Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd: Fragment of a Vessel

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Langdon Warner, 1946.18.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd: Fragment of a Vessel

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Langdon Warner, 1946.18.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Food 100
Rock 84.1
French Loaf 78.3
Bread Loaf 78.3
Dessert 62.4
Mineral 61.8
Confectionery 60
Sweets 60

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

food 99.8
no person 99.7
slice 99
chocolate 98.3
delicious 97.4
sweet 97.2
slice of 97.1
bread 95.8
pastry 95.1
cake 94.3
stranded 93.8
bakery 93.7
candy 93.2
sugar 92.7
tasty 92.6
grow 92.4
pie 91.9
dark 91.7
cream 91.6
refreshment 91.1

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

chocolate 100
food 95.9
toast 61.1
bread 49.2
slice 43.7
loaf 42.8
baked 41.3
brown 40.5
bakery 39.5
delicious 34.7
meal 33.3
breakfast 31.9
tasty 31.8
cake 31.1
sugar 29.7
piece 29.4
crust 29.1
healthy 29
dessert 28.5
diet 28.3
snack 26.5
pastry 25
fresh 24.9
wheat 24.8
sweet 24.5
nutrition 23.5
close 23.4
eat 22.7
cut 22.4
grain 22.2
eating 21.9
gourmet 20.4
closeup 18.9
bake 18.3
organic 17.7
sliced 17.3
whole 17.2
baking 16.5
flour 15.6
cereal 15.5
dark 15.1
rye 14.7
plate 14.4
dinner 14.3
candy 12.9
lunch 12.9
baker 12.8
kitchen 12.5
homemade 12.5
nobody 12.5
treat 12.4
seed 12.2
natural 12.1
carbohydrates 11.8
cream 11.2
crusty 10.9
slices 10.7
sandwich 10.6
object 10.3
pie 9.7
appetizing 9.6
nutritious 9.5
sauce 9.4
fat 9.3
traditional 9.2
full 9.2
cooking 8.7
portion 8.7
seeds 8.7
jelly 8.5
studio 8.4
health 8.3
freshness 8.3
dish 8.2
ingredient 8.1
detail 8.1
life 7.8
black 7.8
bun 7.8
pieces 7.8
temptation 7.7
calories 7.7
product 7.5
confectionery 7.5
three 7.5

Google
created on 2019-07-07

Rock 88
Mineral 82.1
Igneous rock 55.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

cake 99.5
chocolate 98.5
piece 96.6
food 94.2
baked goods 86.3
slice 80.1
recipe 58.5
rye bread 54.1
dessert 48.7
eaten 48.5
half 37
bread 36

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

Baked goods

AWS Rekognition

Bread 100%

Clarifai

Baked goods 33.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

food drinks 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a piece of chocolate cake on a plate 60%
a piece of chocolate cake 59.9%
a piece of cake on a plate 59.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of bread bread with a slice of bread on it

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

a piece of stone with brown and black paint on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image shows a fragment of pottery or ceramic. The piece is irregularly shaped and appears broken or chipped. It exhibits two distinct textures or layers. The top portion has a glossy, dark reddish-brown finish, likely a glaze, suggesting it was originally part of a decorated or functional vessel. The bottom portion has a rough, porous, matte surface with a beige or grayish tone, indicating the unglazed, fired clay material. The fragment shows natural wear and minor imperfections, including small holes or indentations.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a fragment of pottery known as Arretine ware, which is characterized by its fine, red gloss. The shard is roughly triangular in shape, with a glossy, reddish-brown upper surface and a textured, beige-colored lower surface. The glossy portion shows signs of wear and minor pitting, which adds to its historical and archaeological interest. The textural contrast between the smooth, shiny glaze and the rougher, matte underside indicates this was part of a decorative piece, likely used for serving or dining in Roman times. Overall, the shard provides insight into ancient ceramic techniques and aesthetics.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a rock formation composed of two distinct layers. The top layer appears to be a reddish-brown color, with a rough and uneven surface. The bottom layer is a lighter, more beige color and has a more uniform, textured appearance. The overall shape of the rock formation is irregular and angular, suggesting it may be a natural geological formation rather than a man-made object.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a close-up view of a rough, jagged rock. The rock has an irregular shape with a reddish-brown, rusty colored exterior. The surface appears weathered and pitted, with various indentations and protrusions. The bottom portion of the rock is a lighter tan color, likely where it was broken off from a larger piece. Overall, the rock has an aged, natural appearance suggesting it has been exposed to the elements for a long time.

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

This image shows a fragment or shard of what appears to be ancient pottery or ceramics. The piece has two distinct layers or colors - a reddish-brown glazed or finished surface on top, and a lighter beige or tan colored clay body underneath. The fragment has irregular, broken edges and appears to be photographed against a white background. The texture of the clay body appears somewhat rough and porous, while the upper glazed surface is smoother and more reflective. This type of artifact is commonly found at archaeological sites and can provide information about historical pottery-making techniques and cultural practices.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image presents a detailed view of a ceramic piece, showcasing its unique characteristics. The object is a fragment of a ceramic piece, likely originating from an ancient or historical context.

  • Shape and Size:
    • The ceramic piece is irregularly shaped, with a rough, uneven edge on the left side.
    • Its size is not explicitly stated, but it appears to be a small to medium-sized fragment.
  • Coloration:
    • The top portion of the ceramic piece features a glossy, dark brown glaze.
    • The bottom section has a matte, light brown color with visible pores and imperfections.
  • Texture:
    • The surface of the ceramic piece exhibits a rough, porous texture, particularly in the lower section.
    • The glaze on the top portion is smooth and glossy.
  • Composition:
    • The ceramic piece is composed of clay, with the glaze likely made from a combination of metal oxides and other materials.
    • The presence of pores and imperfections suggests that the piece may have been fired at a relatively low temperature.
  • Context:
    • The ceramic piece is set against a plain white background, which helps to highlight its features.
    • The image does not provide any information about the context in which the piece was found or its historical significance.

In summary, the image presents a detailed view of a ceramic piece, showcasing its unique shape, coloration, texture, and composition. The piece's rough, porous texture and glossy glaze suggest that it may have been fired at a relatively low temperature. The image does not provide any information about the piece's context or historical significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a piece of broken pottery, with the top portion featuring a dark brown glaze and the bottom half showcasing a lighter, more porous material. The object is positioned at an angle, with the left side slightly higher than the right. The background of the image is white, suggesting that it may be a product photo or part of a museum exhibit.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a broken piece of ceramic or pottery with a brown and beige color. The piece has a rough surface with some small holes and cracks. The brown part of the piece appears to be a glaze or coating, while the beige part is the base material. The piece is placed on a white surface, probably a table or a shelf. The image is taken from a low angle, giving the piece a three-dimensional appearance.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features a fragment of a brown object, possibly a piece of pottery, placed on a white surface. The object has a rough, uneven texture and appears to be made of a mixture of materials, possibly clay and other substances. The object's surface is covered in small holes, which could be the result of the manufacturing process or wear and tear over time. The object's color is a deep, rich brown, with a slightly glossy finish. The image is well-lit, with the object's surface clearly visible and the background providing a stark contrast. Overall, the image conveys a sense of age and history, as if the object has been through many hands and has seen better days.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a broken fragment of pottery or ceramic material. The fragment is roughly triangular in shape with uneven, jagged edges, suggesting it broke off from a larger piece. The upper portion of the fragment is covered with a smooth, glossy, dark brown glaze that has some shiny reflections. This glaze stops abruptly at an uneven line that separates it from the lower portion.

The lower portion is unglazed and has a rough, porous texture with a lighter, tan-brown color. There are small holes and irregularities visible in the unglazed area, giving it a coarse, natural appearance. The contrast between the smooth, glossy glaze and the rough, matte surface of the unglazed section is quite striking. The fragment is resting on a white surface, likely a table or background for photography. The lighting is even, highlighting the textures and colors of the fragment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be a ceramic object, likely a piece of pottery or a similar item. The fragment has a distinct two-toned appearance. The top portion is covered in a glossy, dark reddish-brown glaze, suggesting it might have been fired at a high temperature. The bottom section is unglazed and has a rough, porous texture. This bottom section is a muted beige-brown color. There are some small holes and imperfections visible on both surfaces of the fragment, indicating the material is not perfectly uniform. The edges of the fragment are broken and irregular, further emphasizing its fragmentary nature. The background is a plain white surface.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a fragment of pottery or ceramic material. The fragment appears to be a piece of a larger vessel, such as a jar or bowl. The upper part of the fragment has a reddish-brown glaze, which is smooth and shiny, indicating it was likely part of the interior or exterior surface of the vessel. The lower part of the fragment is unglazed and has a rougher, more porous texture, showing the natural clay body of the pottery. There are visible inclusions and imperfections in the clay, which are common in handmade or traditional ceramics. The fragment has a broken edge, suggesting it was part of an archaeological find or a broken artifact.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

The image shows a piece of a ceramic fragment with a distinct two-toned appearance. The top part of the fragment has a glossy, reddish-brown glaze, which appears to be worn or chipped, revealing the underlying surface. The bottom part is a solid, earthy-toned clay body with a rough texture and visible specks and pores, indicating that it is likely the original material before glazing. The overall shape of the fragment is irregular and jagged, with a natural, uneven edge. The background is plain white, which makes the object the focus of the image.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

This image shows a fragment of a ceramic object, likely a piece of ancient pottery or a tile. The fragment is curved, suggesting it may have been part of a larger cylindrical or rounded structure. The top surface is glazed in a reddish-brown color, while the bottom surface is unglazed and shows the texture of the clay, which includes small black inclusions and some pitting. The edges of the fragment are irregular and chipped, indicating it has been broken off from a larger piece. The overall appearance suggests it may be an archaeological artifact.