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Title

Buddhist Palm Leaf Manuscript

Date

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People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of MRS.RACHEL W.BARTON, 1972.283

Human Generated Data

Title

Buddhist Palm Leaf Manuscript

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of MRS.RACHEL W.BARTON, 1972.283

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Text 96.6
Page 96.6
Wood 92.5
Sheet Music 64.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

wood 99.6
board 99.2
old 98.4
retro 98.2
wooden 97.4
vintage 96.7
wall 96.3
panel 94.7
texture 94.6
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design 92.9
hardwood 92.4
log 91.9
surface 91.1
rough 90.5
dirty 90.4
inside 89
stripe 88.4
family 88.1
pattern 86.6

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

siding 97.3
building material 75.6
slide rule 73.7
analog computer 59
texture 45.2
wall 39.4
computer 38.2
textured 36
material 35.7
pattern 35.6
surface 35.3
old 32.1
wooden 30.8
wood 29.2
machine 29.1
rough 27.4
grunge 26.4
backdrop 25.6
wallpaper 23
brown 22.1
design 22
plank 21.5
timber 19.5
detail 19.3
vintage 19
aged 19
weathered 19
board 18.6
metal 18.5
retro 17.2
gray 17.1
device 16.6
structure 16.6
antique 16.3
lines 16.2
grain 15.7
panel 15.5
closeup 15.5
close 15.4
natural 15.4
worn 15.3
frame 15.1
dark 15
metallic 14.7
blank 14.6
construction 14.6
dirty 14.5
iron 14
floor 14
empty 13.7
steel 13.3
sheet 13.2
plate 12.7
grungy 12.3
striped 12.2
smooth 11.9
industrial 11.8
silver 11.5
hard 11.4
rule 11.3
ancient 11.2
line 11.1
color 11.1
industry 11.1
decorative 10.9
polished 10.8
aluminum 10.7
pine 10.7
decor 10.6
paper 10.2
border 9.9
hardwood 9.8
modern 9.8
ruler 9.8
carpentry 9.8
fence 9.7
space 9.3
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horizontal 9.2
backgrounds 8.9
lumber 8.8
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art 8.5
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building 8
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exterior 7.4
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reflection 7.3
paint 7.2

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Wood 69.2
Wood stain 67.9
Plank 62.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

wooden 76.5
book 64.1
wood 50.9

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

paintings art 63%
text visuals 22.8%
streetview architecture 9.5%
beaches seaside 2.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a wooden bench 31.4%
a stack of brochures on a wooden surface 31.3%
a close up of a bench 31.2%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

the wood texture of the wood.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a wooden bench with a plaque on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This image depicts a traditional palm-leaf manuscript, an ancient form of writing used in Southeast Asia, particularly in regions like Cambodia, Thailand, and India. The manuscript is made of thin, rectangular, dried palm leaves inscribed with text, likely Buddhist scriptures, mystical texts, or historical records. The writing appears to be etched onto the surface of the palm leaves with a stylus, and the script is in an Indic type, such as Khmer or related Southeast Asian scripts.

The leaves have small holes in their center, which were traditionally used for threading a string to bind the manuscript together in a book-like form. At the top of the image, there is an ornately decorated wooden or bamboo cover with gold and black patterns, which is likely part of the binding meant to protect the manuscript. The intricate design suggests that this is a valued religious or cultural artifact.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a traditional palm leaf manuscript, which is a form of ancient texts primarily found in parts of Asia. The manuscript consists of several thin rectangular leaves, each with inscriptions written on them. The text appears to be in an Indic-related script, possibly Khmer, Sanskrit, Pali, or similar. Each leaf has a small hole in its center, which is typically used for binding the leaves together with a string. The leaves are laid out side by side, and the topmost strip is ornately decorated with gold on a dark background, similar to a cover or protective binding for the manuscript. The writing is neatly etched into the surface of the palm leaves, following a traditional method of documentation and preservation.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

This image appears to be a collection of ancient or historical texts written in an unfamiliar script, possibly in a language such as Sanskrit or another South Asian language. The texts are arranged in horizontal rows, with intricate decorative patterns framing the text. The overall appearance suggests this is an important historical or cultural document, though I cannot identify or name any individuals that may be referenced within it.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This appears to be a palm leaf manuscript, which is a traditional form of writing and document preservation used historically in South and Southeast Asia. The image shows several long, narrow strips of what look like palm leaves arranged horizontally. The top strip appears to have decorative patterns or borders in a darker color, while the other strips contain text written in what appears to be a South or Southeast Asian script, possibly Burmese, Thai, or another regional writing system. The text is neatly arranged in rows across the palm leaves, and there are small dots or marks visible that might be punctuation marks or section dividers. The leaves have a light, natural beige color typical of dried palm leaves used for manuscripts.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image presents a collection of six wooden slats, each featuring intricate carvings and text, arranged in a stacked formation. The topmost slat is distinguished by its gold and blue design, while the remaining five slats are plain.

  • The topmost slat is adorned with a gold and blue design, setting it apart from the others.
  • The remaining five slats are plain, with no visible designs or patterns.
  • Each slat features text written in an unknown language, adding to the mystery of the image.
  • The slats are arranged in a stacked formation, creating a sense of depth and layering.
  • The background of the image is black, which helps to accentuate the colors and details of the slats.

Overall, the image showcases a unique and intriguing collection of wooden slats, each with its own distinct characteristics and features.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a collection of six long, narrow strips of paper or parchment, arranged in a horizontal row. The top strip features an intricate gold and black design along its upper edge, while the remaining five strips are plain and beige in color. Each strip contains text written in a foreign language, likely Khmer script, which is commonly used in Cambodia. The text is written in black ink and appears to be a passage from a religious or literary work.

The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the strips and their contents. Overall, the image suggests that the strips are part of a larger manuscript or book, possibly a sacred text or historical document.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a collection of old, weathered manuscripts or documents written in Khmer script, which is used in Cambodia. The documents are arranged in a vertical stack, each with a different length and width. The texts are written in black ink on a pale yellow or cream-colored paper. The pages have a slightly curled edge and show signs of aging, with some parts being more faded than others. The content of the texts appears to be related to historical or religious topics, as suggested by the intricate and detailed nature of the script. The background is a dark color, which makes the documents stand out clearly.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a close-up of a stack of books or manuscripts. The books are made of paper, and the pages are lined up neatly. The pages are covered in text, written in a foreign language. The text is written in black ink, and the pages appear to be aged, with some discoloration and wear. The books are bound together with a simple cover, and there is a small piece of paper or cardboard on top of the stack.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image presents an open collection of ancient palm-leaf manuscripts. These are likely of Southeast Asian origin, as the script and the style of presentation are characteristic of that region.

Detailed Description:

  • Manuscript Format: The manuscripts are composed of individual palm leaves, rectangular in shape, and strung together. Each leaf appears to be inscribed with text using a stylus.
  • Script and Language: The script is likely a Southeast Asian script, possibly Khmer or a related language. The writing is neatly inscribed, with the style of the lettering being cursive and rounded.
  • Content: The text is likely religious, philosophical, or historical in nature, based on the common use of palm-leaf manuscripts for preserving such information.
  • Condition: The manuscripts appear to be old, but well-preserved. Some leaves show signs of wear and tear, typical of age.
  • Arrangement: The leaves are stacked, with the top and bottom leaves visible.
  • Accessories: The image includes a wooden cover.
  • Cultural Context: The image evokes a sense of history, tradition, and cultural heritage. It would likely be found in an academic or research context.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image shows a collection of palm-leaf manuscripts, stacked one above the other. These likely contain religious texts or other important documents from a region in Southeast Asia. The manuscripts are accompanied by what appears to be a decorated cover or container.

Details:

  • Palm-Leaf Manuscripts: The main part of the image is comprised of several long, narrow strips. These are the palm leaves, which have been prepared for writing. Dark characters (possibly ink) fill each leaf, indicating text written in an Asian script, potentially Khmer or a similar script from the region.
  • Holes: In some sections, one can discern the presence of holes. These were likely made to string the leaves together to form a book or collection of related documents.
  • Cover/Container: A decorated, box-like object, possibly a cover or container for the manuscripts, is positioned at the top. The decorations appear to be intricate patterns with a dark background and gold or yellow embellishments.
  • Binding: The bottom-most portion of the stacked leaves reveal a red binding to the manuscript.

General Composition:

The background is a simple black, which allows the manuscripts and their cover to stand out. The arrangement is orderly, suggesting a controlled setting for the photograph. The overall style implies age and cultural or historical significance.

In summary: The image is a photograph of a well-preserved set of palm-leaf manuscripts, complete with a decorative cover. The image is likely intended to showcase a piece of cultural heritage.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an ancient manuscript, likely from Southeast Asia, written in a traditional script. The manuscript is composed of long, narrow sheets of paper or palm leaves, bound together in a horizontal format. The text is written in a script that appears to be Khmer, which is the script used for the Cambodian language.

Key features of the manuscript include:

  1. Script and Language: The text is written in Khmer script, indicating that it is likely a Cambodian document. The script is neatly written, suggesting it is a formal or religious text.

  2. Layout: The manuscript is arranged in horizontal lines, with the text written in a continuous flow from left to right. Each line is separated by a small space, and there are occasional punctuation marks or symbols within the text.

  3. Binding: The top of the manuscript features an ornate, decorative binding, possibly made of lacquered wood or another durable material. The binding is intricately designed with patterns and possibly some gilding, indicating that the manuscript is of significant cultural or religious importance.

  4. Condition: The manuscript appears to be well-preserved, with the text still legible and the binding intact. There are some signs of aging, such as slight discoloration and wear, but overall, it is in good condition.

  5. Content: The exact content of the manuscript is not clear from the image alone, but given the formal script and decorative binding, it could be a religious text, a historical document, or a literary work.

This manuscript is a valuable artifact that provides insight into the cultural and literary traditions of Cambodia.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

The image shows a set of wooden slats, likely part of a traditional manuscript or a book. These slats are inscribed with text that appears to be written in a script that could be Pali, a language used in Buddhist texts, or another similar script. The text is written in a vertical direction, which is common in certain Asian scripts, and it seems to be part of a larger document or text.

At the top of the image, there is a decorative border with intricate patterns, possibly indicating the title or a heading of the document. The slats are laid out in a row, with a consistent width and thickness. The text appears to be evenly spaced and neatly written, suggesting careful and deliberate handwriting. The wooden slats are light in color, and the text is darker, making it easy to read.

The structure and the style of the text could suggest that this is a traditional manuscript, possibly used in religious or historical contexts. The use of wooden slats as a support for text is common in certain cultures, especially for important documents or texts that need to be preserved for future generations.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This image depicts a set of ancient palm-leaf manuscripts, likely of Southeast Asian origin, possibly from Thailand or a neighboring region. The leaves are arranged horizontally and bound together, with text inscribed on them in a traditional script that appears to be related to the Khmer or Thai writing system. The text is written in black ink and includes various symbols and punctuation marks.

At the top of the image, there is a decorative cover or binding with intricate patterns and designs, possibly made of metal or lacquered material. The patterns include geometric shapes and floral motifs, which are typical of traditional Southeast Asian art. The bottom part of the image shows a plain wooden or cardboard strip, which might be part of the binding or a protective cover for the manuscript.

The overall appearance of the manuscript suggests it is an important historical or religious document, possibly containing sacred texts, historical records, or literary works. The use of palm leaves as a medium for writing indicates that this manuscript predates the widespread use of paper in the region.

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