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Title

Fragment of the Wakan Rōeishū (Yamashiro-gire)

Date

Late Heian period, late 12th century

People

Artist: Fujiwara Sadayori, Japanese 995 - 1045

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.371

Human Generated Data

Title

Fragment of the Wakan Rōeishū (Yamashiro-gire)

People

Artist: Fujiwara Sadayori, Japanese 995 - 1045

Date

Late Heian period, late 12th century

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.371

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-09-20

Text 100
Handwriting 98.8
Calligraphy 98.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-09-20

paper 99.4
calligraphy 99.3
retro 99.1
vintage 99.1
manuscript 99
writing 99
antique 98.5
old 98.4
text 98.4
ink 98.2
ancient 98.2
handwriting 98.2
art 97.8
texture 97.2
page 96.2
design 95.7
pattern 95.5
desktop 95
letter 94.7
print 94.1

Imagga
created on 2019-09-20

cotton 100
antique 55.5
old 53
vintage 50.5
paper 46.3
retro 42.7
aged 42.6
ancient 39.8
grunge 39.2
text 35.8
dirty 35.3
texture 33.4
wallpaper 33
parchment 32.7
rough 31.9
document 31.6
journal 31.4
canvas 31.3
letter 30.3
empty 30.1
decay 29
stained 28.9
torn 28.1
aging 27.8
blank 27.5
sheet 27.3
cardboard 26.9
burnt 26.3
stain 26
book 25.7
weathered 24.7
note 23.9
age 23.8
backgrounds 22.7
pages 22.5
correspondence 21.6
obsolete 21.1
history 20.6
messy 20.3
art 20.2
layers 19.3
spotted 19.3
poster 18.9
brittle 18.7
page 18.6
frame 18.3
scrolls 17.7
letterhead 17.7
burning 17.4
border 17.2
pattern 15.7
brown 15.5
wall 15.4
worn 15.3
design 15.2
manuscript 14.7
damaged 14.3
textured 14
material 13.4
decoration 12.4
grungy 12.3
yellow 11.9
backdrop 11.6
rusty 11.4
historic 11
paint 10.9
space 10.9
decorative 10.9
sepia 10.7
map 9.8
grime 9.8
ragged 9.8
rust 9.6
artistic 9.6
envelope 9.5
cover 9.3
shabby 8.8
stains 8.8
crumpled 8.7
drawing 8.7
spot 8.6
color 8.4
card 8.2
tattered 7.9
sand 7.9
album 7.8
floral 7.7
graffito 7.6
old fashioned 7.6
word 7.6
sign 7.5
grain 7.4
detail 7.2
travel 7

Google
created on 2019-09-20

Text 90.3
Calligraphy 87.7
Font 68.6
Art 58.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-09-20

handwriting 99.9
text 99.3
drawing 89.7
letter 79.1
child art 68.2
calligraphy 59.5
ink 56.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Book

AWS Rekognition

Rug 97.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-09-20

paintings art 84.9%
text visuals 15.1%

Captions

Clarifai

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Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-13

a photograph of a chinese writing on a piece of paper with chinese writing

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a chinese scroll with writing in chinese and asian characters

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

This image displays a piece of traditional Japanese calligraphy. The text is written in Kanji characters, which are a part of the Japanese writing system derived from Chinese characters. The calligraphy is written vertically from top to bottom and right to left, which is the traditional format for Japanese writing. Some of the characters are marked with red dots, possibly for emphasis or notation. The paper appears to be aged, giving it a classical and historical feel. The characters are written in a flowing, fluid style characteristic of skilled calligraphy, emphasizing the aesthetics and beauty of the script.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-17

The image shows a piece of paper with East Asian calligraphy, specifically in the style characteristic of Chinese characters. The calligraphy is in black ink on a beige or light brown paper, and there are red seal marks interspersed among the characters. The writing style appears fluid and artistic, indicating that it may be cursive or semi-cursive script, known as "Caoshu" or "Xingshu" in Chinese calligraphy. The paper has some creases and a bit of wear, suggesting age or that it has been handled over time. It’s a vertical composition, and the characters are arranged in a traditional column format from top to bottom and right to left. The precise content of the text is not discernible from the image without knowledge of the language and the script style.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This appears to be a traditional East Asian calligraphy piece, likely Japanese given the style. The work shows vertical columns of black characters written in cursive script (grass script or 草書) on aged, beige-colored paper. There are small red dots or marks interspersed throughout the text, which might be either punctuation marks or seal impressions. The calligraphy demonstrates fluid, dynamic brushwork characteristic of this artistic style, with characters flowing into one another in an elegant manner. The paper shows signs of age with a slightly mottled, vintage appearance. This type of calligraphic work would typically be read from right to left and top to bottom.

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

This appears to be a traditional East Asian calligraphy piece, likely Japanese given the style. The work features vertical columns of graceful black characters written on aged, beige-colored paper. The calligraphy is executed in a semi-cursive script style, with some characters flowing naturally into others. There are small red dots or marks interspersed throughout the text, which may be reading marks or seals. The paper shows signs of age, with a slightly mottled, yellowish appearance characteristic of historical documents. The brushwork demonstrates skilled control, with variations in line thickness and ink density that are hallmarks of accomplished calligraphy.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-17

The image appears to be a calligraphic scroll or document containing rows of Chinese characters or script. The text is written in black ink with some red markings or dots interspersed throughout. The background has an aged, textured appearance, suggesting this is an older, possibly historical, document or work of art. While the specific content or meaning of the text is not immediately clear to me, the image conveys a sense of tradition, artistry, and cultural heritage through its calligraphic style and presentation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image presents a traditional Chinese calligraphy piece, showcasing a vertical composition of black ink characters on a beige background. The text is written in a flowing script, with some characters featuring red dots above or below them. The overall aesthetic suggests an aged appearance, with visible signs of wear and tear that add to the piece's historical charm.

Key Features:

  • Vertical Composition: The calligraphy is arranged vertically, with the characters flowing from top to bottom.
  • Black Ink Characters: The text is written in black ink, which provides a striking contrast against the beige background.
  • Red Dots: Some characters feature red dots above or below them, adding a pop of color and visual interest to the piece.
  • Aged Appearance: The image has an aged look, with visible signs of wear and tear that suggest the piece has been preserved for a long time.
  • Beige Background: The background is a warm beige color, which complements the black ink and red dots nicely.

Overall Impression:

The image exudes a sense of tradition and cultural heritage, evoking feelings of reverence and respect for the art of Chinese calligraphy. The aged appearance and visible signs of wear and tear only add to the piece's charm, making it a beautiful and meaningful work of art.

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

The image presents a piece of Japanese calligraphy, featuring a vertical column of text written in black ink on a beige background. The text is composed of Japanese characters, likely representing a poem or passage from a literary work.

Key Features:

  • Background: The background is a light beige color with a subtle texture, resembling aged paper.
  • Text: The text is written in black ink and consists of several lines of Japanese characters, arranged vertically. The characters are written in a traditional Japanese calligraphy style, with varying sizes and orientations.
  • Red Dots: Small red dots are scattered throughout the text, adding a pop of color to the otherwise monochromatic design.
  • Border: A thin beige border surrounds the image, providing a clean and simple frame for the calligraphy.

Overall Impression:

The image exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, reflecting the beauty and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese calligraphy. The use of black ink on a beige background creates a striking contrast, while the red dots add a touch of vibrancy to the design.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a traditional East Asian calligraphy scroll, possibly Chinese or Japanese, with text written in black ink on aged, textured paper. The scroll is divided into multiple columns, each containing a sequence of characters. The characters are written in a flowing, cursive style, characteristic of calligraphic art.

The text appears to be poetic or prose, with some characters highlighted in red ink, possibly indicating emphasis or importance. The background of the scroll is a light, beige color, which contrasts with the dark ink of the text. The scroll is mounted on a frame, suggesting it is part of a collection or exhibition.

The overall composition is elegant and intricate, showcasing the beauty and skill of traditional calligraphy. The image captures the essence of East Asian artistic expression through the medium of writing.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a piece of paper with a light brown background. The paper appears to be old and worn, with visible creases and slight discolorations. On the paper, there are four vertical columns of Chinese characters written in black ink. The characters are neatly aligned and spaced, suggesting a formal or literary context. The characters vary in size and style, with some appearing more ornate than others. Additionally, there are occasional red dots interspersed among the characters, possibly indicating corrections or emphasis. The overall composition is simple, focusing solely on the text without any additional decorations or images.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-01

The image shows a piece of calligraphic art, written in Japanese characters. The script is in black ink on a pale, textured background. The characters are densely packed in vertical columns, reading from top to bottom and right to left. Red dots are scattered around the characters, potentially indicating corrections or emphasis. The overall aesthetic is minimalist and traditional, characteristic of East Asian calligraphy.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-01

Here's a description of the image based on your request:

This is a vertical image of a piece of aged paper or parchment. The paper has a textured, almost fibrous quality and a pale yellow or beige color.

Black ink calligraphy is prominently displayed on the paper, written in vertical columns. The writing is delicate and flowing, using traditional calligraphy techniques. The script appears to be East Asian, possibly Chinese or Japanese.

A few red dots are scattered throughout the written text. These dots are either part of the inscription or may be damage to the original art object.

The overall impression is that of an old and valuable piece of calligraphy.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a piece of traditional East Asian calligraphy, likely in Chinese or Japanese. The text is written vertically from top to bottom and right to left, which is a common format in traditional East Asian scripts. The calligraphy appears to be written in black ink on aged, textured paper, giving it an antique appearance.

The characters are written in a semi-cursive or cursive style, which is evident from the fluid and expressive strokes. Some characters have red punctuation marks, which are commonly used in traditional East Asian texts to indicate emphasis or the end of a sentence.

The content of the text is not immediately clear without translation, but it appears to be a poem or a literary piece, given the artistic and refined nature of the calligraphy. The overall aesthetic suggests that this piece might be a work of art, possibly created by a skilled calligrapher.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image appears to be a piece of calligraphy written in Japanese or Chinese characters. The text is written in a vertical format, which is characteristic of East Asian calligraphy traditions. The style of the writing suggests it might be in a form of cursive or semi-cursive script, possibly狂草 (káng cǎo) or similar, which is known for its fluid and expressive nature.

The paper on which the calligraphy is written has a light, aged appearance, giving it a historical or traditional feel. The text is divided into sections with some characters marked with red dots, which could indicate special emphasis, corrections, or annotations. The characters vary in size and style, enhancing the dynamic and expressive nature of the calligraphy.

The overall impression is one of artistic and cultural expression, likely intended to convey a message or to be appreciated as a work of art in its own right.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This image appears to be a piece of traditional East Asian calligraphy, likely Chinese or Japanese, written on a vertical scroll. The text is arranged in vertical columns, which is a common format for classical East Asian writing.

The calligraphy style is somewhat cursive and fluid, with varying thickness in the strokes, suggesting it was written with a brush. There are several small red dots placed at various points in the text, which could serve as punctuation or decorative elements. The paper itself has a textured, aged appearance, indicating that it might be an old document or a reproduction of one.

The text begins with the characters "庚申" (gēngshēn), which refers to a specific year in the Chinese sexagenary cycle, followed by more characters that appear to be a continuous piece of writing. The content of the text is not immediately clear without further translation and context.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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