Human Generated Data

Title

Ritual Bell (Bo zhong) with Decorative Panels of Interlaced Dragons, Bosses in the Form of Coiled Dragons, and Handle in the Form of Addorsed Felines

Date

late 6th-early 5th century BCE

People

-

Classification

Ritual Implements

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.52.108

Human Generated Data

Title

Ritual Bell (Bo zhong) with Decorative Panels of Interlaced Dragons, Bosses in the Form of Coiled Dragons, and Handle in the Form of Addorsed Felines

Date

late 6th-early 5th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.52.108

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-10

Bronze 100
Bell 83.4
Pottery 60.2
Archaeology 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

ancient 99.3
old 99.1
art 99.1
bronze 98.8
antique 97.7
sculpture 97.6
brass 97.2
retro 97
handle 96.9
no person 96.9
metalwork 95.6
armor 95.6
traditional 95.1
container 94.9
decoration 94
design 92.7
vintage 92.7
gold 92.6
religion 91.5
copper 91.2

Imagga
created on 2018-12-28

thimble 100
cap 100
container 100
protective covering 98.8
covering 65.6
old 25.8
antique 21.9
decoration 21.7
culture 21.3
traditional 20.8
gold 20.5
object 20.5
metal 20.1
ancient 18.1
art 15
cup 14.5
ornament 13.8
brass 13.7
china 13.7
drink 13.4
close 13.1
decorative 12.5
pot 11.9
color 11.7
retro 11.5
gift 11.2
handle 10.5
statue 10.5
tea 10.3
golden 10.3
souvenir 9.8
brown 9.6
tradition 9.2
wealth 9
history 8.9
glass 8.8
bronze 8.8
treasure 8.7
jug 8.5
vintage 8.3
style 8.2
symbol 8.1
teapot 8.1
celebration 8
shiny 7.9
ceramics 7.8
money 7.7
oriental 7.6
pattern 7.5
wood 7.5
east 7.5
vase 7.4
single 7.4
ornate 7.3
black 7.2
silver 7.1
wooden 7

Google
created on 2018-12-28

bianzhong 86.3
artifact 81.4
bell 80.3
metal 68.4
ceramic 67.5
church bell 58
pottery 56.5
ghanta 52.3

Microsoft
created on 2018-12-28

old 53.5
stacked 22.1
colored 12.4
ceramic 12.4
museum 8.8
art 5.3
pottery 4

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 100%

Captions

Azure OpenAI

Created on 2024-01-25

This image shows an ancient Chinese bronze bell, known as a "bo". It has a cylindrical body that tapers slightly at the bottom, with multiple prominent raised ridges encircling it, each decorated with round, boss-like protrusions. The lower part of the bell is enriched with intricate inscriptions or motifs. Above these inscriptions, the upper section of the bell features two parallel bands with a repeated pattern, possibly of a dragon or other traditional motifs. At the top, the bell possesses a prominent and ornate handle, with two symmetrical, stylized dragon or mythical beast figures. The creatures are facing outward from the center of the handle with their bodies adjoined in the middle. The beasts have intricate scaled bodies, spiraling tails, and fierce expressions. The handle appears to rise above and possibly also serves as a suspension point for the bell. The bell has a rich patina, indicating considerable age, ranging from a vibrant green typical of aged bronze to a deeper golden brown. It appears to be a fine example of ancient metallurgy and design, likely serving both a practical purpose for sound and a decorative role, reflecting the artistry of the period it was created in.

Anthropic Claude

Created on 2024-03-29

The image appears to show an ancient bronze vessel or bell. The object has a distinctive shape, with a rounded body and a prominent handle or loop at the top. The surface of the vessel is covered in intricate patterns and decorations, including what appears to be stylized mythical creatures or animals. The overall appearance and design suggest this is an artifact from a historical or cultural tradition, though I cannot identify the specific origin or purpose of the object.

Meta Llama

Created on 2024-12-01

The image depicts an ancient Chinese bronze artifact, specifically a ritual bell, characterized by its distinctive shape and intricate design. * **Shape and Size:** * The bell is cylindrical in shape, with a flat bottom and a narrow top. * It has a rounded body with a series of raised dots or bumps along its length. * The bell's height is approximately 1/3 of its width, giving it a slightly conical appearance. * **Handle:** * The bell features a handle at the top, which is shaped like a dragon or a mythical creature. * The handle is attached to the bell by two small loops on either side. * The handle is decorated with intricate carvings and patterns. * **Decorations:** * The bell is adorned with various decorations, including carvings and patterns. * The carvings depict scenes from Chinese mythology and legends. * The patterns include geometric shapes and floral motifs. * **Material:** * The bell is made of bronze, a metal alloy that was highly valued in ancient China. * The bronze has a greenish patina, indicating that it has been exposed to the elements for many years. * **Age:** * The bell is estimated to be over 2,000 years old, dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE). * It was likely used in religious ceremonies and rituals during this period. In summary, the image shows an ancient Chinese bronze bell with a unique shape and intricate design. The bell features a handle shaped like a dragon or mythical creature and is decorated with carvings and patterns depicting scenes from Chinese mythology and legends. The bell is made of bronze and has a greenish patina, indicating that it has been exposed to the elements for many years. It is estimated to be over 2,000 years old, dating back to the Han Dynasty.