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Human Generated Data

Title

Ritual Wine Vessel (Hu) with Two Taotie-Mask Ring-Handles

Date

late 6th cent. BCE - early 5th cent. BCE

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.52.116

Human Generated Data

Title

Ritual Wine Vessel (Hu) with Two Taotie-Mask Ring-Handles

Date

late 6th cent. BCE - early 5th cent. BCE

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.52.116

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-25

Beverage 99.4
Drink 99.4
Pottery 99.4
Vase 99.4
Jar 99.4
Urn 82.9
Animal 62.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

jug 99.6
vase 99.5
pottery 99.3
art 99.3
ancient 98.3
carafe 98.2
clay 98.1
container 98
one 98
antique 97.8
no person 97.7
watercraft 96.4
old 96.2
pot 95.7
urn 95.6
vintage 95
ceramic 94.8
retro 94.4
jar 94.4
earthenware 93.7

Imagga
created on 2022-06-25

vessel 30.6
container 26.5
old 26.4
device 23.7
bell 23.1
vase 22
metal 20.1
hole 20.1
acoustic device 18.2
grunge 17.9
vintage 17.6
knocker 16.9
pitcher 16.2
rusty 16.2
antique 15.6
jar 15.5
texture 15.3
close 14.3
signaling device 14.1
aged 13.6
closeup 13.5
water 12.7
retro 12.3
detail 12.1
wall 12
dirty 11.7
ancient 11.2
plug 11.2
brown 11
design 10.9
fastener 10.7
textured 10.5
iron 10.5
restraint 10.4
hook 9.6
bottle 9.3
material 8.9
decoration 8.9
silver 8.8
screw 8.7
weathered 8.5
art 8.5
wood 8.3
technology 8.2
style 8.2
history 8
empty 8
paper 7.8
wallpaper 7.7
dirt 7.6
damaged 7.6
grungy 7.6
jug 7.5
pattern 7.5
decorative 7.5
glass 7.4
backgrounds 7.3
black 7.2
wet 7.1
steel 7.1
surface 7
sea 7

Google
created on 2022-06-25

Serveware 85.8
Grey 84.3
Pottery 83.7
Artifact 82.9
Sculpture 82.5
Art 80.4
Urn 79.4
Snout 77.6
Ceramic 74.1
Font 74
earthenware 73.9
Monochrome photography 73.2
Monochrome 69.6
Metal 67.4
Ancient history 65.7
Clay 64.8
Circle 64.1
Rock 63.4
Carving 63.2
Still life photography 62

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-25

black and white 92.1
water 85.8
jar 75.1
soft drink 73
monochrome 70.3
vessel 50.4
ceramic ware 35.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Milk
Bird

Clarifai

Vase

AWS Rekognition

Milk 99.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-25

streetview architecture 85.7%
paintings art 11.6%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a large vase with a ring on top of it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a large vase with a ring on the top

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a large, ancient vessel, likely made of bronze. It has a rounded, bulbous body that tapers into a neck with an open rim. The surface is covered with intricate decorative patterns, possibly consisting of early motifs or inscriptions, characteristic of ancient cultures. Prominent features include a large ring handle attached to the body, flanked by stylized ornamental designs resembling mythical creatures. Two smaller, decorative loops are visible on the neck of the vessel. The overall texture suggests corrosion and wear, indicative of the object's age, and it is displayed against a plain background, resting on a base.

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

The image shows an ancient bronze vessel of Chinese origin, likely from the Shang or Zhou dynasty. The vessel has an ovoid shape with a narrow neck and a flared rim, sitting on a small circular base. The surface is adorned with intricate patterns, possibly resembling taotie motifs, which are common in Chinese bronze art. Notably, the vessel features decorative elements such as stylized dragon designs and a large ornamental ring on its body. The surface appears weathered, suggesting age and historical significance. This vessel likely served either ceremonial or everyday purposes, highlighting the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient Chinese metallurgy.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of an ancient ceramic vessel or jar. The vessel has a distinctive shape, with a wide body and a narrow neck. The surface of the vessel is heavily textured and decorated with intricate patterns and designs, suggesting it is an artifact from an ancient culture. The vessel appears to be displayed on a pedestal or stand, indicating it is likely an important historical or archaeological object.

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

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be an ancient ceramic vessel or urn. It has a large, bulbous body that narrows at the neck, similar to an amphora style. The vessel features decorative elements including a prominent ring-shaped handle or knocker mounted on its surface, and there appear to be inscriptions or patterns etched around its body in horizontal bands. The surface texture shows signs of age and wear, with a somewhat rough, weathered appearance. The vessel is displayed on what looks like a museum pedestal or stand, and the image has a textured background. The craftsmanship suggests this is likely a significant historical or archaeological artifact.

Meta Llama

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

The image features a large, ancient-looking vase or urn with a distinctive design. The vase is positioned on a black stand, which is placed on a gray surface, likely a table or shelf. The vase itself is made of a dark material, possibly metal or stone, and has a bulbous body that tapers to a narrow neck at the top. A ring is attached to the front of the vase, just below the neck, and appears to be made of the same material as the vase.

The vase is decorated with intricate carvings and patterns, including what appears to be a repeating pattern of leaves or flowers along the body of the vase. The carvings are raised slightly above the surface of the vase, giving it a textured appearance. The vase also features two small handles, one on either side of the neck, which are shaped like small animals or mythical creatures.

The background of the image is a plain gray wall or backdrop, which helps to focus attention on the vase. Overall, the image suggests that the vase is an artifact from an ancient civilization, possibly used for ceremonial or ritual purposes. The level of detail and craftsmanship that went into creating the vase suggests that it may have been highly valued by its original owners.

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

The image depicts an ancient, weathered vase with a handle on its side. The vase is crafted from a material that resembles stone or clay, featuring a rough texture and a grayish hue. It has a wide body and a narrow neck, with a circular handle attached to its side. The handle is adorned with intricate designs, including a ring and a decorative element above it.

The vase is placed on a dark-colored platform or base, which is positioned in front of a light-colored wall or backdrop. The overall appearance of the vase suggests that it is an ancient artifact, possibly from a museum or archaeological collection.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a large, ancient pottery vessel with a wide, rounded body and a narrow neck. The vessel is made of clay and has a rough, uneven surface with visible cracks and wear. The neck of the vessel features two decorative handles, each with a stylized animal head design. The body of the vessel is adorned with intricate carvings and patterns, possibly depicting mythological or symbolic motifs. The image is in black and white, giving it an antique and historical feel.

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

The image features a black-and-white photograph of an antique vase, possibly made of stone, with a circular base and a cylindrical neck. The vase has a handle on the side, which appears to be made of metal, and it has a ring-like design on the neck. The vase is placed on a wooden surface, which is probably a table. The background is plain, and the image is taken from a low angle.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases a large, ancient-looking jar in grayscale. The jar has a rounded body that narrows towards a slightly flared neck. Its surface is textured and appears weathered, suggesting age and possibly exposure to the elements.

Key features:

  • Handles: The jar has two smaller handles near the top and a larger, decorative ring handle positioned prominently on the side.
  • Decoration: The body is covered in intricate, possibly engraved or relief designs, featuring what seem to be stylized patterns or symbols.
  • Surface: The surface has a mottled appearance, with variations in tone and texture that add to the artifact's aged appearance.
  • Base: The jar rests on a flat, circular base which is set upon a dark wooden surface.

The overall impression is of a historical artifact, possibly made of metal, with signs of wear and detailed craftsmanship. The grayscale color scheme emphasizes the texture and form of the jar, while the lighting gives a sense of depth and contour.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

The image shows a large, antique vase in grayscale. It's bulbous in shape, sitting on a dark-colored, possibly wooden, platform. The vase has a narrow neck and a wide body.

The surface of the vase appears textured and aged, with signs of wear and possible corrosion or oxidation. It has decorative details, including horizontal bands of patterns, and what looks like a ring or handle attached to the side with an ornate, leaf-like or floral embellishment.

The background is plain and nondescript, which puts the focus squarely on the vase. The lighting is even, highlighting the form and details of the object.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an ancient ceramic jar or vessel. The jar has a rounded body that tapers slightly towards the top, culminating in a narrow neck. The surface of the jar is decorated with intricate patterns and designs, which appear to be incised or carved into the clay. These designs include horizontal bands of repeated motifs, possibly geometric or floral patterns.

There are two prominent ring-like handles attached to the sides of the jar, which likely served as grips for carrying or handling the vessel. Additionally, there are smaller loop-like attachments near the top of the jar, which might have been used for securing a lid or for additional handling.

The jar is placed on a stand or pedestal, suggesting it is being displayed, possibly in a museum or a similar setting. The overall appearance of the jar indicates it is an artifact, likely of historical or archaeological significance. The texture and wear on the surface suggest it is quite old and has been preserved over time.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image depicts an ancient, intricately decorated metal vessel, likely a type of ancient Chinese ritual or ceremonial bronze artifact. The object is cylindrical and bell-shaped at the top, with a wide, flared opening. It features a large, round handle with decorative patterns in the center and smaller, loop-like handles on the upper part of the body.

The surface of the vessel is ornately embossed with detailed patterns, including what appear to be animal figures, floral motifs, and possibly written characters or symbols. The craftsmanship suggests a high degree of skill and is characteristic of ancient Chinese bronzework.

The background is a plain, textured wall, which contrasts with the metallic sheen of the object, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance. The overall impression is one of an artifact of historical value, likely used for ceremonial or ritualistic purposes in ancient Chinese culture.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This image shows an ancient, ornately decorated vase or jar, likely made of metal, possibly bronze or a similar material. The vase has a bulbous, rounded body that tapers towards the top, culminating in a narrow neck. It features intricate carvings and patterns covering its surface, including what appear to be depictions of mythical creatures or dragons. The carvings are detailed and cover the entire visible surface of the vase. There are also two ring handles, one on the side and one at the top, suggesting that it was designed to be carried. The overall appearance suggests that it is an artifact of significant historical and cultural value, possibly from an ancient civilization known for metalwork and decorative arts. The vase is displayed on a pedestal, indicating that it is likely part of a museum collection or an exhibition.