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, 1946.18.5

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd: Fragment of a Vessel

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Langdon Warner, 1946.18.5

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Tool 91.7
Anvil 70.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

no person 99.2
one 95.5
still life 94.4
cutout 91.8
food 91.1
leather 85.8
two 85.4
industry 83.8
rock 81.5
dark 81.2
dirty 80.8
wear 78.5
desktop 78.4
disjunct 77.5
grow 77.3
isolated 77.2
rough 77.1
candy 77
texture 74.6
studio 74.5

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

brake pad 72.3
restraint 64.5
device 61.1
tool 36.3
metal 33.8
steel 33.6
holster 31.3
wrench 26.6
sheath 25.6
work 25.1
construction 23.1
equipment 21.7
object 21.2
spanner 19.6
protective covering 19.4
repair 19.2
close 18.8
iron 18.7
old 18.1
black 18
shiny 15.8
covering 15.5
tools 15.2
chrome 15.1
cartridge holder 14.8
industrial 14.5
weapon 14.4
handle 14.3
closeup 14.1
tooth 13.8
leather 13.3
industry 12.8
plumber 12.8
rusty 12.4
single 12.3
hand 12.1
supply chamber 11.8
shoe 11.7
silver 11.5
instrument 11.3
mechanic 10.7
fix 10.7
worker 10.7
engineering 10.5
hammer 10.5
objects 10.4
pair 10.4
home 10.4
tighten 9.9
adjustable 9.9
mechanical 9.7
hardware 9.6
foot 9.5
mechanical device 9.3
gun 9.3
service 9.3
screw 8.9
detail 8.8
bolt 8.8
repairing 8.8
manual 8.8
machine 8.7
stainless 8.7
improvement 8.7
footwear 8.6
metallic 8.3
vintage 8.3
gray 8.1
cut 8.1
mechanism 8
workshop 7.8
shoes 7.7
wear 7.7
wood 7.5
clothing 7.2

Google
created on 2023-10-30

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

indoor 86.2
piece 82.5
chocolate 77.1
tool 47.5
eaten 38.3
half 37.2

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

nature landscape 96.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a piece of chocolate cake 36.3%
a piece of cake 36.2%
a piece of cake with a knife 26.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a small piece of stoneware with a stoneware piece of a shoe -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image shows a fragmented piece of pottery or ceramic. The object is broken with visible sharp edges and appears to be a curved section. The outer surface is smooth and glazed with a dark, shiny finish, possibly black or dark brown. The interior and exposed edges reveal a rough, lighter-colored material, likely the unglazed base of the ceramic. This could be an archaeological artifact or a shard from a broken ceramic vessel. The item is displayed against a plain, white background.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a fragment of a black-glazed ceramic piece. The shard appears to be part of a larger object, possibly a vessel or pottery item. The glaze on the exterior is a dark, glossy black, while the interior and edges show a lighter, matte grey color, indicating the material from which it was made. The fragment is irregularly shaped, with one side curving slightly inward and jagged edges where it likely broke off from the rest of the pottery. The image is taken against a plain white background, highlighting the texture and color contrast of the ceramic piece.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a broken piece of pottery, likely ceramic, with a dark brown glaze and a rough, uneven edge. The object is positioned at an angle, with its left side facing the camera and its right side tilted away. The pottery is broken into two main pieces, with the larger piece on the left and the smaller piece on the right. The larger piece has a smooth, glossy surface, while the smaller piece has a more matte finish.

The pottery appears to be quite old, with visible signs of wear and tear. The glaze is chipped in several places, revealing the underlying clay beneath. The edges of the pottery are rough and jagged, suggesting that it was broken at some point in the past.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery. There are no other objects or features in the image, allowing the viewer to focus solely on the pottery.

Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the broken pottery, showcasing its unique characteristics and features.

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

The image depicts a piece of broken pottery, likely from an archaeological site. The pottery is dark brown and has a glossy finish, with visible speckles throughout. It appears to be made of clay or ceramic material.

The piece is broken into several fragments, with some edges being rough and jagged while others are smooth. There are also some areas where the pottery has been worn down or eroded over time.

In the background, there is a plain white surface that provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the pottery. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in a laboratory or museum setting, possibly as part of an archaeological study or exhibit.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the pottery's texture, color, and condition, which can be useful for researchers or enthusiasts interested in learning more about this particular piece of history.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a broken piece of bone, likely from a human or animal, with a distinct curvature. The bone appears to be dark in color, possibly due to the preservation process or natural coloration. One end of the bone has a rough, uneven surface, while the other end has a smoother, more polished appearance. There is a noticeable crack or fracture running along the length of the bone, which appears to have been caused by a significant impact or trauma. The bone's texture and structure suggest that it is a long bone, such as a femur or tibia, and the curvature indicates that it may have been part of a limb or appendage.

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

The image features a broken piece of an object, possibly a piece of pottery, resting on a white surface. The object is broken into two parts, with a large piece on the right and a smaller piece on the left. The object has a grayish-black color with a rough texture, and it has a few small holes on the surface. The object appears to be made of clay, and it is possibly an ancient artifact.

Google Gemini

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

The image showcases a fragment of a ceramic object, likely a piece of pottery or a similar artifact. The object exhibits a dark, glossy, and potentially glazed surface that appears to be a deep brown or black color. The surface has a somewhat uneven texture and shows some minor imperfections or wear, adding character to the piece. The edges of the fragment are chipped and rough, indicative of breakage or damage. The exposed interior of the ceramic shows a lighter, more porous, and unfinished material, contrasting with the polished outer surface. There is a light-colored, rectangular piece seemingly attached to the top, made of a less refined material. The object is positioned on a clean, white background, which emphasizes the details of the artifact.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be a ceramic roofing tile. The tile is primarily dark brown with a glossy finish. At the top, a lighter gray, rougher piece of material (possibly unglazed ceramic) is visible. The fragment has broken edges, indicating that it is not a complete tile. The glossy dark brown glaze has small imperfections and variations in color, adding to its aged appearance. The background is a plain white surface.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a fragment of pottery, likely a shard from an ancient or historical ceramic vessel. The shard has a smooth, dark surface with a glossy finish, which may indicate it was part of a glazed or polished piece of pottery. The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, suggesting it has broken off from a larger piece. There are also visible signs of wear and damage, such as small chips and cracks.

The shard has a somewhat curved and elongated shape, which could suggest it was part of a handle or a rim of a vessel. The surface appears to be slightly convex, indicating it might have been part of a rounded or cylindrical object. The coloration is predominantly dark, possibly black or a very dark brown, with some lighter, possibly grey or beige, areas where the glaze or surface finish has worn away or been chipped off.

Overall, the fragment appears to be an artifact, possibly of archaeological or historical significance, given its aged and worn appearance.