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Title

Sutra of Radiant Light (Hōkō-kyō) from the Greater Sutra of the Perfection of Wisdom (Daihannya-kyō) Vol. 3

Date

Late Nara period, dedicated 740 (5th month, 1st day)

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Donald F. Hyde, 1974.92

Human Generated Data

Title

Sutra of Radiant Light (Hōkō-kyō) from the Greater Sutra of the Perfection of Wisdom (Daihannya-kyō) Vol. 3

Date

Late Nara period, dedicated 740 (5th month, 1st day)

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Donald F. Hyde, 1974.92

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Amazon
created on 2019-04-07

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Page 76.3
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Clarifai
created on 2018-03-23

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Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

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Google
created on 2018-03-23

text 92.1
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Book

Clarifai

Book 97.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

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Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-03-23

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Clarifai

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Salesforce

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

a photograph of a chinese writing on a piece of paper with writing on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

a scroll with chinese characters on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an ancient manuscript or scroll with Chinese characters written in vertical columns. The text is neatly arranged and appears to be hand-written, possibly using calligraphy techniques. The paper has a weathered appearance, including stains, creases, and discoloration, suggesting age and historical significance. Some areas of the text may be faded, but overall, the writing remains legible. The manuscript might be a religious, philosophical, or literary document, given the formal nature of the writing style.

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

The image depicts an ancient manuscript featuring traditional Chinese characters written vertically in columns from right to left. The text is presented on an aged piece of paper that has acquired a yellowish tint over time, with visible stains and irregular edges, indicating its historical nature and wear. The style of calligraphy is consistent throughout, suggesting it was written by a skilled hand. This manuscript likely contains a Buddhist sutra or classical Chinese text, as the layout and calligraphy are characteristic of such historical documents.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-30

The image appears to be a text written in traditional Chinese characters. The text is densely packed and covers the entire surface of the image. Without being able to read or identify the specific content, I can only describe the visual characteristics of the image - it shows a page of intricate Chinese calligraphy or text, with numerous vertical columns of characters filling the entire frame. The text seems to be written in a traditional style, with each character carefully rendered.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-30

This image shows an old document or manuscript written in Chinese characters. The paper appears yellowed and aged, indicating this is quite an old text. The calligraphy style looks traditional, with the characters written vertically in columns from right to left, which is the traditional way Chinese was written before more modern left-to-right horizontal printing became common. Without being able to read the content, I cannot discern the exact nature of the document, but it seems to be a multi-page manuscript on some classical Chinese subject matter based on the large amount of handwritten text. The penmanship has an elegant, artistic quality to it. Overall, this antique Chinese manuscript provides an intriguing glimpse into China's rich literary history and traditions.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-30

This appears to be an ancient Chinese manuscript or sutra written in classical Chinese characters. The text is written in neat vertical columns running from right to left, as is traditional in classical Chinese writing. The document appears to be on aged paper or silk that has taken on a brownish, weathered tone over time. The calligraphy is executed in a careful, formal style typical of religious or official documents. Given the style and content, this is likely a Buddhist religious text, possibly a portion of a sutra or religious commentary. The preservation of the document seems quite good despite its apparent age, with the characters remaining clear and legible.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This appears to be an ancient Chinese manuscript or scroll, likely a Buddhist sutra, written in classical Chinese characters. The text is written in neat vertical columns reading from right to left, which is the traditional format for Chinese writing. The document appears to be on aged paper or parchment with a yellowish-brown tint that comes with age. The calligraphy is precise and formal, suggesting this was an important religious or philosophical text. The characters are written in black ink and appear to be well-preserved despite the document's apparent age. This style and format was commonly used for copying Buddhist scriptures and important texts in East Asian traditions.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image presents a piece of aged, yellowed paper featuring Chinese calligraphy. The paper's surface is characterized by visible watermarks and discoloration, giving it an antique appearance. The calligraphy is written in black ink and consists of numerous lines of text, which are densely packed and appear to be written in a traditional Chinese script. The text is not legible due to its small size and the lack of context.

The overall aesthetic of the image suggests that it may be a historical or cultural artifact, possibly originating from ancient China. The use of traditional calligraphy and the aged appearance of the paper evoke a sense of nostalgia and reverence for the past.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image features a piece of aged paper with Chinese calligraphy written on it. The paper has a light-brown color and appears to be old, with visible signs of wear and tear, including tears and discoloration. The calligraphy is written in black ink and consists of multiple columns of text, with each column containing several lines of characters. The characters are written in a traditional Chinese script, with intricate strokes and flourishes. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it is a historical document or artifact, possibly from ancient China.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a page from a book or document that contains text written in Chinese characters. The page appears to be made of paper with a light brown or beige color, which suggests that it might be an old or aged document. The text is written in black ink, and the characters are arranged in neat, horizontal lines that span the width of the page. The characters are densely packed, indicating that the text is likely a continuous narrative or passage. The style of the writing appears to be traditional Chinese calligraphy, with each character carefully formed and spaced. The page seems to be part of a larger document, possibly a book or a scroll, as it does not show any margins or edges. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is a historical or literary work, possibly a classic text or a piece of traditional Chinese literature.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a historical document, likely from East Asia, given the use of Chinese characters. The document appears to be a scroll or a piece of parchment with a large expanse of text written in black ink. The text is meticulously organized in vertical columns, which is a common style for traditional East Asian manuscripts. Each column contains a series of Chinese characters, which are densely packed, suggesting the document is a significant piece of literature or historical record. The paper itself is aged and shows signs of wear, with some discoloration and water stains, indicating its antiquity. The background of the document is uniformly beige, which enhances the visibility of the black ink. The text itself is written in a formal and somewhat ornate script, characteristic of classical Chinese literature.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-06

This is a fragment of a Buddhist scripture, likely written in Classical Chinese. Here's a breakdown of what we can discern:

  • Text Style: The text is written vertically, from right to left, which is typical of traditional Chinese writing.
  • Content: The text seems to be discussing philosophical and spiritual concepts related to Buddhism, specifically the "Prajnaparamita" (Perfection of Wisdom). It mentions concepts like wisdom, meditation, the nature of reality, and the path to enlightenment.
  • Characters: The characters are in a traditional style, and the calligraphy is likely very old.
  • Appearance: The paper is aged, showing some discoloration and staining, which further suggests the antiquity of the document.
  • Purpose: The document was probably created for studying or as a religious reference.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-06

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a scan of an ancient handwritten document. The document features vertical columns of traditional Chinese characters written with black ink on an off-white or beige background. The paper has a slightly aged appearance, with faint discolourations or stains scattered across its surface, which suggest that it is a fragile, historical text. The document's layout is meticulous and follows the conventions of traditional East Asian calligraphy. The characters appear to be closely spaced, indicating a dense and possibly significant passage of text. The overall impression conveyed is one of reverence and scholarly pursuit, highlighting the cultural and historical importance of the document.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a piece of traditional Chinese calligraphy written on aged, yellowed paper. The text is written in vertical columns, which is a common format for classical Chinese texts. The characters are written in a formal script style, likely using ink and a brush, which suggests it could be a historical document or a piece of classical literature.

The paper shows signs of aging, with visible stains and discoloration, indicating that it might be quite old. The text appears to be densely packed, with little spacing between the columns, suggesting it could be a manuscript or a transcription of an important text.

Without the ability to read the specific content, it is difficult to determine the exact nature of the text, but it could be a literary work, a historical record, or a philosophical treatise, given the formal and meticulous style of the writing.

Qwen

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