Human Generated Data

Title

Tales of Ise (Ise monogatari) in Hosshō-ji School Calligraphy

Date

Kamakura period, circa 1300

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Donald F. Hyde in honor of Fumiko and Edwin Cranston, 1974.86

Human Generated Data

Title

Tales of Ise (Ise monogatari) in Hosshō-ji School Calligraphy

Date

Kamakura period, circa 1300

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Donald F. Hyde in honor of Fumiko and Edwin Cranston, 1974.86

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2022-06-10

Text 100
Handwriting 99.5
Calligraphy 97.2
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Animal 72.2
Rug 70.5
Bird 61.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

paper 97.7
retro 97.3
antique 97
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wallpaper 88.4
illustration 88.1
pattern 87.4
graphic design 86.6
calligraphy 84.5
ancient 84.4
parchment 83.7

Imagga
created on 2022-06-10

journal 100
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old 43.2
texture 37.5
antique 36.9
paper 32.9
vintage 32.3
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document 12.1
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letter 9.2
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Google
created on 2022-06-10

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-10

handwriting 99.4
text 96.4
black and white 80.3
drawing 70.6
sketch 61.7
document 27.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Rug
Bird 72.2%
Bird 61.8%
Rug 70.5%

Categories

Imagga

text visuals 97%
paintings art 2.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-10

text 66.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-29

a photograph of a piece of paper with writing on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This is an image of a historical Japanese manuscript or piece of calligraphy. The text is written in hiragana, the cursive syllabary used in Japanese writing, with fluid, flowing strokes. The document appears aged, evidenced by the faint discoloration and paper texture. The writing style suggests it is likely from the Heian period (794–1185) or later, as this kind of elegant handwritten script was commonly used in classical Japanese literature, poetry, or personal correspondence. Ink marks are slightly uneven, further emphasizing its handmade nature. The vertical alignment of text is typical of traditional Japanese writing conventions.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a page of Japanese classical calligraphy written in a flowing, cursive style. This form of writing, known as "sōsho" or "grass script," is known for its artistic and fluid appearance, often making individual characters more abstract and connected than in standard scripts. The text is written vertically, which is traditional in Japanese writing, and it appears on an aged, slightly textured piece of paper. The ink varies in intensity, suggesting the natural variation in brush strokes. Overall, the page gives an impression of historical or classical significance, possibly relating to poetry, literature, or a historical document.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be a handwritten text in Japanese characters. The text is written in a calligraphic style, with the characters arranged in vertical columns. The overall appearance suggests it is a piece of Japanese literature or poetry. Without being able to identify any individuals, I can describe the image as a black and white photograph or scan of a handwritten Japanese text.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This image appears to be a page of traditional Japanese calligraphy, written in cursive script (hiragana or flowing style). The text is written vertically in black ink on what looks like aged or traditional paper. The characters flow elegantly down the page in multiple columns, showing the fluid, artistic nature of Japanese calligraphic writing. The style suggests this might be a historical document or a piece of classical Japanese literature, as this flowing style was commonly used for poetry and literary works. The paper appears to have some age to it, with slight discoloration visible around the edges.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a page of Japanese calligraphy, showcasing a collection of characters written in black ink on a white background. The text is composed of various Japanese characters, including kanji and hiragana, arranged in vertical columns.

Key Features:

  • Text: The page features a mix of kanji and hiragana characters, with some characters repeated or written in different styles.
  • Ink: The text is written in black ink, which provides good contrast against the white background.
  • Background: The background of the page is white, with some slight discoloration or aging visible, particularly around the edges.
  • Layout: The text is arranged in vertical columns, with each column containing multiple characters.
  • Character Styles: Some characters are written in a more flowing or cursive style, while others appear more formal or block-like.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the page is an example of traditional Japanese calligraphy, possibly from a historical or cultural context. The use of kanji and hiragana characters, combined with the black ink and white background, creates a visually striking and culturally significant image.

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

The image depicts a page of Japanese calligraphy, featuring a vertical column of characters on the right side and a larger section of text on the left. The text is written in black ink on a white background, with some areas appearing to be stained or discolored.

The calligraphy style is traditional and elegant, with flowing strokes and intricate details. The characters are arranged in a vertical column, with each line building upon the previous one to create a sense of continuity and flow.

The overall effect of the image is one of serenity and contemplation, inviting the viewer to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the written word. The use of traditional calligraphy techniques and the careful arrangement of the characters create a sense of harmony and balance, making the image a pleasing and meditative experience to behold.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a page from a document or book with handwritten text. The text appears to be in a foreign language, possibly Japanese or Chinese. The handwriting is cursive and slanted, with some characters overlapping and others spaced out. The page has a white background and a black border, giving it a vintage or antique appearance. The text is written in a vertical format, with the characters arranged in columns. The image is blurry, making it difficult to read the text in detail.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image features a page from a book or a manuscript, with text written in a script that is not Latin-based. The text appears to be handwritten, with characters that are densely packed and flow vertically down the page. The script is written in black ink on a white or light-colored background. The characters are intricate and have a uniform style, suggesting that they are part of a consistent writing system. The page is bordered by a black frame, which adds a sense of structure and organization to the text. The image conveys a sense of historical or cultural significance, as it represents a form of written communication that is distinct from the Latin-based scripts that are more commonly used in the modern world. Overall, the image is a fascinating glimpse into a different writing system and a reminder of the rich diversity of human languages and cultures.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows two pages of what appears to be a very old book or manuscript. The text is written in elegant, flowing Japanese calligraphy, with the characters arranged in vertical columns on the pages. The ink is black, and the paper has a slightly mottled, aged appearance. The contrast between the ink and the paper is good, allowing the characters to be clearly visible. The script style suggests that the text is likely handwritten rather than printed. The book's spine is to the right, and the right edge of the right-hand page is faintly visible. The overall impression is that of a historical document containing literature or poetry.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

This appears to be a page from an old Japanese text or manuscript. The image shows closely written calligraphy with vertical lines of text. The script is in a style called "kana" or "kanji" which is a writing system used in the Japanese language. The ink is black, and the paper seems to have aged. The text is closely written with few spaces between the lines.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows a piece of paper with handwritten text in what appears to be traditional Japanese script. The text is written in vertical columns from right to left, which is characteristic of classical Japanese writing. The script is likely written using a brush and ink, giving it an elegant and calligraphic appearance. The characters are neatly arranged, and the paper has a slightly aged look, suggesting it might be an old document or letter. The content of the text is not clear without translation, but it seems to be a formal or literary piece given the style of writing.

Text analysis

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