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Human Generated Data

Title

Tripod Cup with an Elongated Handle in the Form of a Dragon Head and with Decoration of a 'T'ao-t'ieh' Mask and Three 'Ch'ih-lung' on the Exterior and of One 'Ch'i-lung' on the Interior

Date

18th century

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Mrs. Nicholas Brown, 1950.125.10

Human Generated Data

Title

Tripod Cup with an Elongated Handle in the Form of a Dragon Head and with Decoration of a 'T'ao-t'ieh' Mask and Three 'Ch'ih-lung' on the Exterior and of One 'Ch'i-lung' on the Interior

Date

18th century

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Mrs. Nicholas Brown, 1950.125.10

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-17

Machine 94.8
Pottery 77.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

art 99.4
one 98.1
no person 98.1
old 96.6
still life 96.2
monochrome 95
antique 94.1
ancient 94
vintage 93.7
design 93.5
bird 93
shadow 92.1
portrait 91.8
furniture 91.6
lid 91.2
retro 91.1
sculpture 89.2
ceramic 88.1
food 88
square 87.5

Imagga
created on 2022-06-17

pot 100
vessel 100
cooking utensil 87.6
container 78.5
kitchen utensil 58.3
utensil 40.3
cup 28.6
bowl 23
drink 21.7
tea 21.6
china 19.5
beverage 18
kitchen 16.1
porcelain 14.3
hot 14.2
saucer 13.6
ceramic 13.5
black 13.2
object 12.4
color 11.7
empty 11.2
bucket 11.1
decoration 10.8
close 10.8
traditional 10.8
breakfast 10.6
herbal 10.5
food 10.3
refreshment 10
dish 9.8
liquid 9.6
nobody 9.3
clean 9.2
metal 8.8
brown 8.8
healthy 8.8
water 8.7
life 8.6
glass 8.6
old 8.4
coffee 8.3
closeup 8.1
home 8
design 7.9
fresh 7.8
antique 7.8
restaurant 7.8
vase 7.7
handle 7.6
dinner 7.6
heat 7.4
single 7.4
tradition 7.4
meal 7.3
domestic 7.2
silver 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-17

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-17

text 87.9
black and white 55.5
old 41.2
ceramic ware 28.1
cup 28
porcelain 4.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wheel

Clarifai

Wheel

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 94.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-17

paintings art 73.7%
cars vehicles 7.6%
nature landscape 7.3%
pets animals 6.1%
macro flowers 2.3%
food drinks 1.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-17

an old photo of a vase 43.8%
an old photo of a bird 43.7%
old photo of a vase 36.2%

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a vase with a dragon head

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-04

a black and white photo of a bowl with a foot

OpenAI GPT

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

The image features an ancient, ornately designed vessel, likely made of metal, possibly bronze. The vessel has a wide, shallow bowl with a slightly flared rim. It is supported by three sculptural legs, which add balance and elegance to the piece. The side and rim of the vessel are adorned with intricate carvings or patterns, depicting stylized motifs typical of traditional or ritualistic art. A handle extends from one side, shaped in a creative, artistic form, possibly resembling animal-like features. The overall look indicates the object might belong to an ancient civilization, such as Chinese bronze artifacts associated with ceremonial use or offerings.

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

The image shows an ancient Chinese bronze vessel known as a "Jue." This type of vessel was commonly used in ancient China for serving and drinking wine. The Jue has a distinctive shape with a deep, rounded body and a long spout on one side. It stands on three legs, which are typically curved to resemble the legs of an animal. The surface of the vessel features intricate decorations and carvings, including animal motifs and designs. The vessel's handle is often shaped like a stylized animal or dragon. This design reflects the traditional aesthetic and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese bronze work. The photograph is in black and white, highlighting the contours and details of the bronze vessel against a plain white background.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows an antique bronze bowl or vessel with an ornate, decorative design. The bowl has a rounded, curved shape and appears to be supported by three legs or feet. The surface of the bowl is textured and features intricate patterns and designs, suggesting it is an artfully crafted and ornamental piece. The image is in black and white, giving it a classic, timeless aesthetic.

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

This appears to be an ancient Chinese bronze vessel, likely a libation cup or ceremonial container. It features a distinctive wide, shallow bowl shape supported by three legs. The vessel is decorated with intricate carved or cast patterns and has ornate handles or decorative elements along its sides. The dark patina suggests it's made of bronze and has aged over time. These types of vessels were commonly used in ritual ceremonies during China's Bronze Age period and were often symbols of power and status. The craftsmanship shows the sophisticated metalworking techniques of ancient Chinese artisans.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black ceramic bowl with ornate carvings, featuring three legs and a handle on the side. The bowl is positioned at an angle, with the front facing the right side of the image.

  • The bowl is made of black ceramic material.
  • It has a wide mouth and a narrow base.
  • The bowl is decorated with intricate carvings around its rim and body.
  • The carvings appear to be floral or leaf-like patterns.
  • The bowl has three legs, which are curved and tapered at the bottom.
  • The legs are evenly spaced and provide stability to the bowl.
  • A handle is attached to the side of the bowl, near the top.
  • The handle is curved and extends from the bowl's body to the rim.
  • The background of the image is a plain white surface.
  • The bowl casts a shadow on the surface below it.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the bowl is being displayed or showcased, possibly in a museum or gallery setting.

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

The image features a black-and-white photograph of an ancient Chinese bronze vessel, specifically a gu, which is a type of ritual wine vessel. The gu is characterized by its distinctive shape, with a wide mouth and a narrow base, and is typically decorated with intricate designs and motifs.

In this particular image, the gu is depicted in a side view, showcasing its ornate carvings and engravings. The vessel's body is adorned with a series of curved lines and geometric patterns, which are typical of ancient Chinese art. The handle of the gu is also visible, featuring a curved shape that is characteristic of this type of vessel.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the gu. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, emphasizing the beauty and craftsmanship of the ancient Chinese bronze vessel.

It's worth noting that the image appears to be a high-quality photograph, possibly taken for archival or educational purposes. The level of detail and clarity suggests that the image was captured using specialized equipment and techniques, such as macro photography or high-resolution scanning.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image shows a black and white photograph of a wine cup, possibly made of bronze. The cup has a curved body and a narrow neck, and it is standing on three legs. The cup's surface is decorated with intricate designs, including flowers and other motifs. The cup appears to be quite old, and it is placed on a white background. The cup's design and the use of bronze suggest that it may have been created during a specific historical period or by a particular culture.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a small, dark-colored object that appears to be an antique bowl or vessel. The object is placed on a plain, white background. The bowl has a unique design with intricate patterns and details. It has a round shape with a slightly curved body and a flat base. The bowl appears to be made of a dark material, possibly metal or ceramic.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-03

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a bronze vessel, likely an antique cup or goblet. The vessel has a wide, bowl-shaped top with a slightly flared rim. The body is adorned with intricate designs or patterns, and it stands on three short, animal-like legs. There is a decorative handle on the side of the vessel. The cup is positioned in the center of the frame, set against a plain, light-colored background. The overall aesthetic suggests a focus on showcasing the craftsmanship and details of the object.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-03

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph of an ornate, dark-colored vessel, likely made of metal. The vessel is presented against a plain, light-colored background.

Details:

  • Vessel Shape: The vessel is a type of tripod, with three legs supporting a large bowl-like upper section. The upper section has a gently flared rim.
  • Decoration: The exterior of the vessel is richly decorated with intricate relief carvings. The carvings appear to depict stylized floral or possibly animal motifs. There is elaborate decoration along the rim and around the legs.
  • Handle: One of the legs has formed into a stylized handle, with a curved shape.
  • Material and Finish: The dark color suggests a material like bronze or a similar metal. The finish appears somewhat glossy.
  • Lighting and Shadow: The lighting is even, with soft shadows indicating that the light source is above and slightly to the side of the vessel.

Overall, it is an antique object that suggests a vessel for ceremonial or decorative purposes.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts an intricately designed, tripod-legged vessel. The vessel appears to be made of a dark material, possibly metal or ceramic, and features detailed carvings. The design includes what looks like floral or vine patterns around the body of the vessel. The legs of the tripod are curved and appear to be stylized, possibly representing mythical creatures or animals. The vessel has a wide, shallow bowl shape, which suggests it might have been used for rituals or ceremonial purposes. The overall style and craftsmanship indicate that it could be an antique or a piece of traditional art.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image shows a black, ornately decorated metal vessel that appears to be a traditional East Asian artifact, possibly a bowl or a part of a larger set. The object has a wide, shallow bowl-like structure with a raised rim. The rim is adorned with intricate, carved patterns, possibly depicting figures or motifs. There are three distinct handles or supports at the bottom, each with a unique design that includes additional carvings and possibly depicting animals or mythical creatures. The craftsmanship suggests that this piece could be of historical or cultural significance, potentially dating back to an ancient or traditional period. The monochromatic color scheme of the image highlights the detailed craftsmanship and the texture of the metal.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This image shows an intricately designed black artifact, possibly a bowl or vessel, with a wide, open rim that tapers downward. The object is supported by three curved, dragon-like legs that merge into the main body of the piece. The surface of the artifact is adorned with detailed carvings, including what appear to be floral or mythical motifs. The overall appearance suggests that it may be an ancient or ceremonial item, possibly of East Asian origin. The craftsmanship indicates a high level of skill and artistry.