Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd: Fragment of a Large Dish with Inlaid Decoration

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Usher P. Coolidge, 1968.152.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd: Fragment of a Large Dish with Inlaid Decoration

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Usher P. Coolidge, 1968.152.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Soil 95.7
Fossil 85.2
Archaeology 72.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

no person 96.5
ancient 95
old 94.6
desktop 94.1
art 93.5
round out 90.4
nature 90.3
pattern 90.2
decoration 88.8
closeup 87.9
stone 87
antique 86.9
sculpture 86.3
design 86
disjunct 85.7
symbol 84.7
round 84.6
vintage 82.9
texture 82.8
one 82.5

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

buckle 100
fastener 100
restraint 94.2
device 63
money 25.5
old 25.1
currency 23.3
coin 21
antique 20.1
ancient 18.2
finance 17.7
metal 17.7
gold 17.3
art 17
decoration 16.6
banking 15.6
bank 15.2
cash 14.6
stone 14.5
wealth 14.4
history 14.3
culture 13.7
close 12.6
coins 12.5
sculpture 12.5
vintage 12.4
economy 11.1
silver 10.6
statue 10.5
business 10.3
object 10.3
structure 10
face 9.9
religion 9.9
shield 9.9
retro 9.8
financial 9.8
texture 9.7
detail 9.7
design 9.6
brass 9.5
shiny 9.5
golden 9.5
luxury 9.4
historical 9.4
architecture 9.4
rich 9.3
collection 9
one 9
treasure 8.7
ornament 8.6
temple 8.5
religious 8.4
head 8.4
savings 8.4
pattern 8.2
brown 8.1
closeup 8.1
symbol 8.1
bronze 7.9
travel 7.7
gift 7.7
pay 7.7
crown 7.6
wood 7.5
dollar 7.4
style 7.4
rough 7.3
market 7.1
paper 7.1
box 7

Google
created on 2019-07-07

Ammonoidea 75.1
Stone carving 71.6
Rock 64.4
Ceramic 59.4
Fossil 53.4
Carving 52.8

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

art 52.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 85.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a cake made to look like a face 34.6%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a bronze plate from the people.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a stoneware with a large circular design

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-03

a small ceramic object with a flower design on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image features a fragment of a ceramic object, showcasing intricate artistic patterns and designs. The shard has circular, symmetrical decorations in its center, resembling a floral or star-like motif. Surrounding this are geometric and wavy patterns radiating outward, giving the piece a textured appearance. The fragment's edges are irregular, indicating this object was once part of a larger piece, possibly a pottery vessel or plate. The color palette is primarily earthy, with dark brown tones interspersed with lighter-colored details and some areas of wear or erosion visible.

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

The image depicts a fragmented piece of pottery with a decorative pattern. The fragment features a circular design with a central motif resembling a star or flower, constructed from geometric shapes. This central design is surrounded by concentric bands with intricate patterns. The innermost band is decorated with radial lines extending from the central motif, while the next band features zigzag or wavy lines. The patterns are created using contrasting colors, likely a combination of dark browns and lighter shades. Some areas of the pottery appear worn or chipped, revealing the underlying material. The background is a neutral, light gradient, emphasizing the details and texture of the pottery fragment. This fragment may belong to an ancient piece, indicative of historical art or craftsmanship.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be an ancient carved stone or ceramic object. The fragment has an intricate, geometric pattern carved into its surface, with repeating fan-like designs and concentric circles. The pattern has a symmetrical, almost mandala-like appearance, with a central motif surrounded by radiating lines and shapes. The overall design has a striking visual complexity and appears to be the remnant of a larger, decorative object or architectural element.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a fragment of an ancient ceramic or pottery piece with intricate decorative patterns. The design features a circular medallion with radiating lines creating a sunburst or flower-like pattern. The piece has a dark background with lighter colored designs etched or painted on it. There are some pinkish-brown areas that appear to be either wear or part of the original design. The outer edge shows a repeating wavy or scalloped pattern. This style is reminiscent of medieval Islamic pottery or similar decorative ceramics from historical periods. The fragment appears to be well-preserved despite being broken, allowing us to see the detailed craftsmanship of the original complete piece.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a piece of pottery with a unique design, showcasing a blend of earthy tones and intricate patterns.

Key Features:

  • Color Palette: The pottery features a predominantly brown color scheme, with lighter shades of brown and beige used for the design.
  • Design: The design on the pottery is intricate, comprising various patterns and shapes, including lines, circles, and geometric forms.
  • Shape: The pottery is irregularly shaped, with a rough, uneven edge and a slightly curved surface.
  • Background: The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from light gray at the top to white at the bottom, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the pottery.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a visually appealing and detailed representation of the pottery, highlighting its unique design and earthy tones. The use of a gradient background effectively draws attention to the pottery, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a fossilized object, likely a rock or stone, with a circular pattern etched into its surface. The object is positioned at an angle, with the left side closer to the viewer and the right side further away. The circular pattern features a series of concentric rings, each with a unique design. The outermost ring has a wavy pattern, while the inner rings have more intricate designs, including what appears to be a flower-like shape in the center.

The object itself has a rough, textured surface, with visible cracks and imperfections. It is primarily gray in color, with some areas appearing lighter or darker due to the texture and shading. The background of the image is a gradient of blue and white, which helps to highlight the object's details.

Overall, the image suggests that the object is a fossil or a piece of ancient rock that has been preserved for millions of years. The circular pattern and intricate designs on its surface may indicate that it was once part of a larger structure or organism, such as a shell or a plant.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image features a fragment of a ceramic object. The ceramic piece is irregular in shape, with a textured surface that shows signs of age and wear. The fragment appears to be part of a larger vessel, possibly a bowl or plate, given the curvature and the decorative patterns visible on it. The ceramic has a dark, earthy tone with a rough, unglazed surface. Intricate designs are etched into the surface, consisting of geometric patterns and possibly symbolic motifs. The patterns include concentric circles, lines, and possibly floral or abstract designs. The ceramic appears to be made from a type of clay that has been fired at a high temperature, giving it a durable and somewhat rugged appearance. The fragment is placed against a plain, light-colored background, which highlights the intricate details and textures of the ceramic piece.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image displays an ancient piece of pottery, which appears to be a fragment of a larger vessel. The pottery fragment is irregular in shape, with a rough and weathered surface. The pottery is made of a dark brown clay material, with some areas showing a lighter brown or reddish hue. The surface of the pottery is decorated with intricate geometric patterns, including concentric circles, zigzag lines, and other abstract shapes. These patterns are etched or incised into the clay surface, creating a textured and detailed design. The fragment appears to have been broken or damaged, with some parts missing or chipped away. The image is captured against a plain white background, highlighting the details and textures of the pottery fragment.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic plate or vessel. The artifact is broken, revealing a section of the original design. It appears to be an ancient artifact, showcasing a decorative pattern.

Specifics

  • Color Palette: The primary colors are shades of dark brown and cream, giving the piece a rustic appearance. There are also touches of light brown or tan, particularly where some of the design elements are.
  • Design: The central part of the fragment features a circular design. There are concentric layers of decorations. The center of the design appears to have a stylized floral or star-like motif. The design incorporates lines, and geometric patterns like semi-circles, wavy lines, and radial elements.
  • Texture: The surface of the fragment looks slightly rough, with visible texture. This is likely a consequence of the ceramic material and the passage of time. The break lines along the edges are also noticeable.
  • Condition: The fragment is in a weathered state, with its edges broken. The overall condition suggests that it has been aged and possibly recovered from archaeological context.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of decorated pottery. The fragment is roughly square in shape with irregular edges, suggesting it was broken off from a larger object. The base color of the pottery is a dark, possibly gray or brown, color.

The decoration is primarily a repeating geometric pattern in a lighter color, possibly cream or off-white. The pattern appears to be centered around a central point, with radiating designs. These designs include elements like short, repeating lines that follow the curve of the original object, as well as repeating curved lines. Some of the design elements have been filled in with a brown, possibly clay-like, material.

The pottery has a rough, textured appearance, which could be due to age, damage, or the type of material used in its construction. The image is taken in a well-lit setting against a plain background, which allows for clear viewing of the pottery fragment and its decorations.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient ceramic artifact, likely a piece of pottery. The fragment features intricate decorative patterns. The central design consists of a circular motif with radiating lines, resembling a stylized sun or flower with petals. Inside this circular motif, there are three distinct, raised elements that appear to be remnants of some material, possibly corrosion or mineral deposits. Surrounding the central design, there are wavy and zigzag patterns, adding to the decorative complexity of the piece. The fragment has a rough, broken edge, indicating that it is part of a larger artifact. The overall coloration is earthy, with shades of brown and gray, typical of ancient pottery.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image shows a fossilized ammonite, a type of marine mollusk that was widely distributed during the Mesozoic era. This specific specimen appears to be an ammonite shell, characterized by its spiral structure. The fossil has a dark, almost black exterior with lighter, wavy patterns that define the spiral ridges. The center of the spiral is hollow, and there are some visible signs of erosion or damage, such as cracks and minor fractures. The fossil is resting on a plain white surface, which contrasts sharply with its dark color and intricate pattern, highlighting its details.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This is an image of a fragment of a ceramic artifact, likely an ancient dish or plate. The piece is irregularly shaped due to its broken edges and shows clear signs of age, with a dark, weathered surface. It features intricate decorative patterns, including concentric circles and radiating lines, with a central motif that resembles a flower or sunburst. The visible design is created through incised lines filled with a lighter material, possibly slip or a different clay, creating a contrast against the darker background. Parts of the artifact appear to have additional texture or material, such as the reddish-brown patches near the center, which may be remnants of paint or glaze. The overall style and patterns suggest a connection to ancient pottery traditions, possibly of Mediterranean or Near Eastern origin.