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Human Generated Data

Title

Enju-School Short Sword (from Higo Province, Kyushu), cut down from longer blade

Date

Muromachi period, circa 1530

People

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Classification

Weapons and Ammunition

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Professor Albert Bushnell Hart, Class of 1880, 1936.126.B

Human Generated Data

Title

Enju-School Short Sword (from Higo Province, Kyushu), cut down from longer blade

Date

Muromachi period, circa 1530

Classification

Weapons and Ammunition

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Professor Albert Bushnell Hart, Class of 1880, 1936.126.B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Weapon 98.3
Blade 98.3
Weaponry 98.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

sword 99.2
weapon 98.5
desktop 98
dagger 96.9
steel 96.8
samurai 94.3
iron 93.6
no person 93.5
dark 92.9
design 91.8
danger 91
skirmish 90.4
war 88.8
Gothic 88.6
decoration 88.1
protection 88.1
art 88
symbol 87.8
warrior 87.6
knife blade 87.5

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

pattern 32.8
design 32.7
backdrop 28
black 27.7
texture 27.1
graphic 24.8
art 24
wallpaper 22.2
digital 21.9
gem 21.2
wave 20.7
light 20.7
curve 19.2
color 18.9
style 18.5
shape 17.9
space 17.8
motion 17.1
energy 16.8
artistic 16.5
dynamic 16
mixing bowl 15.4
silver 15
technology 14.8
modern 14.7
decoration 14.7
futuristic 14.4
generated 13.9
shine 13.8
fractal 13.8
smooth 13.7
shiny 13.4
line 13
container 13
swirl 12.9
luxury 12.9
abstraction 12.7
bowl 12.6
power 12.6
lines 12.6
element 12.4
3d 12.4
artwork 11.9
effect 11.9
frame 11.8
elegance 11.7
decorative 11.7
dark 11.7
creative 11.5
metal 11.3
flame 11.2
computer 11.2
elegant 11.1
template 11
strainer 10.8
transparent 10.7
render 10.4
banner 10.1
backgrounds 9.7
filter 9.5
card 9.5
circle 9.5
smoke 9.4
flowing 9.3
colorful 9.3
bright 9.3
necklace 8.9
symbol 8.7
jewelry 8.7
web 8.6
cold 8.6
creation 8.4
flow 8.3
glow 8.3
fashion 8.3
reflection 8.3
painting 8.1
fantasy 8.1
decor 8
ornament 7.8
gift 7.7
illusion 7.7
jewel 7.7
expensive 7.7
contemporary 7.5
trendy 7.5
form 7.4
lightning 7.3
business 7.3
detail 7.2
soft 7.2
textured 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

weapon 96.2
knife 78.3
abstract 56.1
sword 53.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Sword

Clarifai

Sword

AWS Rekognition

Sword 54.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

text visuals 76.9%
interior objects 17.7%
food drinks 1.9%
events parties 1.8%
paintings art 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-15

a close up of a knife 62.6%
close up of a knife 59%
a weapon next to a knife 41.2%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-10

a sword from the people.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a knife - wrapped sword - head - blade blade blade of a sword - head

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a traditional Japanese katana (samurai sword) alongside its sheath. The katana features a curved blade, a characteristic of the weapon, with a sharp cutting edge. The handle (tsuka) is wrapped in a dark material with diamond-shaped patterns of white along its length, created using traditional wrapping techniques. The guard (tsuba) is circular and separates the blade from the handle.

The sheath (saya) is decorated with an intricate pattern resembling small, circular organic shapes, creating a textured and elegant design. The black background enhances the visibility of the katana and sheath, emphasizing their craftsmanship and detail.

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

The image presents a traditional Japanese katana sword along with its scabbard, displayed on a black background. The katana's blade is slightly curved and has a polished, gleaming finish, indicative of its sharpness and craftsmanship. The sword's handle, or tsuka, is wrapped in an alternating pattern of dark and light material, likely silk or another fabric, with visible metal fittings. The tsuba, or handguard, is circular and dark-colored, adding to the sword's elegant appearance.

Beneath the katana, the scabbard, or saya, is shown. It features a distinct texture resembling rayskin or sharkskin, characterized by a pattern of small, regularly shaped circular bumps that appear light against a dark background. The saya is crafted to match the elegance and style of the katana, providing a complementary visual effect. Overall, the display highlights the traditional beauty and artistry of Japanese sword-making.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a traditional Japanese samurai sword, known as a katana. The sword has a curved, single-edged blade and a distinctive hilt with a tsuba (hand guard). The blade appears to be made of high-quality steel, and the hilt is decorated with a pattern of small, round shapes, likely representing a traditional Japanese design element. The sword is displayed against a dark background, highlighting its elegant and formidable appearance.

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

This image shows a traditional Japanese katana (sword) and its decorative scabbard (saya). The sword features a curved single-edged blade with a distinctive wrapped handle (tsuka) that appears to have a traditional diamond pattern wrap in light and dark colors. The handguard (tsuba) appears to be brass or gold-colored. Below the sword is its scabbard, which is decorated with an intricate pattern of small white flowers or cherry blossoms against a dark background, creating a striking mosaic-like effect. The scabbard also has metal fittings. Both pieces are photographed against a black background, which makes the details stand out dramatically. This appears to be a high-quality, ornate example of traditional Japanese sword craftsmanship.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image features a Japanese sword, known as a katana, and its accompanying scabbard. The sword is positioned horizontally at the top of the image, with its blade facing to the right. The blade is curved and has a dark brown or black color, with a subtle sheen that suggests it is made of high-quality steel. The hilt of the sword is wrapped in a dark brown material, possibly wood or leather, and features a series of white, circular patterns that resemble the scales of a snake. The scabbard is placed below the sword, also horizontally, and is covered in a similar pattern of white circles on a dark brown background. The scabbard is slightly longer than the sword, with a small opening at the top that allows the sword to be inserted. The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the sword and scabbard.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and intricate example of Japanese craftsmanship, showcasing the attention to detail and aesthetic appeal of traditional Japanese swords.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a traditional Japanese sword, known as a katana, accompanied by its scabbard. The sword features a curved, single-edged blade with a sharp point and a distinctive hamon (tempered edge) running along its length. The handle is wrapped in rayskin and cord, providing a secure grip for the wielder.

The scabbard is made of wood or bamboo and is covered in a decorative material, possibly lacquer or leather, featuring an intricate pattern of small, white flowers or leaves on a black background. A metal band at the top of the scabbard holds it in place when not in use.

The overall design and craftsmanship of the sword and scabbard suggest that they are high-quality, handmade pieces, possibly created by a skilled Japanese swordsmith. The image provides a detailed view of the sword and scabbard, highlighting their intricate details and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a traditional Japanese sword, known as a katana, displayed against a black background. The katana has a long, curved blade with a silver-colored metallic finish. The handle, or grip, is wrapped in a traditional black lacquered material, with a silver-colored metal fitting at the base. The katana's sheath, or scabbard, is made of black lacquered wood and has a decorative design of white dots on a black background. The blade and sheath are both ornate, with intricate designs and patterns. Overall, the image showcases the beauty and craftsmanship of a traditional Japanese katana.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image features a sword that is displayed on a black background. The sword has a silver blade with a black handle, and the handle is decorated with a golden design. The sword is placed on top of a long, thin object that looks like a stick, which is covered in white and black dots. The stick is placed on the bottom right side of the sword.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

The image shows a Japanese katana sword and its sheath against a stark black background. The sword, with its curved, silver blade, lies diagonally across the top half of the frame. Its handle, wrapped in a dark material with lighter-colored diamonds forming a grip, is adorned with a circular metallic fitting. The blade appears sharp and well-maintained.

Below the sword, the sheath mirrors the blade's curve. The sheath is dark and densely covered in what appears to be a pattern of small, off-white circles. At the end of the sheath, there's a small decorative piece with what looks like ornate gold detailing on a dark base. The image is well-lit, emphasizing the textures and details of both the sword and its sheath.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

The image showcases a Japanese katana sword alongside its scabbard (saya). The katana is a curved, single-edged sword, known for its sharpness. Its handle (tsuka) is dark, with a diamond-shaped wrapping and what appears to be a decorative element. The blade is steel-colored and appears to be polished. The scabbard, positioned below the sword, is primarily dark with a speckled pattern in light tones, offering a contrast to the sword's sleek design. The background is entirely black.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a traditional Japanese sword, likely a katana, showcasing its blade and scabbard.

  1. Blade (Top Part of the Image):

    • The blade is curved, which is characteristic of a katana.
    • The hilt (tsuka) is wrapped in a traditional manner, possibly with ray skin (same) and silk or cotton cord (ito).
    • The handguard (tsuba) appears to be intricately designed, likely made of metal with decorative elements.
    • The collar (habaki) and the end cap (koiguchi) are visible, securing the blade within the scabbard.
  2. Scabbard (Bottom Part of the Image):

    • The scabbard (saya) is adorned with a textured, possibly lacquered finish.
    • It features a decorative pattern that resembles a mosaic or inlaid design, giving it a unique and elegant appearance.
    • The end of the scabbard (kojiri) is also visible, matching the overall design aesthetic.

The craftsmanship and detailing suggest that this is a high-quality, possibly antique or custom-made piece, reflecting traditional Japanese sword-making techniques.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

The image shows a traditional Japanese sword, known as a katana, displayed in two positions: one with the blade drawn and the other with the blade sheathed.

  • Blade Drawn: The blade is shown in its full length, gleaming with a polished metal surface that has a slightly curved, single-edged shape characteristic of a katana. The edge is sharp and well-defined, and the hilt (tsuba) is visible at the end of the blade. The handle (tsuka) is wrapped with a corded material, likely for grip, and features a guard (saya) on the top edge. The overall design suggests a high-quality, possibly antique or well-maintained katana.

  • Blade Sheathed: The sword is also shown with the blade sheathed in its saya, which is a tubular scabbard. The saya is decorated with intricate patterns and appears to be made of a material such as wood and covered with a layer of what looks like mother-of-pearl or a similar material, giving it a textured appearance. The handle and guard are partially visible through the saya, maintaining the traditional style of the katana.

The background is dark, which makes the details of the katana stand out prominently. The overall presentation of the sword suggests it is a piece of cultural or historical significance.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

The image shows a traditional Japanese sword, likely a katana, along with its sheath (saya). The sword has a curved blade, characteristic of katanas, with a sharp edge and a dull back edge. The handle (tsuka) is wrapped in a textured material, possibly ray skin, with a series of white spots, giving it a distinctive appearance. There is a decorative guard (tsuba) near the base of the blade. The sheath (saya) is also decorated with a similar white spotted pattern and has a gold-colored fitting near the opening. The overall design and craftsmanship suggest a high-quality and possibly antique or ceremonial sword.

Text analysis

Google

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