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Title

Katagami Textile Stencil with Shrimp and Carp Medallion Design

Date

Meiji-Taishō period, late 19th-early 20th century

People

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Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1919.499

Human Generated Data

Title

Katagami Textile Stencil with Shrimp and Carp Medallion Design

Date

Meiji-Taishō period, late 19th-early 20th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1919.499

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Text 71
Coin 63.3
Money 63.3
Art 63.2
Book 57.1
Novel 57.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

old 97.5
art 96.1
desktop 95.1
retro 94.2
ancient 93.9
antique 93.8
illustration 93.7
design 91.8
dirty 90.8
no person 90
texture 89.4
vintage 88.9
decoration 88.2
symbol 87.8
wall 86.7
abstract 85.9
picture frame 85.3
painting 85.2
artistic 82.4
pattern 82

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

old 50.2
brass 47.4
texture 42.4
memorial 36.4
vintage 34.7
grunge 34
structure 33.1
antique 31.3
device 27.8
wall 27.8
rough 27.3
aged 26.2
fire alarm 25.5
design 21.9
wallpaper 21.4
paper 20.4
textured 20.2
alarm 20.1
frame 20
retro 19.7
art 19.6
door 19
wood 18.3
rusty 18.1
decoration 17.9
detail 17.7
wooden 17.6
ancient 17.3
aging 17.3
paint 17.2
pattern 17.1
metal 16.9
empty 16.3
backgrounds 16.2
brown 16.2
cover 15.7
border 15.4
canvas 15.2
grungy 15.2
dirty 14.5
weathered 14.2
surface 14.1
architecture 14.1
letter 13.8
rust 13.5
material 13.4
decorative 13.4
fastener 12.8
sealing wax 12.8
worn 12.4
damaged 11.4
building 11.1
blackboard 10.8
backdrop 10.7
color 10.6
sheet 10.3
graphic 10.2
floral 10.2
pages 9.8
painted 9.5
restraint 9.5
binding 9.4
document 9.3
grain 9.2
window 9
messy 8.7
entrance 8.7
cardboard 8.6
rustic 8.6
obsolete 8.6
flower 8.5
historic 8.2
gold 8.2
style 8.2
hole 8
artistic 7.8
decay 7.7
blank 7.7
closed 7.7
stained 7.7
house 7.5
iron 7.5
close 7.4
covering 7.3
knocker 7.2

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Brown 84.3
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

drawing 97.4
art 95.5
sketch 85.8
painting 74.8
brick 61.1
old 47.5
close 23.2

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

streetview architecture 72.2%
paintings art 17.8%
interior objects 4.3%
macro flowers 2.4%
nature landscape 1.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a close up of a brick wall 71.2%
close up of a brick wall 68.1%
a close up of a brick building 61%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a painting of a rooster.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a painting of a cat and a cat on a table

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a brown paper with a drawing of a dragon and a bird

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image depicts a stencil made of aged, reddish-brown material, possibly a lacquered or treated paper or leather traditionally used in crafts or textiles. The stencil features intricate cut-out designs of two circular motifs containing stylized creatures, likely dragons or other mythical animals, surrounded by decorative patterns and textures. Fine lines and small details create the appearance of scales, facial features, and flowing movement. The stencil also includes a grid structure, composed of thin intersecting lines, likely as alignment or design guides. The material appears weathered, with visible cracks, creases, and areas of wear, showing its antiquity or frequent use.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image is of a traditional Japanese katagami stencil, which is used for dyeing textiles. The stencil is crafted from dark brown, lacquered paper and features a design with two prominent roundels. Each roundel contains an intricate depiction of a dragon, highlighted by the cutout areas of the stencil. The dragons' details are visible through the fine lines and patterns created by the stencil's cutwork. The stencil is characterized by its aged and slightly worn appearance, with visible creases and some areas where the material has thinned or been damaged. The overall design strikes a balance between the ornate depictions of dragons and the geometric grid-like structure that holds the stencil together.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image appears to be an abstract, textured artwork featuring intricate patterns and shapes. The predominant elements are two circular or spherical forms that seem to be made up of organic, floral-like designs. The background has a dark, reddish-brown tone with visible textures and markings, creating a sense of depth and movement. The overall composition has a dreamlike, surreal quality, inviting the viewer to interpret the imagery in their own way.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This appears to be an ancient or historical artwork or artifact with a dark reddish-brown background. The image shows what looks like two circular or spiral designs etched or carved into the surface. The patterns appear to be decorative with intricate line work and geometric shapes. The lighter colored lines and marks contrast against the darker background, creating a striking visual effect. The overall composition has a weathered, aged appearance with some visible wear and damage around the edges, suggesting this is likely an archaeological or historical piece.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a piece of artwork created using a technique called "cutting knowledge" or "cut paper art." The artwork is made from a single piece of brown paper, which has been cut into intricate designs and patterns. The design features a circular shape with a floral pattern in the center, surrounded by a series of lines and shapes that resemble a grid or a maze. The cutting technique used to create the design is precise and delicate, with clean edges and sharp lines.

The artwork appears to be a representation of a natural scene, possibly a garden or a forest, with the circular shape representing a tree or a flower. The floral pattern in the center may symbolize growth, renewal, or beauty. The surrounding lines and shapes could represent the interconnectedness of nature or the complexity of life.

Overall, the image showcases the artist's skill and attention to detail in creating a unique and visually striking piece of art. The use of cutting knowledge as a medium allows for a high level of precision and control, resulting in a work that is both intricate and beautiful.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

This image depicts a piece of artwork that appears to be a woodcut or linocut print, showcasing two circular designs with intricate patterns. The top circle features a stylized depiction of a fish, while the bottom circle displays a more abstract design. The artwork is rendered in a dark brown color with lighter brown accents, set against a white background. The overall aesthetic suggests a traditional or vintage style, possibly inspired by Asian art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a piece of art that is possibly an ancient piece of paper or parchment. The artwork features two distinct circular patterns that appear to be carved or etched into the surface. The patterns are intricate and detailed, with a combination of geometric shapes and organic forms. The background of the artwork is a deep, rich brown color, which contrasts with the white and beige patterns. The patterns are surrounded by a grid-like structure, which adds to the overall composition of the artwork.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a brown sheet of paper with some intricate designs on it. The designs are circular in shape and have a spiral pattern inside them. The designs are carved into the paper, giving them a three-dimensional appearance. The paper has a rough texture and appears to be old. There are some white lines on the paper, which might be creases or folds.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

The image shows a piece of what appears to be aged paper, possibly leather, with cut-out designs. The color is a deep, reddish-brown, with visible aging, creases, and wear. The cut-out designs are light-colored and intricate, featuring two circular compositions that are partially overlapping. These circles seem to depict stylized birds or mythical creatures within a ring of detailing. The background also contains a grid pattern formed by vertical and horizontal lines. The overall impression is of an old and possibly fragile artwork or decorative item.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

This image shows a rectangular sheet of what appears to be old, aged paper or perhaps even treated leather, in a dark reddish-brown tone. The sheet has a grid pattern of white lines and small circles, suggesting it may be a template or pattern for something. There are two circular cut-out designs, stacked vertically. The designs have intricate, stylized patterns that might represent natural or mythical elements, with details resembling stylized pine needles, scales or feathers, and possibly dragon-like heads in the upper circle. The circles are encircled by stylized dashes. The material looks worn and fragile, with cracks and some damage on the edges and surface, adding to the antique feel.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a piece of leather that appears to be aged and worn. It features two distinct, intricate designs that are embossed or stamped into the leather. These designs resemble mythical creatures, likely dragons, with detailed scales, claws, and serpentine forms. The leather has a dark, reddish-brown hue and shows signs of wear and tear, including scratches, cracks, and discoloration. The overall texture of the leather is rough and uneven, contributing to its antique appearance. The designs are outlined with a lighter color, possibly white or a light beige, which contrasts with the darker background of the leather. The piece seems to be a historical or decorative artifact, possibly used for ornamental purposes.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

The image appears to be a piece of traditional Korean artwork, specifically a type of Korean painting known as "jeonggwa" or "chuseokgwa." These paintings are typically made by carving a pattern into the surface of wood, which is then sealed with layers of lacquer. The carvings are often intricate and symmetrical, with detailed patterns that can include geometric shapes, floral designs, or sometimes depictions of animals and mythical creatures.

In this particular image, the artwork features two large, stylized birds in the center, which are surrounded by a grid-like pattern. The birds are intricately carved, with feathers and wings depicted in a detailed manner. The artwork is set against a deep, reddish-brown background, which enhances the contrast with the lighter carved areas.

The edges of the artwork show signs of wear and age, with some areas appearing faded or chipped, which adds to its historical and cultural significance. The style and technique suggest that this is a traditional piece, likely created with great care and attention to detail, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Korea.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

The image shows a traditional Chinese "shadow puppet" template, likely a part of a shadow puppetry performance. This template is made of thin, translucent material, possibly paper or parchment, that has been intricately cut to create the design of a dragon.

The design features a detailed dragon with a long, serpentine body, adorned with scales and intricate patterns. The dragon's head is at the top left, with an open mouth showing sharp teeth and a long tongue. The body curves and twists, with wings and claws visible along its length. The tail is at the bottom right, curling back towards the body.

The background of the template is a dark reddish-brown color, and the cut-out parts reveal the lighter material underneath, creating the contrast that is essential for shadow puppetry. The template is also marked with grid lines and small circular holes, which are likely used for positioning and movement during a performance. The overall appearance suggests that this is a well-used and possibly historical piece, given the wear and tear visible on the material.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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