Human Generated Data

Title

'Zun' Ritual Wine Vessel with Decorative Bands of Birds and Dragons

Date

early Western Zhou period, mid 11th-early 10th Century BCE

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.52.94

Human Generated Data

Title

'Zun' Ritual Wine Vessel with Decorative Bands of Birds and Dragons

Date

early Western Zhou period, mid 11th-early 10th Century BCE

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.52.94

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-10

Jar 100
Pottery 100
Vase 100
Bronze 99.9
Urn 93.3
Bottle 79.1
Shaker 79.1
Glass 57.9
Art 56.5
Porcelain 56.5
Archaeology 55.7
Goblet 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-08-20

no person 99.9
container 99.5
vase 99.2
pottery 98.5
ancient 97.4
one 96.6
antique 96.6
kitchenware 96.4
tableware 96.2
art 95.9
jug 95.7
empty 95.6
old 94.6
still life 93.5
urn 93.4
retro 93.2
pot 92.6
carafe 92.5
isolate 91.6
simplicity 91.6

Imagga
created on 2018-08-20

vessel 100
container 100
vase 96.7
pitcher 95.1
jar 70.6
drink 37.6
cup 36.3
glass 34.7
beverage 31.9
liquid 30.5
object 20.5
jug 19.1
transparent 18.8
nobody 17.9
alcohol 16.3
pot 15.6
cold 15.5
empty 15.5
water 15.3
fresh 15
ceramic 14.5
decoration 14.5
refreshment 13.6
clean 13.4
single 13.2
clear 13.1
health 12.5
reflection 12.2
celebration 12
life 11.7
saucer 11.6
close 11.4
healthy 11.3
party 11.2
bottle 11.1
bar 11.1
pottery 10.8
crystal 10.6
classical 10.5
ice 10.5
restaurant 10.3
creativity 10.2
elegance 10.1
color 10
drop 10
silhouette 9.9
fragility 9.8
breakfast 9.7
antique 9.7
metal 9.7
tableware 9.6
pattern 9.6
circle 9.5
tall 9.4
bubble 9.4
tea 9.4
splash 9.4
coffee 9.3
freshness 9.1
food 9.1
old 9.1
home 8.8
table 8.7
accessory 8.6
milk 8.6
bubbles 8.5
art 8.5
design 8.4
decorative 8.4
traditional 8.3
wine 8.3
one 8.2
style 8.2
domestic 8.1
natural 8
medicine 7.9
flowerpot 7.9
vibrant 7.9
standing 7.8
experiment 7.8
ancient 7.8
descriptive 7.7
ware 7.7
chemistry 7.7
laboratory 7.7
mug 7.7
hot 7.5
shape 7.5
form 7.4
glasses 7.4
gold 7.4
brown 7.4
kitchen 7.2

Google
created on 2018-08-20

artifact 78.7
vase 68.9
pottery 68.1
ceramic 57.8

Microsoft
created on 2018-08-20

indoor 94.4
sitting 94.4
ceramic ware 82.8
green 74.9
plant 73.8
cup 53.4
shelf 50.3
tableware 30.6
pottery 28.8
stoneware 17.5
porcelain 15.6
chalice 7.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Shaker 79.1%

Categories

Captions

Azure OpenAI

Created on 2024-01-25

The image shows an ancient Chinese bronze vessel, known as a "gu". This type of vessel typically dates back to the Shang (c. 1600–1046 BCE) and Zhou (c. 1046–256 BCE) dynasties and was used for pouring ritual wine offerings to ancestors and deities during ceremonies. The vessel stands upright, with a slightly flared mouth that expands outward from a narrow neck. Below the neck, the body billows out before tapering down towards a compact base. This particular gu seems to feature a patina and oxidized surface consistent with considerable age. It exhibits multiple bands of intricate decorative designs which are typical of Chinese bronze work, including taotie masks and animal motifs. There are four distinct bands, each with their own motif, creating a harmonious tiered aesthetic. The vessel has clear signs of age and wear but appears to be in relatively good condition considering its possible antiquity.