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Human Generated Data

Title

Embroidered Cover for Mirror with Handle

Date

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People

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Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Joan Cave, 1983.151

Human Generated Data

Title

Embroidered Cover for Mirror with Handle

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Joan Cave, 1983.151

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-03-05

Pattern 94
Embroidery 92
Symbol 78
Logo 77
Trademark 77
Emblem 56.7
Stitch 56.4
Text 56.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-28

art 97.6
symbol 96.7
no person 95.7
decoration 95.6
retro 94.8
illustration 93.6
religion 91.5
design 90.9
pattern 89.4
people 88.3
shape 88.1
handmade 87.9
sign 86.2
abstract 84.7
painting 84.3
artistic 83.5
traditional 83.2
vintage 83.1
round 80.2
ancient 80

Imagga
created on 2022-03-05

ceramic ware 79.7
earthenware 78.8
utensil 53.7
majolica 51.4
china 41
porcelain 30.6
art 24
gold 23.8
decoration 21.7
culture 21.3
religion 20.6
golden 18.9
traditional 18.3
old 18.1
temple 17.1
holiday 15.8
antique 15.6
statue 14.4
travel 14.1
ornament 12.9
detail 12.9
east 12.1
ancient 12.1
history 11.6
god 11.5
ball 11.3
design 11.2
celebration 11.2
color 11.1
architecture 10.9
sculpture 10.9
celebrate 10.9
decorative 10.8
tourism 10.7
container 10.7
face 10.6
glass 10.4
shiny 10.3
object 10.3
season 10.1
symbol 10.1
worship 9.7
spirituality 9.6
tradition 9.2
pitcher 9
spiritual 8.6
yellow 8.6
winter 8.5
religious 8.4
historic 8.2
ornate 8.2
pattern 8.2
vessel 8
colorful 7.9
bangkok 7.9
black 7.8
bronze 7.8
prayer 7.7
vase 7.4
icon 7.1
decor 7.1
vegetable 7

Google
created on 2022-03-05

Black 89.6
Neck 87.9
Sleeve 87.2
Red 81.9
Headgear 81.5
Art 80
T-shirt 79.7
Font 78.6
Cross 76.2
Emblem 76
Symbol 76
Artifact 75.6
Pattern 74.4
Badge 72.9
Jewellery 72.3
Tradition 67.8
Fashion accessory 67.4
Event 66.4
Circle 65.1
Carmine 65

Microsoft
created on 2022-03-05

painting 93.2
cartoon 83.7
drawing 82.3
art 80.3
text 62.2
fabric 61.1
motif 53.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Cross

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 94.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-03-05

paintings art 99.7%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-10

a pair of enameled and patterned pendants.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a decorative piece of art nouveaule art nouveaule

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an intricate piece of textile art, possibly an ornamental embroidery or appliqué on a fabric base. The design features a rounded bottom and a top portion shaped with curving arches, resembling a gourd or stylized vase. The fabric base is a rich red-orange color, adorned with subtle geometric patterns resembling waves or zigzags. It is bordered with a dark frame, likely made of a different material for emphasis.

The central embroidery contains symmetrical designs. Toward the bottom, two fish facing each other dominate the motif, rendered in textured shades of blue and white with golden accents, symbolizing harmony or balance. Surrounding them are vibrant floral and swirling decorative elements in turquoise, pink, yellow, and red tones. Below, clouds or mist-like patterns in pale blue add detail and a sense of depth.

Above the fish, in the narrow neck portion, there's an ornate floral motif in similar shades of blue, gold, and white, accented with leaves and small blossoms, offering a cohesive flow. The embroidery is finely detailed, suggesting its creation for ceremonial or decorative purposes.

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

The image depicts an intricately designed textile ornament, likely an embroidered garment or decorative piece. The overall shape resembles a stylized mushroom or cloud, with a round base and a top featuring two curved sections extending upward. The background fabric is a rich orange-red color with a subtle zigzag pattern woven into it.

At the center of the circular base, there is an elaborate embroidery featuring two symmetrical fish facing each other. These fish are predominantly blue with black and white details, and they are surrounded by vibrant patterns that include shades of blue, red, pink, beige, and gold. The embroidery is highly detailed and includes swirling motifs and abstract forms that might represent waves or clouds.

Above the fish, in the narrower section of the ornament, there is another embroidered design that resembles a floral motif. This part of the embroidery includes blue, green, beige, and gold threads, adding to the overall richness of the design.

The edges of the ornament are finished with a dark brown or black border, neatly outlining the entire shape. The piece is displayed against a plain black background, which accentuates the vivid colors and intricate patterns of the embroidery. This type of textile art is often seen in traditional East Asian decorative arts, possibly used in ceremonial garments or as a decorative element in interiors.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-21

The image appears to be an ornate, decorative textile or embroidered piece. It features a central design with a stylized floral or abstract motif in shades of blue, white, and orange against a bright orange background. The design is framed by a border with a repeating geometric pattern. The overall aesthetic suggests this is a traditional or culturally significant textile, possibly from an Asian or Middle Eastern region. The intricate and vibrant colors and patterns create a visually striking and visually appealing piece.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-21

This appears to be a traditional Chinese textile or embroidery piece in the shape of a decorative roundel with a stem. The main design features a coral red background with a geometric zigzag pattern. The central circular medallion contains an intricate design in blue, white, and gold colors, showing what appears to be traditional Chinese motifs or mythological creatures. The piece has a black or dark border outlining its distinctive shape, which resembles a mirror or ceremonial object. The craftsmanship shows detailed needlework and appears to be made from silk or similar fine fabric. This type of decorative element was likely part of a larger garment or ceremonial textile from historical Chinese culture.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a vibrant, intricately designed fan with a striking red and orange color scheme, adorned with blue, white, and gold accents. The fan's design is characterized by a large, circular body featuring a central motif of a blue dragon surrounded by clouds, with smaller blue and white dragons on either side. A smaller, blue and white floral design is situated at the top of the fan, above a black border that outlines the entire piece.

The fan's background is a deep black, which provides a dramatic contrast to the fan's bright colors. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the fan may be a decorative piece or a work of art rather than a functional item.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image depicts a traditional Chinese embroidered roundel, featuring a vibrant design on a red background with a black border. The roundel is adorned with a blue and white dragon-like creature, surrounded by intricate patterns and motifs. A smaller, matching piece is attached to the top of the roundel, adding to its overall aesthetic appeal.

The roundel appears to be made of silk or a similar fabric, with the embroidery showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The use of red and black colors gives the piece a sense of luxury and sophistication, while the dragon-like creature adds a touch of mythology and symbolism.

Overall, the image presents a stunning example of traditional Chinese embroidery, highlighting the skill and artistry of the craftspeople who created it.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a traditional Chinese artifact, possibly a decorative piece or a ceremonial item. The object is circular with a red background and intricate blue and gold embroidery. It has a central dragon design with two dragons facing each other, surrounded by various symbols and patterns. The design is framed by a black border, adding contrast to the vibrant colors. The embroidery appears to be of high quality, with detailed work on the dragon's scales and the surrounding motifs.

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

The image depicts a piece of fabric with a distinct design. The fabric is orange in color, with a black border around the edges. The design on the fabric is intricate, featuring a dragon motif. The dragon is depicted in blue and white, with a golden outline. The dragon has a fierce expression, with its mouth open and its eyes wide. The fabric appears to be folded in a way that resembles a letter "T".

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-02

The image shows a Chinese embroidered garment, likely a badge or panel. It features a distinctive shape: a large circle at the bottom connected to a smaller T-shaped panel at the top. The fabric is a patterned coral-red color with a geometric design. The entire piece is trimmed with a darker material, possibly black velvet or a similar dense fabric.

The embroidery on the piece includes various motifs. On the circular part, there are detailed renderings of mythological creatures, perhaps dragons or sea monsters, rendered in blues, greens, whites, and golds. These figures seem to be intertwined with cloud-like patterns.

The T-shaped panel has floral designs in pale blue and white, adding a softer contrast to the more dynamic patterns below. The overall impression is one of intricate craftsmanship and traditional Chinese symbolism.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-02

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows an elaborately embroidered Chinese garment or decorative piece, possibly a rank badge or a similar item.

Overall Shape and Color:

  • The piece has a distinctive shape, featuring a circular base connected to a T-shaped top. It's constructed on a red fabric background, which has a geometric pattern.
  • A dark, possibly black, border frames the entire piece, adding definition.

Embroidery Details:

  • The embroidery is vibrant and detailed, with a mix of colors including blue, white, gold, green and red.
  • The top portion displays floral and foliate designs.
  • The circular base of the piece is adorned with intricate imagery, possibly depicting symbolic animals, clouds, and other decorative elements. The design in the center includes two animals with blue scales, their heads facing each other.

Material and Style:

  • The garment appears to be made of fabric, likely silk or a similar material, based on the sheen and fine details.
  • The style of the embroidery is indicative of traditional Chinese craftsmanship, likely dating from the Qing Dynasty or a similar historical period.

Overall Impression:

The image showcases a well-preserved and visually stunning piece of historical textile art. Its intricate design and rich colors indicate its value as a decorative item and its potential cultural and historical significance.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an intricately designed piece of traditional Chinese textile art, likely a rank badge or insignia known as a "buzi" or "mandarin square." These badges were typically worn on the chest and back of official robes during the Qing Dynasty to indicate the wearer's rank and status.

The badge features a vibrant red background with a complex, embroidered design. The central motif appears to be a mythical creature, possibly a qilin or a dragon, which are common symbols of power and good fortune in Chinese culture. The creature is depicted in a dynamic pose, surrounded by stylized clouds and other decorative elements. The colors used in the embroidery include shades of blue, white, green, and gold, which contrast beautifully against the red background.

The upper part of the badge has an elongated, curved shape that resembles a stylized cloud or flame, adorned with similar embroidery patterns. The overall craftsmanship suggests a high level of skill and attention to detail, characteristic of traditional Chinese embroidery.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

The image depicts a decorative item, likely a part of traditional Chinese attire or an accessory, such as a shoe ornament or a helmet decoration. It features an ornate design with a prominent central motif that appears to be a dragon or mythical creature, rendered in shades of blue and white with intricate details. The background is a rich red with a geometric pattern, and the edges are bordered in black. The item has a symmetrical, stylized shape with two arching sections at the top, resembling the silhouette of a horse or a similar creature. The craftsmanship suggests it is a piece of cultural or historical significance, possibly used in rituals, ceremonies, or as a symbol of status.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

This image depicts an intricately designed Chinese fabric piece, likely a decorative element or an embroidered panel. The design features a vibrant mix of colors, predominantly red, blue, white, and gold, set against a dark gray border.

The top section of the piece has a curved, pointed shape with a floral motif in light blue and gold, surrounded by a geometric pattern. The main section of the piece is circular and contains a detailed depiction of a mythical creature, possibly a dragon or a lion, with fierce facial features, sharp teeth, and expressive eyes. The creature is surrounded by swirling patterns and additional floral and cloud motifs, all finely embroidered with threads of various colors.

The overall style and craftsmanship suggest that this piece is a part of traditional Chinese textile art, possibly used in ceremonial or decorative contexts. The intricate embroidery and the use of symbolic motifs indicate a high level of skill and cultural significance.