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Human Generated Data

Title

Ritual Wine Vessel (Zun)

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous gift, 1944.57.26

Human Generated Data

Title

Ritual Wine Vessel (Zun)

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous gift, 1944.57.26

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-17

Jar 95.6
Archaeology 95.3
Pottery 94.7
Vase 87.7
Tool 82.4
Soil 82
Urn 81.6
Cushion 75.1
Pot 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

ancient 99.3
art 98.8
no person 98
archaeology 96.6
container 96.5
old 96.2
travel 96.1
jug 95.9
carafe 95.8
urn 94.4
antique 94.2
sculpture 93.2
one 89.7
vase 89.5
stone 89.5
tower 89.4
watercraft 89.1
architecture 88.5
jar 87.9
pottery 87.8

Imagga
created on 2022-06-17

pitcher 100
vessel 100
container 100
vase 59.3
jar 41.2
jug 30.1
old 25.8
pot 25
object 23.4
antique 22.5
ancient 21.6
classical 21
decoration 21
drink 18.4
glass 17.9
traditional 17.5
vintage 17.4
pottery 16.8
decorative 16.7
ceramic 16.5
handle 15.3
brown 14.7
beverage 14.5
style 14.1
art 13.7
craft 13.4
single 13.1
close 13.1
life 12.5
nobody 12.4
retro 12.3
liquid 12.2
metal 12.1
aged 11.8
cup 11.7
past 10.6
old fashioned 10.5
earthenware 10.4
empty 10.3
food 10.3
culture 10.2
classic 10.2
water 10
bottle 9.9
history 9.8
fresh 9.8
health 9.7
home 9.6
temple 9.5
healthy 9.4
closeup 9.4
architecture 9.4
tradition 9.2
transparent 9
clay 8.8
cold 8.6
tea 8.5
stone 8.4
utensil 8.2
pattern 8.2
religion 8.1
natural 8
breakfast 8
kitchenware 7.9
wall 7.7
sculpture 7.6
religious 7.5
design 7.3
detail 7.2
domestic 7.2
textured 7

Google
created on 2022-06-17

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-17

sky 99.3
statue 87.8
sculpture 83
vase 61.3
black and white 61.1
ancient 57.5
ceramic ware 40.7
porcelain 4.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Axe

Clarifai

Vase

AWS Rekognition

Axe 82.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-17

nature landscape 88.7%
streetview architecture 8.7%
paintings art 1.5%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

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 large vase

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-08

an old black and white photo of a vase

OpenAI GPT

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

This is an image of an ancient bronze vessel, likely a flared cup or jar, with a distinct wide rim that curves outward. The surface of the vessel appears heavily corroded and textured, likely due to its age and the effects of time or burial. Ornate, intricate designs encircle the upper portion of the vessel, featuring patterns that might depict stylized figures, symbols, or decorative motifs typical of a specific historical culture. The base is slightly flared and rounded, providing stability to the object. The overall appearance suggests that it was used for ceremonial or functional purposes. The black-and-white nature of the image highlights the texture and form of the artifact.

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

The image depicts a large, antique bronze vessel, likely used for ceremonial or decorative purposes. The vessel features a wide, flared rim with a slightly rough texture, indicating age or perhaps corrosion. The body of the vessel is bulbous, narrowing slightly towards the base. Around the upper part of the vessel is a band of intricate decorations, possibly featuring stylized motifs or patterns. The surface of the vessel shows uneven textures and spots, which might be the result of oxidation or the natural aging process, giving it a historic character. The photo is in black and white, emphasizing the contrasts and textures of the bronze material. The vessel is set against a plain background, allowing it to be the focal point of the image.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows an ancient ceramic vessel or pot. The vessel has a distinctive shape, with a wide, rounded body and a narrower neck. The surface of the vessel appears to be rough and textured, suggesting it was handmade or crafted using traditional techniques. The vessel is decorated with intricate patterns or designs, possibly carved or incised into the surface. The overall appearance of the vessel suggests it is an artifact from a historical or archaeological context, likely from an ancient civilization or culture.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows an ancient bronze vessel, likely from China. It has an ornate, textured surface with intricate patterns and designs carved or cast into the metal. The vessel has a wide, flared rim at the top and a narrower, cylindrical base. Its shape suggests it may have been used for ritual purposes or as a decorative piece. The patina and wear on the surface indicate significant age, giving it an antique appearance. The black and white photograph emphasizes the vessel's textural details and aged character against a plain white background.

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

This image shows an ancient bronze vessel, likely from China. It appears to be a ritual bronze vessel known as a "gu" or similar ceremonial container, characterized by its wide flaring mouth at the top and a narrower base with a pedestal foot. The vessel has a decorative band with intricate patterns or motifs around its midsection, which appears to feature traditional Chinese designs. The surface shows significant patina and corrosion, giving it a mottled, textured appearance typical of ancient bronzes that have been buried for long periods. The vessel is photographed in black and white against a plain background, giving it a museum or archaeological documentation quality.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of an ancient vessel, characterized by its wide mouth and narrow base. The vessel's surface is adorned with intricate carvings, featuring a band around the middle and a pattern on the lower portion. The vessel's material appears to be metal, likely bronze or copper, given its dark color and the presence of patina. The background of the image is a plain white surface, suggesting that the photograph was taken in a studio setting. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of historical significance and cultural importance, as the vessel is likely an artifact from an ancient civilization.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an ancient, weathered bronze vessel. The vessel is positioned centrally in the frame, with its opening facing upwards and slightly to the left. It features a wide mouth and a narrow base, resembling a vase or urn.

The vessel's surface is heavily corroded, with visible signs of wear and tear. A decorative band encircles the middle section, adorned with intricate designs that are partially obscured by the corrosion. The background of the image is a plain white, suggesting that it may be a product photo or a museum display.

Overall, the image presents a striking example of ancient craftsmanship and the passage of time, with the vessel's weathered appearance serving as a testament to its age and history.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a cylindrical vessel with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The vessel appears to be made of stone or ceramic and has a rough, textured surface with visible cracks and chips. The vessel's body is adorned with intricate carvings or patterns, possibly depicting mythological or symbolic motifs. The top and bottom edges of the vessel are also decorated with decorative elements, such as a band of raised dots or a series of raised lines. The vessel is displayed against a plain, white background, which highlights its unique design and craftsmanship.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large, ancient vessel. The vessel is made of stone, and it has a cylindrical shape with a wide base that tapers slightly towards the top. The surface of the vessel is rough and uneven, suggesting that it is old and has been exposed to the elements for a long time. There are visible cracks and chips in the stone, indicating that it has been damaged over time. The vessel has a decorative band around the middle, which appears to be carved with intricate patterns. The band is slightly raised from the rest of the vessel, giving it a distinct texture. The overall appearance of the vessel suggests that it is an ancient artifact, possibly from a historical or archaeological site.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a black and white photograph of an ancient bronze vessel. The vessel is heavily textured, seemingly from age and corrosion. It sits on a circular base with a slightly flared foot. The body of the vessel is bulbous and rounded, topped with a narrower neck that widens again at the rim, which flares outward. Around the neck, just below the rim, is a decorative band featuring ornate patterns. The vessel is centered in the frame, against a plain background. The image is a scan of an old photographic negative, as indicated by the borders.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

The image showcases a black and white photograph of an ancient bronze vessel. The vessel is placed against a stark white background, emphasizing its form and intricate details. The vessel appears to be aged, with a textured surface that suggests the effects of time and possibly exposure to the elements.

The vessel's design is complex. It features a wide, flaring lip that extends outward from a more cylindrical body. The body of the vessel has a bulbous midsection and tapers down towards a sturdy, circular base. A decorative band is present around the vessel's upper body, which possibly displays intricate carvings or relief patterns.

The overall style and material of the vessel suggest it originates from an ancient civilization. The photo itself is well-composed, with good use of light and shadow to highlight the texture and form of the bronze. The absence of color allows for an appreciation of the vessel's design and any potential damage and weathering.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an ancient bronze vessel, which appears to be a ritual wine vessel known as a "zun" or "you." This type of vessel was commonly used in ancient Chinese culture, particularly during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The vessel has a distinctive shape with a wide, flared mouth and a broad, rounded body that tapers slightly towards the base.

The surface of the vessel shows signs of age and wear, with a patina that indicates it has been buried for a long time. There are decorative bands around the middle of the vessel, featuring intricate designs that may include stylized animals or abstract patterns, typical of ancient Chinese bronze artifacts. The base of the vessel is slightly raised and appears to have been designed for stability.

This type of artifact would have been used in ceremonial or ritual contexts, often in ancestral worship or other important ceremonies. The craftsmanship and detail suggest it was a valuable and significant item in its time.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-27

The image shows an ancient, possibly ritualistic or ceremonial, pottery vessel. It appears to be made of clay or a similar material and exhibits signs of age and wear, with a weathered surface that includes patches of discoloration and some areas that look like they have been chipped away. The vessel is tall and has a slightly flared top that narrows towards the bottom, which then flares out again towards the base.

Around the middle of the vessel, there is an intricate band with what seems to be a decorative design, possibly depicting animal or mythological figures, which suggests that the vessel might have cultural or historical significance. The overall shape and the style of the decoration could indicate that this artifact comes from an ancient civilization, potentially from East Asia, given the style of the decoration which includes what could be interpreted as Chinese or Korean artistic influences. The image is a monochrome photograph, which accentuates the texture and details of the vessel's surface.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-27

This image shows a bronze vase with an ancient aesthetic. The vase has a wide, flared opening that narrows down into a thinner neck before expanding again into a rounded body and then tapering to a base. The surface of the vase is textured and rough, showing signs of age and possibly weathering. There is a horizontal band of intricate designs around the neck of the vase, featuring what appears to be stylized animal or mythical creature motifs, possibly dragons or other serpentine creatures. The overall appearance suggests that the vase is an archaeological artifact, likely of East Asian origin, and it may have been used for ceremonial purposes. The monochrome photograph enhances the texture and details of the object.