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Title

Snow and Daily Life in Northern Japan (Hokuetsu seppu) in 7 Volumes

Date

Late Edo period, 1835-1843

People

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Books

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.781

Human Generated Data

Title

Snow and Daily Life in Northern Japan (Hokuetsu seppu) in 7 Volumes

Date

Late Edo period, 1835-1843

Classification

Books

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.781

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Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

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Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

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Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

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Google
created on 2022-01-23

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Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 100
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Book 99.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

text visuals 60.4%
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Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

text 43.6%

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a book with chinese writing on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a collection of traditional books bound in the Japanese style (fukuro toji), featuring six volumes. The covers of the books are blue with title labels affixed vertically on the front covers and spines. These labels are yellow and contain handwritten Japanese characters in black ink. The text on the labels includes titles, possibly indicating different sections or editions: some volumes bear titles referencing "春" (spring), "夏" (summer), "秋" (autumn), "冬" (winter), along with "人" (human), "地" (earth), "天" (heaven). The books display elegant craftsmanship and detail common in historical or traditional Japanese manuscripts.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a collection of seven Japanese books, each with a pale blue cover. The books are positioned side by side, revealing their spines, which display vertical yellow labels with black Japanese calligraphy.

The first five books seem to belong to one set, as they have similar labels and appear slightly faded compared to the last two. The labels on the first five books suggest they are volumes covering different seasons or themes, indicated by the similar handwriting and stylistic appearance.

The last two books appear to be part of another series or set, as their labels are uniform but distinct from the first five, denoting perhaps a different title or volume classification. The calligraphy on the sixth and seventh books stands out as it may be larger or differently styled compared to the others.

These books are traditional Japanese bound books, which can be identified by their stitching and their style of binding, a method common in older Japanese literature and documents.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image appears to be a set of old, bound books or volumes with traditional Chinese calligraphy and text on the covers. The books have a yellowish-tan color and the text is written in black characters. The text on the covers appears to be the titles or contents of the books. Without being able to identify any individuals, the image seems to depict a collection of historical or cultural texts in the Chinese language.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This image shows a collection of traditional Japanese or Chinese books, arranged side by side. They appear to be bound in a traditional style with light blue and cream-colored covers. Each book has a vertical title label with Chinese/Japanese characters written in black ink. The books on the left have similar titles starting with the same characters, while the three books on the right appear to be part of a series with "北越雪譜" (Hokuetsu Seppu) in their titles. The books look like they could be from a historical collection or archive, given their traditional binding style and appearance.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a collection of six books, arranged in a row, with their spines facing the viewer. The books are bound in light blue cloth or paper, and each has a yellow label on its spine featuring Chinese characters in black ink. The labels are rectangular with a thin border and contain a mix of characters, some of which appear to be titles or authors' names, while others may be dates or other information.

The books are positioned in a row, with the first book on the left being slightly closer to the viewer than the others. The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the books.

Overall, the image presents a visually appealing arrangement of books, with the yellow labels adding a pop of color against the muted tones of the blue bindings. The use of Chinese characters on the labels adds an air of cultural significance and mystery to the image, inviting the viewer to explore the contents of the books further.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a collection of six books with yellow covers and black Japanese characters. The books are arranged in a row, with the spines facing outward. Each book has a rectangular yellow cover with a thin black border around it. The covers feature black Japanese characters written vertically in a calligraphic style.

The books appear to be old, as evidenced by the worn and faded covers. The edges of the covers are slightly frayed, and there are signs of wear and tear on the surfaces. The books are placed on a plain background, which helps to highlight their unique features.

Overall, the image presents a visually striking collection of books that showcase the beauty of Japanese calligraphy and the craftsmanship of traditional bookbinding.

Amazon Nova

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

This image shows a collection of six books or volumes that are placed side by side. Each book has a yellow spine with Chinese characters written on it, and a blue cover with a white border. The spines are arranged in a row, with the first book on the left and the last book on the right. The books are placed on a black background, which makes them stand out and easy to see.

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

The image shows a stack of six books, which appear to be old and have yellow covers. The covers have black text written in a foreign language. The books are stacked vertically, with the top book having a blue cover and the others having yellow covers. The books are arranged in a way that the text on the covers is visible. The books seem to be placed on a black surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a row of seven old books, presumably of Japanese origin, lined up side-by-side against a black background. The books vary slightly in size and cover design.

The three books on the right have light blue covers with a subtle textured pattern. A yellow strip runs vertically down the spine of each of these books, containing vertically-oriented Japanese characters. These spine labels indicate "北越雪譜初編" (Hokuetsu Seppu Shohen) followed by 天 (ten), 地 (chi), and 人 (jin), respectively, potentially indicating "Heaven, Earth, and Man," implying a series of books.

The four books on the left have similar spine labels written vertically on yellow strips, but the covers are a light grayish-green color with subtle variations. The Japanese characters on these spines appear different from the other three books.

The overall impression is of a collection of antique or historically significant books, possibly part of a series or collection. The style and script suggest East Asian origins.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases a collection of old, bound books. They are arranged in a row, with their spines facing the viewer. The books have a traditional Japanese style, with paper covers and string binding. The spines are labeled with vertical text in what appears to be Japanese or a related East Asian script. The spines vary in color; some have a blueish hue and some are a light color. The books have a well-worn appearance, indicating age and use. The background is a solid black. The light hits the books making the picture stand out.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a collection of traditional Chinese books, likely a multi-volume set, arranged side by side. Each book has a vertical spine with text written in traditional Chinese characters. The spines are yellow with black text, and the covers are light blue with a textured fabric appearance. The titles on the spines are uniformly styled, suggesting that these books are part of a cohesive series.

The titles on the spines read from right to left, which is typical for traditional Chinese books. The characters are written in a calligraphic style, indicating a classic or historical text. The books appear to be well-preserved, with minimal signs of wear, suggesting they might be part of a library or a collector's item.

The text on the spines includes the following characters (reading from right to left):

  1. 孔子家語 (Kǒngzǐ Jiāyǔ) - "Confucius' Family Sayings"
  2. 孔子家語 (Kǒngzǐ Jiāyǔ) - "Confucius' Family Sayings"
  3. 孔子家語 (Kǒngzǐ Jiāyǔ) - "Confucius' Family Sayings"
  4. 孔子家語 (Kǒngzǐ Jiāyǔ) - "Confucius' Family Sayings"
  5. 孔子家語 (Kǒngzǐ Jiāyǔ) - "Confucius' Family Sayings"
  6. 孔子家語 (Kǒngzǐ Jiāyǔ) - "Confucius' Family Sayings"
  7. 孔子家語 (Kǒngzǐ Jiāyǔ) - "Confucius' Family Sayings"

This indicates that the books are volumes of the same work, "Confucius' Family Sayings," which is a collection of sayings and anecdotes attributed to Confucius and his disciples. The presence of the name "Huang Kan" on the spine suggests that this might be a specific edition or commentary by Huang Kan, a notable scholar.

Overall, the image showcases a set of classic Chinese texts, likely of significant historical and cultural value.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

22A
1837-93
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Soppe

Google

北越 雪 譜 |加編 天 北越 雪 譜 初編 地 北越 雪 譜 加編 人 く 游基 多落 及 语 人
北越
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