Human Generated Data

Title

Covered Circular Incense Container

Date

ca. 1990

People

Artist: Nishikawa Minoru, Japanese born 1929

Classification

Boxes

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Minoru Nishikawa, 1991.22.A-B

Human Generated Data

Title

Covered Circular Incense Container

People

Artist: Nishikawa Minoru, Japanese born 1929

Date

ca. 1990

Classification

Boxes

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Minoru Nishikawa, 1991.22.A-B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-24

Accessories 98.8
Accessory 98.8
Jewelry 92.9
Gemstone 83.9
Bead 72.9
Egg 59.9
Food 59.9
Agate 57.8
Ornament 57.8
Sphere 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-24

no person 98.2
still life 95.2
food 94.1
one 92.6
egg 92.1
color 91.2
desktop 88.6
round out 86.5
Easter 85.8
grow 85.7
nature 85.7
cutout 85.6
bright 81.7
ball 78.7
simplicity 77.2
conceptual 77
indoors 76.8
sphere 75.2
three 73
ball-shaped 72.8

Imagga
created on 2019-07-24

egg 66.5
ball 46.3
candy 39.3
food 31
eggs 27.2
game equipment 23
round 22.5
easter 21.9
sphere 21.2
stitch 18.8
orange 18.4
color 17.8
healthy 17.7
object 17.6
planet 17.3
fruit 16.9
globe 16.7
yellow 16.6
equipment 15.2
organic 15.1
sweet 15
earth 14.7
diet 14.6
shell 14.4
chicken 14.3
close 14.3
breakfast 14.2
natural 14.1
single 14
colorful 13.6
nutrition 12.6
dessert 12.4
sports equipment 12.2
symbol 12.1
circle 12.1
east wind 11.7
pink 11.7
nobody 11.7
world 11.5
ingredient 11.5
objects 11.3
shape 11.2
fresh 11.1
global 11
freshness 10.8
raw 10.7
shiny 10.3
closeup 10.1
eating 10.1
tasty 10
juicy 10
ripe 10
sport 9.9
health 9.7
one 9.7
celebration 9.6
spring 9.4
season 9.4
holiday 9.3
peach 9.3
golf ball 9.2
reflection 9
group 8.9
boiled 8.8
croquet ball 8.7
protein 8.7
life 8.6
3d 8.5
map 8.4
vitamin 8.3
decoration 8
game 8
hen 7.9
space 7.8
snack 7.7
golf equipment 7.6
studio 7.6
eat 7.6
delicious 7.4
glass 7.3
meal 7.3
vegetarian 7.2
bright 7.2
agriculture 7
seasonal 7

Google
created on 2019-07-24

Turquoise 80.6
Sphere 69
Egg 61.6
Turquoise 56.8
Ball 51.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-24

sphere 87.5
egg 79.9
easter egg 70.1
globe 51.2
ball 15.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Egg
Egg 59.9%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 69.9%
interior objects 16%
paintings art 13.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-24

a green apple on a white surface 37.6%
a green apple on a table 36.9%
an apple sitting on a table 36.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a small round shaped object with a red and green hue -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a smooth, rounded ceramic object with a domed lid. The overall shape is oval and slightly flattened. It appears to be a small lidded container, such as a box or jar. The ceramic piece has a glossy glaze with an ombre color scheme: the base and lower part are greenish-aqua, transitioning into a reddish-burgundy hue on the top of the lid. The red area has faint crackling patterns, adding texture and detail to the design. A thin, dark reddish line encircles the midpoint where the lid meets the base. The background is plain white, emphasizing the object.

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

The image depicts a small, round ceramic box with a lid. The box features a smooth, glossy surface with a gradient color scheme. The bottom of the box is a light greenish-blue color, while the top appears to have a dark reddish-brown color with visible crackle patterns. The lid fits snugly on top of the base, and there is a thin red line around the box where the lid meets the bottom half, indicating the separation between the two parts. The overall shape of the box is reminiscent of a dome, and it rests on a plain white background, which highlights its elegant and simple design.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a spherical object with a mottled, cracked surface. The exterior is primarily a greenish-blue color, with reddish-orange markings or cracks visible across the surface. The object appears to be made of some kind of ceramic or glazed material, and it has a smooth, rounded shape.

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

The image shows a decorative ceramic or porcelain box. It has a round, dome-like shape and a glossy glaze finish. The top of the box is a deep red color with a crackled pattern, resembling the appearance of sang de boeuf or oxblood glaze often seen in Chinese ceramics. The bottom portion of the box is a soft, celadon green color, providing a striking contrast to the rich red top. There appears to be a thin gold band separating the red and green sections. The box sits against a plain white background, allowing the vibrant colors and elegant shape to be the focal point of the composition.

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

This image shows a ceramic or porcelain piece that appears to be a small decorative box or container. It has a rounded, dome-like shape and is divided into two parts with a thin horizontal line or seam running through the middle, suggesting it can be opened. The piece features a beautiful mint green or turquoise color on the bottom portion, while the top has a reddish or coral-colored glaze that appears to have a crackled or crazing effect. The surface has a smooth, glossy finish, and the piece is photographed against a plain white background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image presents a close-up view of a ceramic object, likely a small box or container, characterized by its rounded shape and distinctive coloration.

  • The object is predominantly light blue-green in hue, with a subtle gradient effect that transitions to a darker shade of red towards the top.
    • The light blue-green coloration is uniform across the majority of the object's surface.
    • The darker red coloration is concentrated at the top, forming a distinctive cap-like shape.
  • A thin, horizontal line bisects the object, dividing it into two distinct sections.
    • The line is dark red in color, matching the tone of the top section.
    • The line appears to be a deliberate design element, rather than a natural feature of the object's surface.
  • The object is positioned centrally in the image, with its front side facing the viewer.
    • The object's rounded shape is accentuated by its placement in the center of the frame.
    • The object's surface appears smooth and glossy, suggesting a high-quality ceramic finish.

In summary, the image showcases a small, ceramic object with a unique color scheme and design elements, including a distinctive gradient effect and a thin, horizontal line that bisects the object.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a small, round, ceramic object with a lid, featuring a distinctive color scheme and design. The object is predominantly light green, with a red marbled pattern at the top that gradually fades into the green towards the bottom. A thin gold line runs along the edge of the lid, adding a touch of elegance to the overall design.

The object is centered in the image, set against a plain white background that allows the viewer's focus to remain on the object itself. The simplicity of the background highlights the intricate details of the object, making it the main subject of the image.

Overall, the image presents a visually appealing and well-crafted ceramic piece, showcasing its unique design and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image features a small, spherical object with a unique and intricate design. The object is primarily green in color, with a glossy, smooth surface that reflects light subtly, giving it a slightly shiny appearance. The top part of the object is predominantly red, with intricate patterns resembling cracks or veins, adding a dynamic and organic texture to its surface. The transition from the green to the red part is gradual, creating a visually striking contrast. The base of the object is also green, matching the color of the upper part, and there is a thin, brown line running around the middle, which adds a decorative touch. The object appears to be resting on a plain, white surface, which helps to highlight its colors and details.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image features a ceramic object that resembles a small round box or container. The box is made of ceramic and has a glossy finish. The box has a brown rim and a brown line in the middle. The box has a red and green color combination, with the red color on the top and the green color on the bottom. The box is placed on a white surface.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

A two-toned ceramic object with a dome shape sits on a white surface. The bottom portion of the object is a muted greenish-blue color, while the top transitions into a reddish-brown hue with a network of fine cracks or fissures visible on its surface. The seam where the top and bottom pieces meet is marked by a thin, dark reddish-brown line. The object appears smooth and slightly glossy, suggesting a glazed finish. The white surface surrounding the object is clean and uniform, providing a neutral backdrop. The lighting is bright, creating a subtle reflection on the object's side.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image features a small, egg-shaped ceramic container or trinket box set against a plain white background. The box has a smooth, rounded form. The top portion of the box transitions from a deep, reddish-brown color, showcasing a spiderweb-like pattern, to a muted teal or turquoise shade as it descends down the sides. The lower portion of the box maintains the teal or turquoise color. A thin, brown line or stripe demarcates where the box appears to open or separate into two halves. The lighting is soft and even, enhancing the subtle color gradient and textures. The overall presentation is clean and minimalist, emphasizing the form and surface quality of the ceramic object.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a small, oval-shaped ceramic object with a distinctive glaze. The glaze transitions from a light turquoise or mint green color at the bottom to a darker reddish-brown hue at the top. The surface of the object appears smooth and glossy, with some subtle textural variations in the glaze. The object seems to be a decorative piece or perhaps a small container, given its shape and size. The overall aesthetic is simple and elegant, with a focus on the contrasting colors of the glaze.