Human Generated Data

Title

Small Ovoid Jar with Decoration of Two Dragons, Each Pursuing a Flaming Pearl

Date

Jiajing period, 1522-1566

People

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Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Samuel C. Davis, 1940.244

Human Generated Data

Title

Small Ovoid Jar with Decoration of Two Dragons, Each Pursuing a Flaming Pearl

Date

Jiajing period, 1522-1566

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Samuel C. Davis, 1940.244

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-11

Jar 99.5
Pottery 98.7
Urn 98.3
Beverage 76.2
Drink 76.2
Vase 69.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

pottery 99.7
no person 99.5
clay 99.1
one 97.8
traditional 96.6
vase 96
art 95.3
container 94.3
antique 93.4
simplicity 93.2
handmade 92.5
pot 92.4
still life 92.2
porcelain 91.5
urn 89.7
old 89.2
jug 88.6
earthenware 88
ancient 87.9
empty 87.5

Imagga
created on 2022-06-11

vase 93.2
china 82.5
jar 79.5
porcelain 65.2
ceramic ware 65.1
container 56.6
vessel 55.5
utensil 48.4
earthenware 33.4
glass 22.6
traditional 22.5
object 20.5
decoration 19.5
pot 18.5
drink 17.5
food 17.5
pottery 17
ornament 16.4
decorative 15.9
bottle 15.4
ceramic 14.5
liquid 13.9
culture 13.7
cup 13.6
bowl 13.3
old 13.2
close 13.1
jug 12.9
single 12.3
ingredient 11.4
water 11.3
tea 11.3
antique 11.2
pitcher 11.1
art 11.1
clay 10.7
tradition 10.2
healthy 10.1
natural 10
kitchen 9.8
ceramics 9.8
black 9.6
aromatherapy 9.6
brown 9.6
handle 9.6
herbal 9.5
craft 9.5
sweet 9.5
closeup 9.4
teapot 9.2
lid 8.8
medicine 8.8
ancient 8.6
oriental 8.5
health 8.3
ornate 8.2
gold 8.2
beverage 8.2
retro 8.2
fruit 8.1
transparent 8.1
celebration 8
color 7.8
golden 7.7
vintage 7.4
yellow 7.3
metal 7.2
shiny 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-11

Flowerpot 93.9
Vase 92.1
Serveware 86.5
Artifact 84.1
Pottery 83.8
Urn 82.4
Porcelain 80.9
Art 80.3
earthenware 78.5
Wood 77.2
Drinkware 75.6
Ceramic 74.3
Automotive tire 73.3
Circle 73
Dishware 70.7
Pattern 69.9
Glass 68
Creative arts 66.1
Electric blue 66
Metal 65.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-11

vase 97.6
indoor 89.2
plant 77.4
pottery 76.9
earthenware 74.7
white 69.9
black 65.2
ceramic 63
still life photography 60.8
cup 59.1
urn 50.9
ceramic ware 38.3
porcelain 18.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Milk

Clarifai

Vase

AWS Rekognition

Milk 76.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-11

food drinks 91.6%
paintings art 7.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-11

a vase sitting on a table 59%
a vase sitting on top of a table 54.6%
a vase sitting on a surface 49%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white vase with a black and white background

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

a black and white photo of a vase with a design

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image shows a large ceramic jar with a rounded body and a wide open mouth. It has an intricate, embossed design featuring a swirling dragon motif, complemented by cloud-like patterns. The jar appears monochromatic, with a dark glossy finish that highlights the engraved details. The overall style suggests traditional Asian craftsmanship, likely inspired by Chinese art. The clean backdrop and lighting emphasize the jar's texture and form.

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

The image depicts a large ceramic jar with a rounded shape and a wide opening at the top. The jar features intricate decorative engravings on its surface, including motifs such as clouds and a dragon. These designs are typical of traditional Asian art styles, often found on porcelain or ceramic objects. The object is illuminated in such a way that the engravings are clearly visible despite its monochromatic color scheme, suggesting it may be photographed in black and white to emphasize the textures and patterns. The jar appears to be smooth and glossy, indicating a high-quality finish. The background is plain and simple, drawing attention to the beauty and craftsmanship of the jar itself.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a black and white photograph of a ceramic vase or jar. The vase has a rounded, bulbous shape and is decorated with intricate, carved designs. The designs appear to depict a dragon or other mythical creature, as well as various floral and cloud-like patterns. The vase has a distinct Asian or Chinese aesthetic, suggesting it may be an example of traditional Chinese pottery or ceramics.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This is a traditional Asian ceramic jar or vase, likely from China or Korea based on its style. It appears to be made of dark glazed pottery or porcelain with intricate carved or molded decorative patterns around its body. The design includes floral motifs and what appears to be dragon or cloud patterns typical of East Asian ceramics. The vessel has a wide body that tapers toward the neck and has a white interior visible at the rim. It's photographed against a white background, creating a stark contrast with the dark exterior of the piece. This style of vessel was commonly used for storing food, wine, or other household items in historical Asian contexts.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a vase with an intricate design. The vase is centered in the frame, with its opening facing upwards. It has a wide body that tapers slightly towards the top, giving it a rounded shape. The vase appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain material.

The most striking feature of the vase is the intricate design etched into its surface. The design features a dragon-like creature with a long, curved body and a head that resembles a snake. The creature is depicted in various poses, with some parts of its body curled up and others stretched out. The design is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with fine lines and textures that give it a sense of depth and dimensionality.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the vase. A shadow is cast by the vase on the left side of the image, adding depth and dimension to the scene. Overall, the image presents a beautiful and intricate piece of art that showcases the skill and craftsmanship of the artist who created it.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image presents a black and white photograph of a ceramic vase, showcasing its intricate design and craftsmanship.

  • The vase is the central focus of the image, with its rounded body and narrow neck taking center stage.
    • The vase's body is adorned with an embossed design featuring a dragon motif, which is a common symbol in Asian art and culture.
    • The dragon is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its body curled around the vase in a flowing motion.
    • The embossing technique used to create the design adds texture and depth to the vase, making it visually appealing.
  • The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the vase's features and create a sense of simplicity and elegance.
    • The plain background also allows the viewer's attention to focus solely on the vase, making it the main subject of the image.
  • The lighting in the image is soft and even, with a subtle shadow cast by the vase on the left side of the image.
    • The lighting helps to accentuate the vase's curves and contours, creating a sense of volume and dimensionality.
    • The shadow adds depth and context to the image, suggesting that the vase is sitting on a flat surface.

Overall, the image presents a beautifully crafted ceramic vase with an intricate design, set against a simple yet effective background. The lighting and composition work together to create a visually appealing and well-balanced image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image features a black-and-white photograph of a traditional Chinese ceramic jar. The jar is round and has a wide, bulbous body tapering into a narrower neck. It is adorned with intricate carvings and designs, including what appears to be a dragon motif, which is a common symbol in Chinese art representing power, strength, and good fortune. The jar also has a smooth, glossy finish, suggesting that it is made of high-quality ceramic material. The jar is placed on a plain white background, which highlights its elegant design and craftsmanship.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a large, cylindrical vase. The vase is made of a dark material, possibly ceramic or stoneware, and features intricate carvings on its surface. The carvings depict a dragon, a common motif in Asian art and culture, along with other decorative elements. The vase has a wide, flared mouth and a narrow neck, and it appears to be quite heavy and sturdy. The photograph is taken from a low angle, giving the vase a sense of grandeur and importance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a dark-colored, round ceramic jar with a wide mouth. The jar is decorated with an intricate pattern of what appears to be a dragon and cloud-like motifs etched into its surface. The jar's body is a glossy, dark color, giving it a rich appearance. The inside of the jar's mouth appears to be a lighter, off-white color. The jar is placed on a plain white background. The image is in black and white.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of an antique vase. The vase is roughly egg-shaped with a slightly narrower neck. The inside of the neck appears to be glazed in a lighter color.

The vase is decorated with relief carvings. There appear to be stylized dragons and possibly clouds depicted on the body of the vase. A pattern of repeating shapes, possibly flowers or geometric designs, runs along the top edge of the vase and along the bottom.

The vase sits on a white surface, which creates a strong contrast and highlights the details of the vase. There is a soft shadow cast by the vase, suggesting a single light source.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a ceramic jar with intricate designs. The jar has a rounded body and a wide, flat rim at the top. The surface of the jar is adorned with detailed engravings or carvings. The primary design appears to be a dragon, a common motif in East Asian art, which is depicted in a dynamic, flowing pose amidst clouds. Below the dragon, there are additional decorative elements, including what appears to be a repeating pattern of geometric shapes or possibly stylized characters. The jar's overall appearance suggests it could be an artifact from a historical period, possibly from Chinese ceramic traditions. The photograph is in black and white, which enhances the contrast and detail of the engravings on the jar's surface.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image is a black and white photograph of a ceramic jar. The jar has a cylindrical shape with a narrow neck and a wide, rounded base. It is adorned with intricate relief carvings that feature a prominent dragon in the center, surrounded by other ornate patterns and designs. The dragon is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its body coiled and its head raised, giving a sense of motion. The surrounding patterns include stylized clouds and other decorative elements. The jar appears to be made of a glossy material, likely ceramic, and the carvings are detailed and well-defined, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship. The background is plain white, which helps to highlight the jar's design and texture.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This image displays a traditional ceramic jar, likely of East Asian origin, with a simple yet elegant design. The jar has a rounded body, a narrow neck, and a slightly flared rim. The surface of the jar is adorned with intricate carvings and embossed patterns. The most prominent design features a dragon, a mythical creature often associated with power and good fortune in East Asian cultures. The dragon is depicted in a dynamic pose, swirling amidst various decorative motifs. The overall color of the jar is a dark, possibly black or dark gray, which enhances the contrast of the lighter embossed designs. The background is plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the jar. The lighting is soft, creating a gentle reflection on the jar's surface, emphasizing its smooth texture and the depth of the carvings.