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Title

Jade Covered Vessel in the Form of an Archaic Bronze 'Gong' Vessel Resting on a Recumbant Mythical Beast

Date

Qianlong period, 1736-1795

People

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Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane, 1942.185.128.A-B

Human Generated Data

Title

Jade Covered Vessel in the Form of an Archaic Bronze 'Gong' Vessel Resting on a Recumbant Mythical Beast

Date

Qianlong period, 1736-1795

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Ernest B. and Helen Pratt Dane, 1942.185.128.A-B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Food 89.6
Butter 72.5

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-19

no person 99.5
grow 97.3
food 96.3
medicine 96.1
health 95.6
still life 94.9
one 92.1
healthcare 91.7
desktop 91
nutrition 90.1
cutout 87.6
delicious 86.4
cooking 86.2
ingredients 85.9
studio 85.4
isolate 83.6
vegetable 82.5
simplicity 80
treatment 79.7
three 78.7

Imagga
created on 2018-02-19

food 46.7
cheese 31.9
citrus 30
fruit 27.6
dessert 23.1
fresh 22.2
meal 21.9
lemon 21.6
snack 21.3
gourmet 21.2
delicious 20.6
egg 20.5
healthy 18.9
produce 18.5
eat 17.6
tasty 17.5
closeup 16.8
cuisine 16.8
lime 16.7
yellow 16.6
slice 16.4
plate 16.2
cooking 15.7
nutrition 15.1
sweet 15
close 14.8
diet 14.5
eating 14.3
vegetable 14.2
ingredient 14.1
cream 13.1
butter 12.8
raw 12.5
appetizer 11.9
milk 11.7
rose 11.2
flower 10.8
dairy 10.7
breakfast 10.6
piece 10.4
product 10.3
dish 10
delicatessen 9.7
health 9.7
wooden 9.7
seafood 9.5
gift 9.5
lunch 9.4
natural 9.4
bread 9.2
traditional 9.1
oyster 9.1
black 9
kitchen 8.9
object 8.8
cooked 8.5
dinner 8.4
color 8.3
taste 8.3
cook 8.2
fish 8.2
conserve 8
swiss 7.8
nobody 7.8
cake 7.5
clean 7.5
baked 7.5
gold 7.4
decoration 7.3
detail 7.2
meat 7.2
vegetarian 7.2
confectionery 7.1
sugar 7.1

Google
created on 2018-02-19

jade 85.5
gemstone 74.7
artifact 69.9
jewellery 69.9
carving 57.8
figurine 54

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-19

food 92.6
square 44.2
dessert 20.7
butter 19.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Toy

Clarifai

Toy

AWS Rekognition

Toy 90.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-19

food drinks 85.4%
paintings art 8.9%
macro flowers 5.2%
nature landscape 0.3%
people portraits 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-19

a close up of food 75.5%
a close up of food on a table 58.1%
food on a table 46%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a green vase with a dragon on it

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

a green jade vase with a frog on top

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

The image depicts a finely detailed jade artifact. The object consists of a two-part structure: an upper section that seems to be a lid or cover crafted in the form of a mythical creature, resting on a base that forms the container.

The entire piece is intricately carved with what appear to be traditional Chinese designs, including dragon-like features. The jade is of a delicate green hue, with the upper section appearing slightly lighter and more translucent than the base. The base is shaped like an animal, possibly a mythical beast or a lion, in a crouching position, supporting the container on its back. The craftsmanship indicates the artifact likely holds cultural or historical significance.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-18

This image shows an intricately carved object that appears to be made of jade. The object has a roughly rectangular body with rounded corners and is mounted on a base that takes the form of four crouching creatures that resemble stylized lions or mythical beasts. The carving of these base creatures exhibits a high level of detail, indicating a sophisticated level of craftsmanship.

The body of the object is adorned with detailed relief designs, which include swirling patterns and motifs that may be floral or cloud-like in nature. The top edge has a rim and over it, there appears to be a lid that is part of the structure, with a ridge that corresponds to the outer shape of the object. The lid is also carved with similar designs to match the aesthetic of the whole piece.

The translucent properties of the jade material add to the elegance of the piece, with different shades of green visible throughout, from light to more saturated green hues. There are also some natural inclusions and variations in the stone's color which give it character.

The object gives the impression of being a ceremonial vessel or a decorative item that likely has significant cultural or historical value, often associated with East Asian art and craftsmanship.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This is a Chinese jade carving, likely from the Ming or Qing dynasty. It appears to be carved from pale green jade (also known as celadon jade) and features intricate decorative patterns and designs typical of Chinese artistry. The piece appears to be a ceremonial vessel or cup with layered, flowing forms and detailed relief work. The translucent quality of the jade is evident in the photograph, showing the stone's natural luster and subtle variations in color. The craftsmanship demonstrates the high level of skill required in traditional Chinese jade carving, with its smooth, rounded forms and delicate surface details. The object is photographed against a dark gray background which helps highlight the jade's distinctive pale green color and translucent qualities.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This is a carved jade vessel or cup that appears to be from Chinese culture. The piece is made from a pale, translucent green jade and features intricate carved details. It has a unique design where the cup portion sits atop what appears to be a carved mythical creature or beast serving as its base. The surface is decorated with traditional Chinese motifs and patterns, including what look like cloud or wave designs. The jade has a smooth, polished finish typical of fine Chinese jade carving craftsmanship. The overall piece demonstrates the sophisticated artistry of Chinese jade work, likely from a historical period when such decorative vessels were prized possessions among the elite.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-18

The image shows a carved jade figurine of what appears to be a mythical creature or animal. The figurine has a rounded, almost hourglass-like shape, with a distinct head, body, and feet. The surface of the jade is smooth and polished, with intricate patterns and designs carved into the surface, suggesting it may have ceremonial or symbolic significance. The overall color of the jade is a pale, yellowish-green hue. The image provides a close-up view of the figurine, highlighting its detailed craftsmanship and unique, artistic design.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image features a jade vessel with a handle, resting on a carved jade base. The vessel is crafted from pale green jade and boasts an intricate design, showcasing a dragon's head at the spout and a handle adorned with a dragon's tail. The base of the vessel is supported by a carved jade animal, likely a dog or lion, which adds to the overall aesthetic of the piece.

The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray towards the bottom, creating a subtle gradient effect. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may be a product photo for an online store or a museum exhibit, highlighting the beauty and craftsmanship of the jade vessel.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image features a jade or green stone carving of a mythical creature, likely a dragon, in a seated position with its head raised and tail curled around its body. The carving is crafted from a light green stone, possibly jade, and showcases intricate details, including the creature's facial features, scales, and claws. The carving is set against a gray background, with a subtle shadow cast by the object, suggesting it is illuminated from the right side.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a jade sculpture resting on a gray background. The sculpture features a dragon-like creature, with its body forming the base of the piece. The creature has a long, sinuous body and a head adorned with intricate details, including horns and a dragon-like snout. On top of the creature's back, there is a jade box or container with a lid and a handle. The box is intricately carved with floral and geometric patterns, showcasing the artist's skill in jade carving. The overall design of the sculpture combines elements of Chinese mythology and traditional craftsmanship, making it a visually striking and culturally significant piece.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image features a jade carving of a cup resting on a base that resembles a crouching lion. The cup is intricately carved with designs that resemble a dragon, while the base is carved to look like a lion. The cup is placed on top of the lion's back, and the lion's head is positioned in front of the cup. The cup and the lion are both carved from jade, and the cup has a handle on the side.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a jade carving of a vessel, most likely a container or incense burner. It is a light green color, typical of jade, and appears to be a single piece, intricately carved.

Here's a breakdown of the elements:

  • Base: The vessel rests on the back of a carved animal, possibly a stylized lion or mythical creature, in a recumbent pose.

  • Body: The body of the vessel is composed of several distinct parts:

    • Lower Ring: A ring-shaped section sits atop the animal base.
    • Main Section: This section is the largest and has a more elongated form, potentially to hold a liquid or other object. It's adorned with delicate carved designs, possibly floral or dragon motifs.
    • Handle: A decorative handle with a curved shape and a dragon-like head, further enhancing the carving.
    • Lid: It features a dragon head on top
  • Details: The carving shows skillful craftsmanship, with detailed ornamentation and a smooth, polished surface.

  • Background: The background is a solid, neutral gray color.

Overall, the image presents a refined and elegant piece of art, showcasing the beauty and artistry of jade carving.

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

The image shows an ornate, possibly antique, light green jade sculpture, likely of Chinese origin, against a neutral gray background. The sculpture is composed of three distinct sections. The bottom section features a quadruped, possibly a lion or similar mythical creature, lying down with its front paws extended and head facing left. The middle section is a cylindrical, banded form with subtle carved floral or foliage designs, sitting atop the quadruped. The top section is a more complex, rectangular-like shape with a curved handle. The surface of this section appears to be adorned with carved designs, potentially depicting dragons or other symbolic motifs. The entire sculpture has a smooth, semi-translucent quality characteristic of jade. The overall appearance suggests a ritual vessel or decorative object of considerable age and artistic value.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts an intricately carved jade artifact. This piece appears to be a ceremonial or decorative object, likely of Chinese origin, given the style and motifs.

  1. Material: The artifact is made of jade, a precious stone highly valued in Chinese culture for its beauty and symbolic significance.

  2. Design:

    • Base: The base is sculpted in the form of a mythical creature, possibly a lion or a dragon, which are common in Chinese art and symbolize power and protection.
    • Body: The main body of the artifact is cylindrical and adorned with detailed carvings. The carvings include cloud motifs, which are often associated with good fortune and divine protection in Chinese art.
    • Handle: There is a handle on one side, which is also intricately carved and resembles a dragon or serpent-like creature, adding to the ornate and symbolic nature of the piece.
    • Lid: The lid is domed and features elaborate carvings, possibly depicting more cloud patterns or stylized natural elements.
  3. Function: Given its design and the material used, this artifact might have been used for ceremonial purposes, as a decorative piece, or as a container for valuable items.

The craftsmanship and detail suggest that this piece is of significant cultural and possibly historical value.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image depicts a finely crafted, green jade object with an intricate design. It appears to be a piece of traditional Chinese art, possibly a censer or a decorative item. The top section features a lid with two dragon-like handles on either side, and the surface is adorned with detailed, raised patterns that resemble traditional Chinese motifs. The middle section has a rectangular shape, and the entire object is supported by a base that also has a dragon-like form, suggesting a motif of protection or strength. The craftsmanship is meticulous, with smooth surfaces and precise carvings, indicating high artistic skill and possibly historical significance. The background is a neutral, dark gray, which helps to highlight the object's vibrant green color and detailed design.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This image depicts an intricately carved jade artifact, likely of Chinese origin, given its design and motifs. The object appears to be a ceremonial vessel or incense burner, resting on a base shaped like a mythical creature, possibly a qilin or a similar guardian beast. The creature has a detailed face with sharp features, a flowing mane, and a long, curling tail.

The vessel itself is adorned with various decorative elements. It has two handles, each carved to resemble a dragon or similar mythical creature, with intricate scales and flowing designs. The body of the vessel is decorated with bands of repeating geometric and floral patterns, as well as depictions of dragons or other mythical creatures. The craftsmanship is highly detailed, showcasing the skill of the artisan who created it.

The jade material has a smooth, polished finish, with a pale green hue that is characteristic of certain types of jade. The overall design and execution suggest that this artifact is a valuable piece of art, likely used in ceremonial or ritualistic contexts.