign language. The text is written in black ink on a yellowish-brown background, and it is arranged in several lines. The text seems to be written in a script that is not familiar to the viewer. The page is slightly worn and has some stains, indicating that it is an old document.

Google Gemini

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

The image appears to be a fragment of an ancient manuscript, likely from India or a region with strong historical ties to Indian culture. The writing is in a script that resembles Devanagari, the script used for languages like Sanskrit and Hindi.

Here's a breakdown of the elements and observations:

  • Material and Appearance: The manuscript fragment appears to be written on a yellowish, parchment-like material. It has an aged look, with visible wear, creases, and possible discoloration.
  • Script: The text is written in a classical Indian script. It features the horizontal top line, typical of Devanagari and related scripts.
  • Layout: The text is arranged in neatly stacked lines. There are clear top and bottom borders.
  • Condition: The fragment shows signs of age and handling, which adds to its historical character.

In summary, the image is of an ancient manuscript fragment with text written in a classical Indian script, likely from India. The manuscript appears to be old, with signs of wear and use.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a rectangular piece of what appears to be aged, parchment-like material. It has a light tan background with visible textures, suggesting age and wear.

  • Text: Across the entire surface of the image runs rows of what appears to be ancient script. The script is written in a dark, possibly black, ink. The letters are closely spaced.
  • Layout: The script is organized into horizontal lines, filling almost the entire area. There's a slight left-to-right, top-to-bottom flow. There are some faint vertical lines on the edges.

Overall, the image gives the impression of a historical document, possibly a manuscript or text written a long time ago. The script's style and the material suggest an antique origin.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a manuscript written in Sanskrit, an ancient Indic language. The text is written in a traditional script, likely Devanagari, which is commonly used for Sanskrit texts. The manuscript appears to be handwritten on aged, yellowed paper, indicating it may be quite old. The script is neat and uniform, suggesting it was written by a skilled scribe.

The content of the manuscript is not immediately clear without translation, but it is likely a religious, philosophical, or literary text, given the use of Sanskrit. The text is organized in lines, and there are some decorative elements or markings, such as a small circular symbol, which might indicate the end of a section or chapter.

The manuscript has a reference number "1984.429:10" written in the bottom left corner, which suggests it is part of a cataloged collection, possibly in a library or museum. The overall condition of the manuscript appears to be good, with no significant damage or wear visible in the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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