Human Generated Data

Title

Broad-Shouldered Jar with Flaring Base and Decoration of Three Dragons, Each Pursuing a Brocade Ball

Date

late 17th-early 18th Century

People

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Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1917.24

Human Generated Data

Title

Broad-Shouldered Jar with Flaring Base and Decoration of Three Dragons, Each Pursuing a Brocade Ball

Date

late 17th-early 18th Century

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1917.24

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Porcelain 100
Pottery 100
Art 100
Dessert 61.8
Cake 61.8
Food 61.8
Jar 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

pottery 100
vase 99.9
container 99.7
clay 99.5
handmade 99.5
ceramic 99.4
no person 99.4
earthenware 99.2
pot 99.2
jar 98.9
jug 98.8
decoration 98.6
porcelain 98.5
urn 98.1
art 97.9
isolate 97.8
handicraft 97.7
ornate 97.6
craft 97.5
ancient 96.7

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

vase 100
jar 100
vessel 81.9
container 70.8
china 43.7
ceramic ware 38
porcelain 31.9
utensil 29.7
earthenware 26.4
glass 23.3
decoration 18.1
drink 17.5
object 16.1
traditional 15.8
ornament 13.8
cup 13.7
majolica 13.5
art 12.4
gold 12.3
design 11.8
decorative 11.7
single 10.7
water 10.7
color 10.6
sphere 10.1
jug 10
collection 9.9
ceramic 9.7
food 9.7
clear 9.6
liquid 9.6
shiny 9.5
tea 9.4
culture 9.4
natural 9.4
flower 9.2
old 9.1
pot 8.7
bright 8.6
luxury 8.6
bottle 8.4
beverage 8.1
closeup 8.1
transparent 8.1
history 8.1
celebration 8
pitcher 8
souvenir 7.8
antique 7.8
pottery 7.7
golden 7.7
empty 7.7
healthy 7.6
relaxation 7.5
plant 7.5
close 7.4
globe 7.4
symbol 7.4
alcohol 7.4
tradition 7.4
ornate 7.3
yellow 7.3
wealth 7.2
world 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Porcelain 98.4
Blue and white porcelain 97.6
Blue 96.1
Ceramic 93.5
Urn 91.6
Cobalt blue 89.8
Vase 84.3
earthenware 84.3
Artifact 81.9
Pottery 52.3

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

vase 100
plant 99.5
tableware 98.8
ceramic 97.6
earthenware 97.3
pottery 97
teapot 95.8
jug 95.5
pitcher 95.1
kettle 92.9
blue and white porcelain 90.7
urn 88
mug 87.6
serveware 85.4
bowl 84.9
ceramic ware 83.9
painted 82.2
saucer 77.8
lid 76.6
plate 73.8
coffee cup 72.1
still life 69.7
dishware 69.7
teacup 60.9
art 60.3
displayed 58
gold 56.9
platter 55.7
shelf 54.2
still life photography 52.2
porcelain 49.4
decorated 37.6
decorative 36
painting 27.8
jar 26.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Female, 52.6%
Happy 11.6%
Sad 69.5%
Disgusted 2.4%
Calm 7%
Confused 3%
Angry 3.4%
Surprised 3.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Birthday Cake

Clarifai

Vase

AWS Rekognition

Birthday Cake 61.8%

Clarifai

Vase 95.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

food drinks 76.7%
paintings art 23.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a vase sitting on a table 72.5%
a vase sitting on top of a table 68.7%
a painting of a vase on a table 68.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a blue and white vase with a dragon on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

a blue and white vase with dragon designs

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-26

This is an image of a classic Chinese vase with a distinctive blue and white porcelain design. The vase has a bulbous body which tapers in towards the top, leading up to a narrow neck with a slightly flared rim.

It's predominantly white in color, featuring intricate, cobalt blue designs all over its surface. The artwork is detailed and appears to depict mythical dragon-like creatures amidst clouds or smoke. These ornate dragons are depicted in a dynamic and swirling style, giving a sense of movement.

The neck of the vase is decorated with what looks like a repetitive pattern, possibly a traditional Chinese decorative motif. Additionally, there's a thin blue rim at the base that echoes the design above it and grounds the piece.

This type of blue and white pottery is highly valued in Chinese culture, often associated with high quality and is commonly used in traditional settings as well as for exporting purposes during various dynasties. The craftsmanship suggests it may be made for decorative purposes, collectors, or as a functional object of some cultural significance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This is a traditional Chinese porcelain vase featuring blue and white decoration, a style often referred to as "blue and white" or "qinghua" porcelain. The vase has a classic baluster shape with a wide body that tapers toward the neck. The decoration shows a dramatic dragon design in cobalt blue against a white background. The dragon is depicted in a traditional Chinese style with scales, claws, and flowing whiskers, surrounded by swirling clouds or smoke patterns. The rim of the vase features a decorative border with repeated motifs, and there's also a decorative band at the base. This type of porcelain was highly valued and represents a style that became popular during the Ming Dynasty and continued to be produced throughout Chinese history. The craftsmanship demonstrates the sophisticated ceramic techniques used in Chinese porcelain making, with the deep blue pigment showing various shades and detailed brushwork.

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image shows a porcelain vase or jar with a striking blue and white design. The vessel has a rounded, bulbous shape with a wide mouth and a plain, undecorated rim. The surface of the vase is covered in an intricate, swirling pattern of stylized waves and clouds, with a central image of a large, fantastical creature that appears to be a dragon or lion-like beast. The creature is rendered in deep, vibrant shades of blue against the contrasting white background. The overall effect is one of elegant, traditional Chinese ceramics design.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-25

This image features a white porcelain vase with a blue and white design, showcasing a mythical creature in the center. The vase has a wide base that narrows at the top, with a small opening. The design on the vase includes a blue dragon-like creature with a long tail and claws, surrounded by swirling patterns and shapes. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the vase. Overall, the image presents a beautiful and intricate piece of porcelain art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image showcases a stunning white porcelain vase adorned with intricate blue designs, featuring a wide base that tapers into a narrow neck and opening.

The vase boasts a rounded body with a flat base, showcasing a captivating blue design that wraps around its entire surface. The design is composed of a series of interconnected dragons and clouds, with the dragons depicted in various poses, including one that appears to be emerging from the clouds.

A delicate blue border encircles the vase's base and neck, adding a touch of elegance to its overall design. The vase is set against a soft, light blue-green background, which subtly gradates to white towards the bottom of the image. This subtle color scheme allows the vase to take center stage, highlighting its beauty and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image shows a porcelain jar with a blue and white design. The jar has a cylindrical shape with a slightly curved body and a narrow neck. The jar's design features a dragon with a long, sinuous body, intricate details, and a fierce expression. The dragon is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its tail raised and its mouth open, as if it is roaring. The jar's body is decorated with swirling clouds and other decorative elements, adding to the overall visual impact of the design. The jar's rim and base are painted in a contrasting color, possibly white or a light shade of blue.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image shows a blue and white ceramic vase with a cylindrical body, a rounded rim, and a flat base. The vase is decorated with intricate designs and patterns. The main design is a blue dragon with a long, curved body and a head that is facing forward. The dragon's body is adorned with swirling clouds and flames, and its tail is coiled around the vase's neck. The vase's body is also decorated with a series of blue and white floral patterns.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a ceramic vase with a blue and white design. The vase has a round, bulbous shape with a wide base and a narrower opening at the top. The main color is white, which serves as the background for the blue design.

The blue design features a mythical creature, possibly a lion or a guardian spirit. The creature is depicted in a dynamic pose, with swirling lines and details that suggest movement and energy. The design also includes other decorative elements, like swirls and stylized shapes.

The base of the vase has a repeating pattern of blue lines. The rim of the vase is a lighter color, perhaps a natural clay color. The overall impression is that of a traditional or antique piece.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The image shows a white, glazed ceramic vase with blue painted designs. The vase has a rounded body, a narrow neck, and a flared base. The designs include a foo dog or lion-like figure, clouds, and abstract patterns. The vase appears to be in good condition.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a ceramic vase with a classic blue and white design. The vase has a bulbous shape with a narrow neck and a slightly flared rim. The predominant color scheme is white with intricate blue patterns. The blue designs include stylized depictions of clouds and possibly a mythical creature, such as a dragon or a lion, which are common motifs in traditional Chinese porcelain.

The vase features a detailed border near the rim and base, consisting of repeating geometric patterns. The overall aesthetic suggests that this piece might be inspired by or is an example of traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain, which is known for its delicate craftsmanship and detailed hand-painted designs. The vase appears to be in good condition, with no visible cracks or damage.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

This image shows a traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain jar. The jar is decorated with intricate blue designs on a white background. The main design features a mythical creature, possibly a dragon or a lion, surrounded by swirling clouds and floral motifs. The creature appears to be holding or playing with a flaming pearl, a common motif in Chinese art symbolizing wisdom and power. The jar has a rounded body, a narrow neck, and a flat base. The rim of the jar is adorned with a repeating pattern of cloud motifs. The overall style and decoration suggest that this jar is an example of Ming or Qing dynasty ceramics, known for their fine quality and artistic craftsmanship.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image shows a blue and white ceramic vase with intricate designs. The vase has a bulbous shape with a slightly narrower neck and a flat base. The upper part of the vase features a patterned rim, adorned with a repeating motif of a stylized face flanked by serpentine elements.

The main body of the vase is decorated with a bold, blue design of a mythical or fantastical creature, possibly a dragon or a lion, surrounded by swirling clouds and additional decorative elements. The design is highly detailed, with the creature's head prominently displayed in the center, featuring fierce, open jaws and sharp teeth. The body of the creature is enveloped by the swirling clouds, which add a sense of movement and drama to the piece. The design is complemented by a circular emblem or medallion positioned below the creature, which further enhances the ornate appearance of the vase. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of traditional Chinese porcelain, specifically the blue and white porcelain style that is often associated with the Ming Dynasty.