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Buddhist Sutra: Hwaŏm Kyŏng (Chinese, Huayan Jing; Sanskrit, Avatamsaka Sutra), Chapter 77, with Frontispiece

Date

early 15th century

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.548

Human Generated Data

Title

Buddhist Sutra: Hwaŏm Kyŏng (Chinese, Huayan Jing; Sanskrit, Avatamsaka Sutra), Chapter 77, with Frontispiece

Date

early 15th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.548

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-07-26

Text 99
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Plot 64.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-26

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Imagga
created on 2019-07-26

binding 66.3
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Google
created on 2019-07-26

History 64.5
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Microsoft
created on 2019-07-26

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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 38-59
Gender Female, 83.9%
Sad 6.2%
Confused 6.2%
Calm 26%
Angry 41.1%
Happy 9.7%
Surprised 7%
Disgusted 3.7%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Person
Human face
Book
Human head

AWS Rekognition

Rug 96%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-26

streetview architecture 93.1%
paintings art 3.4%
text visuals 3.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-26

a black sign with white text 38.5%
a sign on a tiled floor 38.4%
a black sign with white letters 32%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a book with chinese writing on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

the book is open and has writing on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a page from an illuminated manuscript featuring Buddhist scripture and artwork. On the left side, there is elegant vertical script written in gold ink against a dark, indigo-blue background. The text is composed of Chinese calligraphy, meticulously aligned and aesthetically arranged.

On the right side of the image, there is a detailed illustration rendered in gold outlines depicting a sacred Buddhist scene. The artwork shows a group of seated figures, likely bodhisattvas or Buddhas, each with a serene expression and hands in various mudras (symbolic gestures). Behind them are detailed halos, emphasizing their divine nature, and intricate decorative patterns creating a sense of spiritual radiance. At the center of the illustration is an ornate altar or offering table with a sacred object, such as a vessel, resting atop it.

The combination of text and artwork reflects the high craftsmanship of Buddhist illuminated manuscripts, with the gold and blue colors symbolizing reverence, enlightenment, and the divine.

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

The image shows an intricately designed page from a Buddhist manuscript or sutra. The manuscript appears to be written on dark blue paper using gold ink. The page is divided into two main sections: the left half features vertical text, likely in classical Chinese characters, and the right half contains an illustration.

The illustration on the right depicts a religious or spiritual scene with multiple figures, presumed to be Buddhist deities or Bodhisattvas, drawn in a highly stylized manner typical of classical East Asian art. The figures are seated and surrounded by auras or halos, placed in a symmetrical arrangement, which is often seen in religious iconography to convey a sense of harmony and divinity. The detailed line work and patterns in the illustration are elaborate, emphasizing the sacred nature of the content.

This kind of manuscript would typically be part of a larger work such as a sutra, an important scripture in Buddhist tradition, and the use of gold on dark paper signifies the value and reverence for the text.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image appears to be a Buddhist scripture or text. The left side contains intricate Chinese calligraphy, while the right side depicts a detailed illustration of Buddhist deities or figures. The central figure appears to be a Buddha or Bodhisattva surrounded by other figures, all rendered in an ornate, decorative style typical of traditional East Asian Buddhist art. The overall composition and style suggest this is a religious or spiritual text of significance within the Buddhist tradition.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This appears to be a page from a Buddhist sutra, likely from East Asia. The image is divided into two main sections: on the left is Chinese text written in vertical columns against a dark background, and on the right is a golden illustration depicting Buddhist figures in a traditional iconographic style. The illustration shows several seated figures with halos arranged in two rows, rendered in fine gold line work against the dark background. The figures are shown with elaborate robes and ornate decorative patterns surrounding them, including swirling clouds and decorative motifs. The craftsmanship appears to be very detailed and precise, characteristic of Buddhist religious manuscripts. This type of sutra page with combined text and illustration was common in medieval Buddhist traditions, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a page from an ancient Chinese book, likely a Buddhist text, featuring intricate gold calligraphy and illustrations.

  • The left side of the page is dominated by a large block of gold calligraphy, which appears to be written in a traditional Chinese script. The text is arranged in columns, with each column containing multiple lines of writing. The calligraphy is ornate and detailed, with each character carefully rendered in gold ink.
    • The text is written in a flowing, cursive style, with each character connected to the next in a continuous line.
    • The characters are arranged in a specific pattern, with some lines running horizontally and others vertically.
  • The right side of the page features a large illustration of several Buddhist deities, depicted in a traditional Chinese style. The deities are shown in various poses, with some seated on thrones and others standing or walking.
    • The deities are dressed in elaborate robes and headdresses, with intricate patterns and designs adorning their clothing.
    • The illustration is surrounded by a border of swirling clouds and flames, which adds to the overall sense of drama and grandeur.
  • The background of the page is a dark gray or black color, which provides a striking contrast to the gold calligraphy and illustration.
    • The background is smooth and even, with no visible texture or pattern.
    • The dark color helps to focus attention on the calligraphy and illustration, making them stand out even more.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and intricate example of traditional Chinese art and calligraphy. The use of gold ink and the detailed illustrations create a sense of luxury and importance, while the dark background helps to emphasize the beauty of the calligraphy and illustration.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

This image showcases a traditional Chinese artwork, likely a woodblock print or rubbing, featuring intricate gold designs on a black background. The artwork is divided into two sections: the left side contains Chinese characters, while the right side depicts a group of Buddhist figures.

The left section features a series of vertical columns of Chinese characters, which may represent a passage from a Buddhist text or a dedication. The characters are written in a formal, cursive script and are arranged in a grid-like pattern.

The right section of the artwork depicts a group of Buddhist figures, including bodhisattvas and monks, arranged in a hierarchical composition. The figures are rendered in intricate detail, with flowing robes and ornate headpieces. The background of the artwork features a stylized pattern of waves and clouds, which adds to the overall sense of movement and energy.

The use of gold ink on a black background creates a striking contrast that highlights the intricate details of the artwork. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the artwork was created for a religious or ceremonial purpose.

The style of the artwork suggests that it may have been created during the Ming or Qing dynasty, although the exact date and provenance are unknown. Overall, this image provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic traditions of Chinese Buddhism and the cultural heritage of China.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features an open book with a dark blue background and gold-colored text and illustrations. The book appears to be a religious or spiritual text, possibly Buddhist, given the content of the illustrations and text. The text is written in Chinese characters, and it is accompanied by intricate gold illustrations depicting Buddhist figures, possibly monks or deities, arranged in a symmetrical composition. The illustrations are placed on the right side of the text, and they are framed by a gold border. The book is open to reveal multiple pages, suggesting that it is a large and detailed work.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a photograph of a book with a blue cover and gold writing. The book is open to two pages. The left page is filled with vertical columns of Chinese characters, written in gold ink on a blue background. The right page features a painting of Buddhist figures. The painting depicts several seated figures, possibly Buddhas or Bodhisattvas, with intricate gold details against a dark background. The painting is bordered by a gold frame.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

The image shows an open book with text on the left and a detailed illustration on the right. The text is in traditional Chinese characters, arranged in vertical columns, indicating that it is read from top to bottom and right to left. The illustration on the right is intricate and appears to depict several figures. The color scheme is dominated by a dark background, likely black or dark blue, with the figures and text rendered in gold or yellow. The overall style is indicative of a traditional print or painting, possibly from a Buddhist or East Asian cultural context.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

The image shows a page from a Buddhist text, likely a scroll or a folded book. The left side is a text written in vertical columns, typical of classical Chinese. The right side contains an illustration of several figures, possibly Bodhisattvas or enlightened beings. The illustration is rendered in a gold-on-black style, with detailed linework suggesting a print or an intricate drawing. The figures are seated, with halos, and appear to be in a meditative or teaching pose. The style and subject matter suggest the image is of East Asian origin, potentially from China, Korea, or Japan. The text is also written in classical Chinese, which gives us a further clue.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts an ancient manuscript or sutra, likely of Buddhist origin, written in traditional Chinese characters. The text is meticulously inscribed in gold ink on a dark, possibly black, background. The manuscript is divided into two main sections:

  1. Left Section (Text):

    • This section contains columns of Chinese characters, written vertically from right to left. The text appears to be a sutra or religious scripture, given the formal and structured presentation.
    • The characters are neatly arranged in vertical lines, indicating a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
  2. Right Section (Illustration):

    • This section features an intricate illustration of multiple figures, likely depicting Buddhist deities or Bodhisattvas.
    • The central figure is seated on a lotus throne, surrounded by smaller figures also seated in meditative or reverent poses.
    • The figures are adorned with halos and elaborate robes, suggesting their divine or enlightened status.
    • The illustration is highly detailed, with fine lines and patterns, and is also rendered in gold ink, matching the text section.

Overall, the manuscript combines both textual and visual elements to convey religious or spiritual teachings, characteristic of traditional Buddhist sutras. The use of gold ink on a dark background emphasizes the importance and sacredness of the content.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This image displays a page from a traditional Buddhist text, specifically from the "大方廣佛華嚴經" (Great Lotus Sutra) as indicated by the title at the top of the page. The text is written in Chinese characters, with gold ink on a dark blue background, giving it a classic and auspicious appearance.

The right side of the page features a gold-embossed illustration of several figures, likely deities or bodhisattvas, seated on a throne. The figures are adorned with elaborate headdresses and robes, and are surrounded by ornate patterns and decorative elements, including a banner with swirling designs and a cloud-like background. The figures are depicted in a serene, meditative posture, which is typical in Buddhist art to convey a sense of spiritual calm and enlightenment.

The text on the left side of the page is a continuation of the scripture, likely discussing a narrative or philosophical teachings related to the sutra. The page is divided into two main sections by a vertical line, with the text on the left and the illustration on the right, a common format for many traditional Buddhist texts that integrate both written scriptures and visual representations of teachings.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This image appears to be a page from a traditional East Asian manuscript or sutra, specifically a Buddhist text. The text is written in Chinese characters and is arranged in vertical columns, which is typical of classical Chinese writing. The characters are in gold ink on a dark background, giving the page a luxurious and sacred appearance.

On the right side of the image, there is an illustration depicting several Buddhist figures. The central figure is likely a Buddha or Bodhisattva, surrounded by other figures who may be disciples or other enlightened beings. The figures are depicted in a traditional style, with detailed robes and halos around their heads, indicating their spiritual significance.

The text on the left side of the image is likely the title and content of the sutra, with the title "大方广佛华严经" (Dàfāngguǎng Fó Huáyán Jīng), which is the Chinese name for the "Avatamsaka Sutra," one of the most important texts in Mahayana Buddhism. The specific section mentioned is "入法界品第三十九之十八" (Rù Fǎjiè Pǐn Dìsānshíjiǔ Zhī Shíbā), indicating the thirty-ninth chapter.

The overall design and layout suggest that this is a carefully crafted and revered religious text, likely intended for study and veneration in a Buddhist context.

Text analysis

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