Human Generated Data

Title

Short, Broad-shouldered Jar with Decoration of Two Dragons, Each Striding amid Clouds over Mountains and Rolling Waves

Date

Jiajing period, 1522-1566

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Samuel C. Davis, 1940.185

Human Generated Data

Title

Short, Broad-shouldered Jar with Decoration of Two Dragons, Each Striding amid Clouds over Mountains and Rolling Waves

Date

Jiajing period, 1522-1566

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Samuel C. Davis, 1940.185

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Art 99.9
Porcelain 99.9
Pottery 99.9
Jar 95.9
Lamp 95.8
Vase 95.5
Urn 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

pottery 100
vase 100
ceramic 99.8
container 99.8
earthenware 99.7
jug 99.7
clay 99.6
pot 99.2
no person 98.9
jar 98.7
ancient 98.7
decoration 98.6
handmade 98.6
art 98.5
craft 98
urn 97.9
carafe 97.9
handicraft 97.8
antique 97.8
pattern 97.6

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

vase 100
jar 100
vessel 89.8
container 82.4
china 35.2
ceramic ware 33.4
earthenware 29.5
porcelain 27.9
utensil 26.6
object 23.5
drink 20.9
decoration 19.5
pot 19.3
glass 18.7
jug 18.4
traditional 18.3
pottery 18.2
cup 17.3
decorative 16.7
culture 16.2
ceramics 15.6
beverage 15.4
gold 14.8
brown 14.7
clay 14.6
liquid 13.9
food 13.9
single 13.2
golden 12.9
ceramic 12.6
old 12.5
art 12.4
antique 12.1
ancient 12.1
pitcher 11.9
history 11.6
craft 11.5
ornament 11.2
closeup 10.8
bottle 10.4
ornate 10.1
natural 10
kitchen 9.8
close 9.7
black 9
style 8.9
color 8.9
terracotta 8.9
obsolete 8.6
luxury 8.6
hot 8.4
alcohol 8.3
yellow 7.9
urn 7.9
party 7.7
empty 7.7
mug 7.7
classical 7.6
handle 7.6
tea 7.5
vintage 7.4
tradition 7.4
water 7.3
refreshment 7.3
celebration 7.2
breakfast 7.1
ingredient 7

Google
created on 2019-07-06

earthenware 96.6
Ceramic 95.5
Porcelain 95.2
Vase 84
Artifact 83.5
Pottery 78.9
Urn 63.2
Art 58.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

vase 99.9
pottery 96.7
earthenware 96.2
ceramic 92.9
plant 89.5
jug 88.3
urn 86.9
pitcher 81.3
teapot 79
ceramic ware 73.2
gold 70.8
artifact 69.4
mug 66.6
tableware 62.6
lid 55.2
kettle 52.6
still life 50.6
painted 45.3
stoneware 33.4
porcelain 25.6
jar 25.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Lamp
Lamp 95.8%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 98.3%
food drinks 1.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a vase sitting on a table 67.4%
a vase sitting on top of a table 62.8%
a white vase on a table 62.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a vase with a dragon on it -100%

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

The image shows a light yellow, vase-shaped vessel decorated with black drawings of clouds and dragons. The vase has a thick rim and is set on a light gray background. The dragon is the focal point of the design, with swirling clouds filling the space around it. The dragon is detailed with scales, claws, and a flowing mane. At the base of the vase, there are also depictions of waves and mountains. The overall aesthetic of the vase is traditional and intricate.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image showcases a round, ceramic vase with a bulbous body and a short, slightly flared neck. The vase has an off-white or pale yellow background and is decorated with a detailed black design.

Details of the Design:

  • The primary design element is a Chinese dragon, depicted in black outlines with a stylized body and features. The dragon appears to be sinuous and dynamic, snaking around the vase.
  • The background is filled with a pattern of swirling clouds and stylized cloud motifs, also in black.
  • The bottom of the vase features a stylized depiction of waves and mountain or land features.

Colors and Finish:

  • The base color is a soft, creamy yellow.
  • The design is done in a black, likely ink or glaze.
  • The finish of the ceramic appears to be glossy.

Overall Impression:

The vase has a classic, traditional aesthetic, likely inspired by Chinese art. The design elements are detailed, and the colors are well-balanced. The image suggests a well-crafted and possibly valuable piece.