Human Generated Data

Title

Jade Handle with Incised Design

Date

10th century BCE

People

-

Classification

Ritual Implements

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.50.178

Human Generated Data

Title

Jade Handle with Incised Design

Date

10th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop, 1943.50.178

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-21

Architecture 99.9
Building 99.9
Pillar 98.2
Column 98.2
Emblem 92.6
Symbol 92.6
Totem 86.3
Tiki 86.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

art 99.6
sculpture 99.5
ancient 99.1
no person 98.8
antique 98
retro 97.6
craft 97
pottery 96.4
traditional 96.4
handmade 96.2
clay 95.4
old 95.4
religion 94.5
ornate 94.3
carpentry 94.2
arts and crafts 94.1
decoration 93.7
design 93.3
people 90.7
vintage 90

Imagga
created on 2022-05-21

scabbard 82.5
sheath 67
protective covering 49.5
covering 32.7
structure 31.6
column 28.8
carving 23.1
dagger 21.6
sculpture 21.3
obelisk 21.2
architecture 20.3
weapon 20.1
knife 19.4
old 18.8
totem pole 18.7
monument 18.7
sky 17.8
art 17.3
building 16.7
ancient 15.6
city 15
metal 13.7
history 13.4
statue 13.3
blade 12.7
historic 11.9
object 11.7
wood 11.7
traditional 11.6
steel 11.5
symbol 11.4
landmark 10.8
gold 10.7
travel 10.6
tool 10.5
culture 10.2
famous 10.2
vintage 9.9
plastic art 9.9
religion 9.9
silver 9.7
wooden 9.7
tourism 9.1
sunset 9
tower 8.9
temple 8.8
memorial 8.8
knife blade 8.8
shiny 8.7
pedestal 8.7
golden 8.6
sword 8.5
light 8.4
clouds 8.4
metallic 8.3
detail 8
sharp 7.6
capital 7.6
stone 7.6
historical 7.5

Google
created on 2022-05-21

Sculpture 87.6
Wood 87
Artifact 85.2
Art 82.8
Vase 76
Statue 75.5
Font 73.1
Ceramic 72.2
Carving 70.4
Ancient history 69.4
Building 69.2
Collectable 68.4
Antique 67.7
Pottery 67.4
History 67.2
Cylinder 66.4
Metal 66.3
Visual arts 61
Flowerpot 60.6
earthenware 59.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-21

art 79.2
vase 65
design 57.8
ceramic ware 27.8
stone 17.8

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 99.2%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a large, intricately decorated, carved stoneware piece of a woman -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image features an intricately carved artifact made from jade or a similar material, with a rectangular shape that slightly narrows towards the bottom. The surface is adorned with detailed spiraling and abstract patterns, typical of traditional Chinese or East Asian art styles. The patterns are highlighted with traces of reddish pigment, which brings the carvings into sharper relief against the pale base material. At the bottom, there is a rounded notch, suggesting the piece was functional or held ceremonial significance. The artifact appears to be ancient and reflects a finely crafted design, possibly intended for ritual or decorative purposes.

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

The image depicts an ancient jade object, likely an artifact from a historical Chinese culture, such as the Shang or Zhou dynasty. It is an elongated, brownish, and slightly curved piece of jade, intricately carved with symmetrical zoomorphic patterns that resemble stylized animal faces or abstract designs. The carvings are emphasized with a reddish pigment that highlights the detailed etchings. The bottom part of the object is notched, suggesting it might have been mounted or attached to another object. The artifact's craftsmanship suggests it holds cultural or ceremonial significance.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a carved ivory object with intricate, swirling designs and patterns. The surface of the object is decorated with elaborate, abstract motifs in shades of red and orange against a pale background. The object appears to be cylindrical or tubular in shape, with a distinctive shape and ornamentation that suggests it may have been a ceremonial or decorative item from a historical or cultural context.

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

This appears to be an ancient carved bone or ivory artifact with intricate etched designs. The piece is long and rectangular with a small semicircular notch at the bottom. The surface features elaborate curvilinear patterns and scrollwork carved in a reddish-orange color against a cream or off-white background. The designs appear to be abstract or symbolic, possibly representing Mesoamerican or other indigenous artistic motifs. The carving style suggests this may be a ceremonial object or decorative element from an ancient civilization. The preservation of the piece appears to be quite good, with the detailed engravings still clearly visible.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a piece of carved bone or ivory, likely originating from ancient China. The object is long and narrow, with a flat top and bottom, and features a hole at the bottom for attachment to another object.

The carving on the object is intricate and detailed, showcasing a stylized dragon design that wraps around the length of the piece. The dragon is depicted in a stylized manner, with curved lines and shapes that evoke a sense of movement and energy. The carving is done in a raised relief style, with the dragon's body and tail extending from the top to the bottom of the piece.

The background of the image is a solid gray color, which helps to highlight the intricate details of the carving. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the object may have been used in a ceremonial or ritual context.

The image provides a clear view of the object's design and craftsmanship, and suggests that it may be an important artifact from ancient China. The level of detail and intricacy in the carving suggests that it may be a high-quality piece, and the use of bone or ivory as the material suggests that it may have been valuable or precious in its time.

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

The image features a carved stone object with intricate designs, possibly originating from an ancient culture. The object is long and narrow, resembling a rectangular prism with rounded edges and a flat top. It has a small hole at the bottom, suggesting it may have been used as a pendant or attached to something else.

The object's surface is adorned with red markings that resemble a combination of lines, swirls, and geometric shapes. These markings are likely symbolic or decorative, adding to the object's aesthetic appeal. The overall design of the object suggests it may have held cultural or spiritual significance in the past.

The background of the image is a solid gray color, which helps to highlight the object's details and create a sense of contrast. Overall, the image presents a fascinating glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistic expression of an ancient civilization.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a rectangular object, likely a ceremonial or ritual artifact, carved from a light-colored stone or ivory. The object has a smooth, polished surface with intricate carvings on both sides. The carvings feature a combination of geometric patterns, including spirals, circles, and straight lines, arranged in a symmetrical design. The top of the object has a rounded edge, while the bottom is slightly pointed, giving it a distinct shape. The overall appearance suggests it is an ancient artifact, possibly from a Mesoamerican culture, such as the Olmec or Maya civilizations.

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

The image depicts a piece of bone that is carved with intricate designs. The bone is placed on a black background, which makes the carvings stand out. The carvings are a combination of abstract and geometric patterns. The bone appears to be a part of a larger object, possibly a piece of jewelry or a decorative item. The intricate designs suggest that the bone was crafted by skilled artisans.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a vertical, rectangular artifact made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The piece features intricate carvings along its length. These carvings consist of curvilinear and geometric patterns, creating a design that could be symbolic or depict figures. Traces of a reddish-brown substance are visible within the carved lines, enhancing the details and potentially suggesting the use of pigment or dye at some point. The lower portion of the artifact terminates with two small, rounded protrusions, adding to its unique shape. The artifact is set against a neutral gray background.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image displays a rectangular, carved object, likely made of a light-colored material like bone or ivory. It's positioned vertically against a dark gray background. The object features intricate, stylized carvings filled with a reddish pigment, possibly an ancient form of paint or stain. The carvings cover almost the entire surface of the object, and include swirls, curves, and a repeating pattern. The bottom of the object has two rectangular projections on either side of a semi-circular cutout. The edges of the object are slightly uneven, giving it a hand-crafted feel. The overall style suggests an ancient origin.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a carved artifact, likely made from bone or ivory, with intricate red-pigmented designs. The object appears to be elongated and cylindrical, tapering slightly towards the bottom. The carvings feature detailed patterns, possibly representing abstract or symbolic motifs. The red pigment highlights the incised lines, making the designs stand out against the natural color of the material. The bottom of the artifact has a circular hole, suggesting it might have been used as a handle or part of a larger object, such as a tool or ceremonial item. The craftsmanship indicates a high level of skill and cultural significance.