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Human Generated Data

Title

'Ge' Dagger-Axe with Decorative Extensions

Date

14th-11th century BCE

People

-

Classification

Weapons and Ammunition

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.52.10

Human Generated Data

Title

'Ge' Dagger-Axe with Decorative Extensions

Date

14th-11th century BCE

Classification

Weapons and Ammunition

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.52.10

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-10

Blade 100
Knife 100
Weapon 100
Bronze 99.6

Clarifai
created on 2018-08-20

desktop 98.6
art 96.1
closeup 94.5
old 92.4
nature 90.3
texture 89.8
one 89.6
symbol 89.4
color 89.2
vintage 87.8
iron 86.6
no person 85.2
abstract 84.4
sculpture 83.1
retro 83
metallic 81.4
design 81.2
metalwork 80.1
decoration 79.8
steel 79.1

Imagga
created on 2018-08-20

scabbard 60.2
sheath 48.9
protective covering 36.7
dagger 28.1
knife 24.8
covering 23
hair slide 19.4
weapon 19.3
blade 19.2
lizard 17.9
reptile 17.7
knife blade 16.9
chameleon 15.5
fastener 15
object 14.6
clip 14.6
tool 13.7
wildlife 13.4
animal 12.9
color 12.2
metal 12.1
currency 11.7
gold 11.5
close 10.8
wealth 10.8
cutting implement 10.3
food 10.3
money 10.2
decoration 10.2
paper 10.2
eye 9.8
silver 9.7
restraint 9.5
danger 9.1
black 9
cut 9
bank 9
closeup 8.8
wild 8.7
shiny 8.7
dangerous 8.6
business 8.5
finance 8.4
fashion 8.3
sign 8.3
one 8.2
pattern 8.2
symbol 8.1
design 7.9
golden 7.7
dollar 7.4
animals 7.4
device 7.4
metallic 7.4
investment 7.3
yellow 7.3
copy space 7.2

Google
created on 2018-08-20

weapon 77.1
dagger 61.4
cold weapon 54
metal 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2018-08-20

green 89.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Dagger

Clarifai

Knife

AWS Rekognition

Dagger 88.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-08-20

paintings art 97.4%
nature landscape 2%
pets animals 0.1%
beaches seaside 0.1%
macro flowers 0.1%
cars vehicles 0.1%
text visuals 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-08-20

a close up of a green leaf 57.4%
a close up of a bird 36.1%
a close up of a green wall 36%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a bronze dagger with a small handle

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a large metal knife with a large metal knife

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-29

The image depicts an ancient bronze dagger or ceremonial blade. The blade has a slightly rusted, weathered appearance with patina, indicating considerable age. The left section includes a tang with a hole, possibly for fastening to a handle or hilt, and the tang itself displays intricate geometric and possibly symbolic patterns. The blade portion broadens from the tang, adorned with additional intricate designs near the base, then narrows into a tapered point. The ornate details suggest the blade may have held ceremonial significance rather than being intended solely for practical use.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-02-08

The image shows a bronze sword relic with signs of oxidation and a greenish patina typical of aged copper alloy artifacts. The sword has a straight blade that tapers to a point. The hilt has decorative elements and a rectangular section with a circular hole, suggesting it may have had attachments or a mechanism for securing the handle. The decorative motifs on the sword are intricate, featuring complex geometric patterns and ancient script or symbolic designs, indicating it might originate from a historic culture with advanced metalworking skills.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This appears to be an ancient bronze or copper artifact that has developed a green patina over time. It looks like a ceremonial or decorative object, possibly from an Asian culture (likely Chinese), with intricate geometric and symbolic patterns engraved on its surface. The object has a distinctive shape with notched or stepped edges along one side. The surface shows signs of age and weathering, with the characteristic verdigris (green oxidation) that develops on ancient bronze objects. The piece appears to be fragmentary, possibly part of a larger ceremonial implement or weapon. The decorative patterns suggest it was likely an important or prestigious object in its time.

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image shows an ancient bronze or copper weapon, likely a sword or dagger. The artifact is heavily oxidized and has a greenish patina, indicating it has aged significantly over time. The blade has intricate designs and patterns engraved or etched into the surface, suggesting it was a decorative or ceremonial weapon rather than a purely utilitarian one. The overall shape and size of the object indicate it was likely used as a tool or weapon in some historical context, though the specific details of its origin and purpose cannot be determined from this single image alone.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-23

The image depicts an ancient bronze dagger with a distinctive design. The dagger features a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip and a circular hole near the hilt. The hilt is adorned with intricate carvings of animals, including a dragon or snake-like creature, and geometric patterns. The dagger's surface exhibits a green patina, indicating its age and exposure to the elements.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the dagger. Overall, the image presents a fascinating glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient cultures.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-30

The image features an ancient bronze dagger with a distinctive design and patina.

  • The dagger is positioned horizontally, with its blade facing to the right.
    • The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the tip.
    • It has a flat, broad base and a series of small, raised ridges along its length.
  • The hilt is decorated with intricate carvings and patterns.
    • A circular hole is visible on the left side of the hilt.
    • The carvings appear to be a combination of geometric shapes and floral motifs.
  • The dagger's surface exhibits a greenish patina, indicating its age and exposure to the elements.
    • The patina is more pronounced on the hilt than on the blade.
    • The overall appearance of the dagger suggests that it is an artifact from an ancient civilization.

In summary, the image presents a detailed view of an ancient bronze dagger, showcasing its unique design, intricate carvings, and weathered patina.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image shows a sword, which is a weapon that has a long blade with a sharp edge or edges. The sword has a handle at the end, which is used to hold it. The sword is made of bronze and has a greenish color. The sword has some intricate designs and patterns on it. The sword has a hole in the middle of the handle, which is probably used to attach a strap or a cord.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image shows an ancient bronze knife, likely from the Shang dynasty in China. The knife has a long, straight blade with a pointed tip and a curved edge. The blade is made of bronze, which has a greenish patina due to oxidation over time. The handle of the knife is decorated with intricate designs, including a central motif of a bird or animal with wings spread out. The handle also has a small hole in the center, possibly for attaching a cord or strap. The knife is displayed against a plain background, highlighting its intricate design and historical significance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

The image features an ancient bronze dagger. The dagger has a long, flat blade with a rounded tip and is covered in a green patina from age. The handle area is rectangular with a hole in the center, and it features intricate decorative carvings, including geometric shapes and possibly stylized animal or mythological figures. There is a triangular element with detailed patterns near the base of the blade. The overall aesthetic suggests a piece from an archaeological or historical collection. The object is presented against a plain, neutral background.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

The image shows an ancient bronze dagger or short sword lying horizontally against a plain, neutral gray background. The artifact exhibits a significant degree of green patina and corrosion, which is characteristic of aged bronze.

The dagger has a relatively short, leaf-shaped blade. The handle is rectangular, with a circular hole near the blade end and intricate designs on its surface. A triangular section decorated with geometric patterns bridges the handle and the blade. Protrusions resembling stylized animals or abstract forms extend from the sides of this triangular piece, possibly functioning as a guard.

The overall impression is that of a valuable historical artifact, indicative of advanced metalworking techniques from a past civilization.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts an ancient bronze artifact, which appears to be a ceremonial or ritualistic object, possibly a dagger or a type of tool. The artifact has a long, slender blade with a slightly tapered shape and a rounded tip. The surface of the blade shows signs of oxidation, with a greenish patina, indicating its age and the material composition, likely bronze.

At the base of the blade, there are intricate decorative patterns and designs. On one side, there is a rectangular section with what looks like an inscription or a series of symbols, possibly ancient Chinese characters. On the opposite side, there is a triangular section featuring elaborate geometric and possibly abstract designs, which might represent stylized animals or mythical creatures.

The artifact also has a circular hole near the base, suggesting it was meant to be attached to a handle or another object. The craftsmanship and detailing suggest it was an item of significance, possibly used in rituals or ceremonies in ancient Chinese culture.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

The image depicts a historical bronze blade with intricate designs. The blade appears to be from an ancient civilization, likely of East Asian origin, given the style of the decoration and the patina on the metal. The blade has a pointed tip and a handle area that is partially visible, showing a square hole for attaching a hilt or grip.

The surface of the blade is covered with a greenish-blue patina, indicative of oxidation over time. On the blade, there are detailed patterns carved into the metal, including geometric shapes and what appears to be a stylized bird or bird-like figure. These designs suggest that the blade may have been used not only as a tool but also as a ceremonial or symbolic object.

The overall condition of the blade shows signs of wear and age, with areas where the metal has weathered away or been damaged, possibly from use or exposure to the elements over a long period. The craftsmanship indicates a high level of skill in metalworking, typical of certain ancient cultures.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

This image shows an ancient bronze dagger or spearhead, likely from the Chinese Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BCE) or a similar period. The artifact exhibits significant signs of age and weathering, with a greenish patina covering its surface, indicative of oxidation over time.

Key features of the artifact include:

  • Blade: The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point. It shows intricate geometric and possibly zoomorphic designs etched or engraved into its surface, which could have had symbolic or decorative purposes.
  • Hilt: The hilt is relatively short and rectangular in shape. It also features ornate designs, including a circular hole near the center, which might have been used for attaching a handle or for ceremonial purposes.
  • Guard: There is a prominent triangular guard at the base of the blade, which may have served a functional purpose in protecting the wielder's hand or as part of the ceremonial design.

The overall craftsmanship suggests that this piece was made with significant skill, possibly for use in both practical and ritualistic contexts. The patina and wear patterns further highlight its historical and cultural significance.