Human Generated Data

Title

Gui-Tablet with the Twelve Auspicious Symbols and Inscription

Date

19th-early 20th century

People

-

Classification

Ritual Implements

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Grenville L. Winthrop, Class of 1886, 1941.219

Human Generated Data

Title

Gui-Tablet with the Twelve Auspicious Symbols and Inscription

Date

19th-early 20th century

Classification

Ritual Implements

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Grenville L. Winthrop, Class of 1886, 1941.219

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Building 99.9
Architecture 99.9
Pillar 97.6
Column 97.6
Obelisk 94.3
Monument 94.3
Rug 72.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-19

no person 99.5
carpentry 95.8
steel 94.9
rusty 94.7
antique 94.2
old 94
dirty 93.7
iron 93
ancient 92.8
art 92.6
vertical 91
wood 90.5
retro 88.6
desktop 86.8
nature 86.6
one 86.6
metallic 86.3
elderly 86.1
dark 85.6
alphabet 84.5

Imagga
created on 2018-02-19

minaret 54.6
obelisk 50
column 42.5
structure 40.2
old 24.4
scabbard 24.3
architecture 22.6
ancient 19.9
sheath 19.4
history 17
dagger 17
monument 16.8
building 16.8
sky 15.3
religion 15.2
weapon 14.7
temple 14.6
travel 14.1
pedestal 13.9
knife 13.6
wood 13.3
vintage 13.2
art 12.8
landmark 12.6
traditional 12.5
metal 12.1
culture 12
antique 11.9
tree 11.8
texture 11.8
tower 11.6
gold 11.5
design 11.2
memorial 11.2
pattern 10.9
decoration 10.9
statue 10.8
symbol 10.8
tourism 10.7
support 10.7
stone 10.4
famous 10.2
covering 10.2
historic 10.1
sculpture 9.9
wooden 9.7
golden 9.5
city 9.2
landscape 8.9
carving 8.6
close 8.6
oriental 8.5
religious 8.4
frame 8.3
church 8.3
silver 8
bangkok 7.9
ornament 7.8
door 7.6
east 7.5
classic 7.4
national 7.2
megalith 7.1
decor 7.1

Google
created on 2018-02-19

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-19

stone 7.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 72.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-19

a close up of a knife 25.6%
a close up of a sign 25.5%
close up of a knife 21.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a tall, rectangular, carved stone carving of a tall tower -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image displays a tall, narrow, and intricately carved object, likely crafted from jade or a similar stone. The surface is adorned with various detailed engravings, including circular motifs, organic shapes, and what appears to be depictions of birds, plants, and perhaps symbolic elements. The stone itself has a mottled appearance, featuring a blend of brown, beige, and darker hues, giving it an aged and weathered look. The top of the object is slightly tapered or angled, contributing to its distinctive form. The carvings exhibit a high level of craftsmanship, suggesting cultural or historical significance.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-18

This image shows a long, vertical, rectangular object with a flat top that has been intricately carved. The object has a series of designs etched into its surface, showcasing a variety of patterns and what appear to be symbolic or possibly ritualistic motifs.

Starting from the top, there are two round medallions that each contain a face-like design with a stylized, curling motif around them. Below these, the carving features a sequence of images that could be interpreted as animals or mythological creatures, along with abstract patterns. There are birds with long tails, possibly phoenixes, surrounded by a background of clouds or flames.

Further down, there are more decorative elements, some of which look like circular patterns or possibly floral-like designs. Towards the bottom, Chinese characters are etched into the surface, suggesting that this object has cultural or historical significance, perhaps relating to Chinese civilization. Below the characters, the carving finishes with a pattern that resembles waves.

The material of the object is likely a form of hardstone or jade, suggested by its translucency and color variations. The craftsmanship is meticulous, indicating that this artifact could be of significant age and possibly held some ceremonial, commemorative or personal importance.

The background is plain and dark, highlighting the object itself, which allows for a focus on the detail and artistry of the carving.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a long, ancient carved jade tablet or plaque with Chinese motifs and designs. The piece has a mottled, weathered appearance with varying shades of brown and beige. The surface features intricate relief carvings including floral patterns, symbolic designs, and what appear to be traditional Chinese characters or symbols. At the bottom, there's a distinctive wave-like pattern. The overall shape is elongated and rectangular with a slightly pointed or rounded top. The material shows signs of aging and natural patination, giving it an authentic antique appearance. This type of artifact was likely used for ceremonial or decorative purposes in ancient Chinese culture.

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

The image appears to be a vertical stone or mineral slab with intricate and detailed patterns, textures, and symbols carved or etched onto its surface. The slab has a warm, earthy color palette with shades of brown, tan, and gold. The patterns include various organic and geometric shapes, swirls, and what appears to be a symbol or glyph. The overall appearance suggests this is a decorative or ceremonial artifact, possibly from an ancient or traditional culture.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a tall, narrow, and rectangular object with a pointed top, resembling a stone or ceramic tablet. The object is primarily grayish-brown in color, with darker brown spots scattered throughout. It features an intricate design on its surface, which appears to be a combination of carvings and engravings.

The design includes various elements such as:

  • A large, stylized character at the bottom of the object, which may be a Chinese character or symbol.
  • A series of curved lines and shapes above the character, possibly representing waves or ripples.
  • A group of smaller, more detailed carvings near the top of the object, depicting what appear to be animals, plants, or abstract designs.
  • A vertical line running down the center of the object, which may serve as a divider or accent.

The background of the image is a solid dark gray color, which helps to highlight the object's details and create a sense of contrast. Overall, the image suggests that the object is an ancient or historical artifact, possibly originating from China or another Asian culture.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a tall, narrow, brownish-gray stone object with an irregular shape and a pointed top. The object is adorned with various carvings, including:

  • A circular symbol at the top
  • A bird-like creature
  • A plant or flower
  • A geometric pattern
  • A wavy line
  • A series of dots
  • A cross-like symbol

The object appears to be made of a hard, dense material, possibly stone or metal. It has a smooth surface and a subtle sheen, suggesting that it may have been polished or refined in some way.

The background of the image is a solid gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the object. Overall, the image presents a mysterious and intriguing artifact that could be from an ancient culture or civilization.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts an ancient artifact that appears to be a stele, a type of upright stone slab or pillar that is often inscribed or carved with symbols, images, or text. The stele is rectangular in shape and has a textured surface with various carvings and engravings. The carvings appear to be in a style that is consistent with ancient civilizations, possibly from the Middle East or Asia. The carvings depict various symbols, including what appears to be a sun, a crescent moon, and a star. There are also some abstract patterns and designs, as well as what looks like a stylized representation of a human figure. The stele is placed on a gray background, which provides a stark contrast to the intricate carvings on the stone. Overall, the image conveys a sense of history and mystery, as the stele likely holds important cultural or religious significance for the civilization that created it.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image features a vertical rectangular object that appears to be a carved stone or wooden artifact. The object has intricate carvings on its surface, which include various symbols, patterns, and possibly religious or cultural motifs. The carvings are detailed and suggest a high level of craftsmanship. The object is placed on a gray background, which makes the carvings stand out prominently. The image is well-lit, providing a clear view of the object's surface and details.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

The image shows a jade object with carved designs. The object is tall and rectangular, with a slightly tapered top, and is made of a material with a mottled brown and beige pattern. The surface is engraved with a variety of designs, which appear to be motifs or symbols.

Starting from the top, there are two circular designs with intricate patterns inside. Below these, there are depictions that resemble natural elements such as mountains or cliffs, and animal or mythological figures such as a dragon. There are also plant-like carvings that could represent flowers or leaves.

The carvings appear to be in a style that could be associated with East Asian art, and the overall piece suggests an artifact of cultural or historical significance. The details are finely executed, indicating the object may be a work of art. The lighting in the image casts shadows that emphasize the texture and relief of the carvings.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image showcases a rectangular, intricately carved jade plaque, possibly an ancient Chinese artifact. It's presented against a muted grey background, allowing the details of the artifact to stand out.

Details of the Plaque:

  • Material and Appearance: The plaque appears to be made of jade, characterized by a mottled, earthy color palette ranging from shades of brown, beige, and grey. The surface has a subtle sheen, and the texture looks somewhat uneven, suggesting natural variations in the jade.
  • Carvings and Imagery: The surface of the plaque is elaborately carved with various motifs and symbols. These carvings appear to be in low relief, providing a subtle three-dimensional effect. It is not possible to identify the nature of the carvings with more specific details from this image.
  • Shape and Form: The plaque is a long, slightly tapered rectangle. The top of the plaque has a flat, slightly angled top.
  • Condition: The artifact seems to be in good condition.

Overall Impression: The image evokes a sense of history, artistry, and craftsmanship. It suggests a valuable and potentially significant cultural artifact.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a long, narrow, and intricately carved object that appears to be made of a stone-like material, possibly jade or a similar mineral. The carvings are detailed and depict various figures and symbols, which suggest it might be an artifact of cultural or historical significance.

Key features of the carvings include:

  1. Upper Section: At the top, there are intricate designs that appear to be stylized clouds or floral patterns.
  2. Middle Section: The middle section features human figures and animals, possibly engaged in some form of activity or ritual. The figures are detailed and seem to be wearing traditional attire.
  3. Lower Section: The bottom part includes more figures and symbols, including what appears to be a stylized character or emblem.

The overall craftsmanship suggests that this object could be an ancient artifact, possibly used for ceremonial or decorative purposes. The detailed carvings indicate a high level of skill and artistic expression, typical of artifacts from certain historical periods and cultures, particularly in East Asia.

Text analysis

Amazon

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