Human Generated Data

Title

Ritual Bell (Bo zhong) with Stylized Dragon and 'Taotie' Decor and with Handle in the Form of Confronting Dragons

Date

475 BCE - 221 BCE

People

-

Classification

Ritual Implements

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.52.178

Human Generated Data

Title

Ritual Bell (Bo zhong) with Stylized Dragon and 'Taotie' Decor and with Handle in the Form of Confronting Dragons

Date

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.52.178

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-21

Bronze 100
Mailbox 71.1
Letterbox 71.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

bronze 99.2
art 99.2
ancient 98.9
decoration 98.5
old 98.5
container 98.2
antique 98
metalwork 98
sculpture 97.9
design 96.5
retro 95.6
vintage 95.3
style 95.2
no person 95.2
copper 93.7
traditional 93.2
religion 92.7
handle 92.5
culture 91.9
handmade 91.5

Imagga
created on 2022-05-21

bag 100
container 100
purse 31.5
object 25.6
old 25.1
metal 22.5
mailbag 19.5
decoration 18.1
antique 16.7
grenade 16.5
traditional 15
close 14.3
thimble 14.2
bomb 13.3
gold 12.3
cap 11.9
retro 11.5
handle 11.5
ancient 11.2
brown 11
glass 10.9
protective covering 10.6
box 10.5
celebration 10.4
explosive device 10.3
culture 10.2
money 10.2
drink 10
decorative 10
wealth 9.9
lock 9.8
wooden 9.7
ornament 9.5
gift 9.5
closeup 9.4
chest 9.2
single 9
color 8.9
safe 8.6
holiday 8.6
golden 8.6
accessory 8.6
business 8.5
wood 8.3
safety 8.3
pot 8.2
present 8.2
symbol 8.1
leather 8
nobody 7.8
case 7.8
treasure 7.7
rust 7.7
jewelry 7.7
old fashioned 7.6
savings 7.5
covering 7.4
vintage 7.4
style 7.4
tradition 7.4
history 7.2
art 7.2

Google
created on 2022-05-21

Head 97.4
Art 85.2
Sculpture 79
Font 75.6
Metal 69.6
Rectangle 68.8
Pattern 68.3
Wood 67.9
Fashion accessory 67.6
Monument 63.4
Circle 57.7
Artifact 57.7
Rock 56.8
Home accessories 56.3
Ancient history 56.1
Sitting 56.1
Carving 55.5
Statue 54.9
Ceramic 54.3
Brass 53.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-21

ceramic 72.9
art 53.3
old 49.4
stacked 45.5
different 33.3
stack 23.2
several 10.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Mailbox
Mailbox 71.1%

Categories

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-29

This image depicts an ancient Chinese bronze bell (a zhōng) from the Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), specifically from the Warring States period (475–221 BCE). The bell is elaborately decorated with intricate patterns and has an arched knob at the top resembling two abstract dragon-like creatures facing each other. The body of the bell is adorned with raised knobs arranged in horizontal rows, with complex motifs in between the rows and in vertical bands. The lower part of the bell exhibits fine engravings of geometric designs and stylized mythical creatures. The bronze surface has developed a greenish patina over time, which is typical of ancient bronze artifacts. This type of bell was often used in ritual ceremonies and is a fine example of ancient Chinese metallurgical and artistic skills.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-26

The image shows an ancient Chinese bronze bell known as a "bianzhong". It is an inverted bell without a clapper, with a flared bottom and a top that narrows into a looped handle. The bell features intricate surface decorations including rows of raised bosses (circular dot-like patterns) and ornate carvings resembling Taotie masks and thunder patterns, characteristic of ancient Chinese bronzes. The top has an elaborate carved handle featuring an interlocking dragon-like design, showing the high level of craftsmanship. The patina indicates considerable age, with varied green and brown hues from oxidation over time. This piece likely served both musical and ceremonial functions in its historical context.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image depicts an ancient bronze bell or ritual vessel with intricate decorative patterns and an elaborate top. The surface of the object has a distinctive green patina, suggesting it is an antique made of bronze. The bell-shaped body features multiple registers with decorative motifs, including circular elements that may represent faces or other symbolic designs. The top of the vessel has an arched openwork design with curving forms suggestive of animal or mythological figures. Overall, this appears to be a rare and well-preserved example of ancient Chinese bronze craftsmanship and artistry.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-23

The image depicts a bronze bell with intricate designs and a handle featuring two dragons. The bell is made of bronze and has a green patina, indicating age and wear. It is shaped like a traditional Chinese bell, with a wide base that tapers to a narrower top. The surface of the bell is adorned with various designs, including lines, circles, and other geometric shapes. These designs are likely symbolic or decorative, and may have been added to the bell during its creation. At the top of the bell, there is a handle in the shape of two dragons facing each other. The dragons are stylized and have curved bodies, with their heads turned towards each other. They appear to be grasping something in their mouths, possibly a ball or a ring. The handle is attached to the top of the bell by two small loops, which are also decorated with intricate designs. Overall, the image suggests that the bell is an ancient Chinese artifact, possibly used for religious or ceremonial purposes. The presence of the dragons on the handle adds to the bell's cultural significance, as dragons are often associated with good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-30

The image presents a bronze artifact, likely a bell, characterized by its cylindrical shape with a flat base and a rounded top. The object features a series of raised lines and circular patterns on its surface, with a prominent vertical line running down the center. At the top, a handle is adorned with intricate carvings of animals, possibly dragons or phoenixes, and a decorative archway. The bronze artifact exhibits a greenish patina, indicating its age and exposure to the elements. The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that it may be a museum or gallery setting where the artifact is displayed for public viewing. Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the artifact's design and craftsmanship, highlighting its historical significance and cultural importance.