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Human Generated Data

Title

Composite Jade Belt Hook

Date

4th century BCE

People

-

Classification

Ritual Implements

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.50.457

Human Generated Data

Title

Composite Jade Belt Hook

Date

4th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.50.457

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-21

Ivory 90.4
Sea Life 72.1
Animal 72.1
Handle 61

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

no person 98.9
still life 98.8
one 98.5
invertebrate 96.3
jewelry 96
food 95.1
art 91.7
fish 91.1
two 89.4
side view 88.9
sculpture 88.5
cutout 87.2
grow 86.4
old 86.3
biology 85.3
studio 84.1
nature 82.2
plastic 81.4
insect 80.7
wildlife 80.2

Imagga
created on 2022-05-21

fountain pen 63.2
pen 55.5
writing implement 43.6
knife 41
letter opener 25
dagger 24.3
weapon 23.9
tool 20.6
plug 20.1
object 16.9
metal 16.1
edge tool 15.1
closeup 13.5
cigarette 12.7
close 12.6
smoke 12.1
brown 11.8
single 11.5
wood 10.8
music 10.8
instrument 10.7
wooden 10.5
handle 10.5
equipment 10.3
cutter 10.1
danger 10
tobacco 9.8
old 9.8
silver 9.7
steel 9.7
addiction 9.7
device 9.5
scabbard 9.5
flute 9.3
black 9
blade 9
nicotine 8.9
unhealthy 8.6
sharp 8.6
sound 8.4
cable 8.3
gold 8.2
stick 8
pencil 8
food 7.9
cancer 7.8
smoking 7.8
health 7.6
communication 7.6
cutting implement 7.5
metallic 7.4
wire 7.1
paper 7.1

Google
created on 2022-05-21

Insect 83.9
Wood 78.4
Jewellery 75.4
Creative arts 75
Art 68.4
Arthropod 68.1
Fashion accessory 67.4
Invertebrate 66.5
Metal 65
Tap 61.3
Auto part 59.9
Font 59.4
Nail 58.5
Pen 57.2
Automotive lighting 55.9
Natural material 53.1
Brass 50.8
Glass bottle 50.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-21

indoor 86
artisan 65.2
tool 54.2
knife 51.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Smoke Pipe

Clarifai

Insect

AWS Rekognition

Smoke Pipe 91.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-21

cars vehicles 64.4%
paintings art 22.5%
food drinks 12.1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

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Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a chinese jade snake handle

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image depicts an intricately carved object made of jade or similar stone, possibly a Chinese belt hook or ornament. The artifact features a curved body with detailed engravings in a cloudy mix of brown, white, and translucent hues. At one end, there is a finely sculpted depiction of a dragon's head, while the opposite end holds another ornate figure, likely mythical or symbolic. Its surface appears polished, showcasing the craftsmanship and cultural significance often associated with such objects in ancient Chinese art and history.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a jade belt hook from ancient China. It represents a luxury item crafted from jade, a stone highly valued in Chinese culture for its beauty and association with the qualities of purity and refinement. The hook features an elegantly curved design with intricate carvings and detailing, including a dragon head on one end. The jade material displays a mix of colors, including light green and brown hues, adding to the piece's aesthetic appeal. This artifact exemplifies the high level of craftsmanship and artistic expression characteristic of ancient Chinese art.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image shows an ornate carved object made of stone or jade. It appears to be a decorative pipe or smoking device, with a curved body and intricate designs carved into the surface. The material has a warm, earthy tone with some variations in color and texture. The object has a distinctive shape and craftsmanship, suggesting it may have been used for ceremonial or cultural purposes.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This appears to be an ornate Chinese jade belt hook or ornament. It's carved from what looks like white and russet jade, with the russet coloring appearing in bands across the central section. The piece is curved and features decorative carved elements at both ends. The surface shows intricate carving patterns, particularly in the middle sections where there appears to be some text or decorative motifs. The jade has a translucent quality typical of high-quality jade pieces, and the craftsmanship appears to be quite sophisticated. This type of object was commonly used by nobility in ancient China as both a functional item and a status symbol. The contrast between the lighter and darker sections of the jade creates an interesting visual effect, highlighting the natural variations in the stone.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image features a jade artifact, likely a ceremonial object, with a cylindrical body and a curved tail. The object is crafted from translucent white jade with brown veins, showcasing intricate carvings of animals and geometric patterns. The carvings are visible on the body, tail, and head of the object, which is positioned at an angle, with the tail pointing to the left and the head facing the right.

The object is set against a gray background, suggesting that it is part of a museum collection or an artifact being showcased for educational or historical purposes. The overall presentation of the object implies that it is a significant and valuable piece, possibly originating from ancient China or another Asian culture.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

This image depicts a jade carving of a dragon, likely from ancient China. The carving is positioned diagonally, with its head pointing to the right and its tail extending to the left. The dragon's body is adorned with intricate carvings, including a pattern of curved lines and shapes that resemble scales or waves. The head features a distinctive crest or fin on top, while the tail ends in a curled shape.

The jade itself appears to be a light greenish-white color with darker brown veins running through it, giving the carving a sense of depth and texture. The background of the image is a solid gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the carving.

Overall, this image showcases a beautiful and intricate piece of ancient Chinese art, demonstrating the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows a Chinese jade pipe stem from the Qing dynasty. The stem is carved from a single piece of jade and has a curved shape. The stem has a smooth, polished surface and intricate carvings of dragons and other mythical creatures. The stem is made of two pieces of jade that are joined together with a metal ring. The jade is a light green color with brown and white streaks.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows a jade object, possibly a ceremonial object or a decorative piece. The object is made of jade, a precious stone known for its beauty and durability. The jade is carved with intricate designs, including a dragon and a phoenix, which are symbols of power and prosperity in Chinese culture. The object has a cylindrical shape with a flat base and a curved top, and it is mounted on a gray background.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-13

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image showcases a highly detailed, antique jade carving. It appears to be a ceremonial or decorative object with a curved shape and intricate designs.

Specific Features:

  • Material: The object is carved from jade, exhibiting a range of colors including creamy white, brown, and translucent areas.
  • Shape and Design: The carving is elongated and curved. It has detailed carvings. At each end, there are carvings of a dragon head.
  • Details: The surface is intricately carved with swirls and lines, giving it a textured and ancient appearance.
  • Support: The object rests on a small, circular base, likely to display or present it.
  • Lighting and Composition: The lighting highlights the details of the jade. The object is positioned against a neutral grey background, allowing the piece to be the focus.

Possible Interpretation:

Based on the imagery, this is a high-quality antique carving, likely of cultural or historical significance. It is very likely a work of art, reflecting a skilled artisan's talent.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-13

The image shows an ornate jade artifact, possibly a ruyi scepter, resting on a dark gray surface. The scepter features a curved, elongated shape with intricate carvings along its length. At one end, there's a stylized dragon's head with a prominent, open mouth and detailed facial features. The jade exhibits a blend of colors, ranging from creamy white and translucent gray to patches of brown and amber, suggesting variations in the stone's composition or age. The surface of the scepter is decorated with small, repeating patterns that add to its ornate appearance. A small stand or support is positioned beneath the scepter to elevate it slightly off the surface, allowing for a better view of the craftsmanship. The lighting highlights the texture and details of the jade, showcasing its polished surface and the depth of the carvings.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an intricately carved jade artifact, likely a ceremonial or decorative object. The piece features a detailed, ornate design with several distinct elements:

  1. Material and Color: The artifact is made of jade, showcasing a translucent, creamy white color with brownish inclusions, which are natural to the material.

  2. Shape and Structure: The object has a curved, elongated shape with a central segmented body. The segments are decorated with carved patterns, possibly representing stylized clouds or abstract designs.

  3. Ends: Both ends of the artifact are adorned with animal heads. One end features a dragon or serpent-like creature with a curled, open mouth. The other end has a more detailed, possibly feline or mythical beast head with pronounced features.

  4. Craftsmanship: The carving is highly detailed, indicating a high level of craftsmanship. The intricate patterns and the lifelike representation of the animal heads suggest it was created by skilled artisans.

  5. Purpose: Given the design and material, this object could be a belt hook, a ceremonial scepter, or a decorative item used in ancient rituals or as a symbol of status.

The artifact reflects traditional Chinese artistry, often seen in historical jade carvings, which were valued for their beauty and symbolic significance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-27

The image depicts a jade artifact, likely of East Asian origin, possibly Chinese, given the style of the carvings and the material. The object appears to be a piece of furniture hardware, such as a handle or a decorative element for a table or chair, given its elongated form and the presence of a cylindrical base.

The jade is carved with intricate designs featuring a combination of organic and geometric patterns. One end of the object is shaped like a stylized creature, possibly a dragon or a lion, which is a common motif in East Asian art. The other end is rounded and smooth, seamlessly transitioning into the cylindrical body of the object. The body of the jade has a series of raised, repeating patterns that give it a textured appearance, which might be symbolic or purely decorative.

The jade itself has a subtle, variegated coloration, with tones of white, gray, and brown, which is typical of high-quality jade pieces. The craftsmanship suggests it could be a work of art, with attention paid to both the aesthetics and the symbolism of the patterns and the creature's form. The shadow on the surface beneath the object indicates that the photograph was taken under well-controlled lighting, likely in a studio setting, emphasizing the object's texture and color.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-27

This is an image of a decorative jade artifact, likely of Chinese origin, judging by the style and craftsmanship. The object appears to be a carved jade piece, possibly a belt hook or a ceremonial hook, with intricate designs and motifs. The carving features detailed patterns, including what seem to be stylized animal or mythical creature heads at both ends. The jade has a natural coloration with a mix of white, brown, and green tones, indicating the presence of natural impurities and age patina. The surface of the jade is polished, giving it a smooth and glossy appearance. The artifact is displayed against a plain gray background, which highlights its details and craftsmanship.