Human Generated Data

Title

Long, Narrow Textile That Served as a Tablecloth (to cover the Table/Base for the Shotoku Taishi Shrine)

Date

Early Edo period, 17th century

People

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Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial and promised gift of Walter C. Sedgwick, 2019.122.28

Human Generated Data

Title

Long, Narrow Textile That Served as a Tablecloth (to cover the Table/Base for the Shotoku Taishi Shrine)

Date

Early Edo period, 17th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial and promised gift of Walter C. Sedgwick, 2019.122.28

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-23

Rug 99.6
Pattern 61.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-23

pattern 99.4
desktop 98.8
abstract 98.5
texture 98.5
decoration 98.5
design 97.5
art 97.3
retro 97.2
wallpaper 96.9
illustration 96.4
vintage 94.9
fabric 94.8
style 94.7
floral 93.9
antique 93.9
background 93.2
ornate 93.1
seamless 92.1
textile 91.3
old 89.5

Imagga
created on 2019-07-23

mosaic 61
prayer rug 44.1
texture 42.4
old 41.9
transducer 40
antique 37.8
rug 36.1
vintage 35.6
pattern 34.9
grunge 34.1
floor cover 32.4
map 31.5
retro 30.4
electrical device 30
tile 28.1
wallpaper 27.6
aged 27.2
dirty 27.1
ancient 26.8
paper 26.7
furnishing 26.4
rough 25.5
brown 25.1
art 23.8
grungy 23.7
surface 23
textured 22.8
covering 21.6
design 21.4
weathered 20.9
wall 20.6
material 19.7
backgrounds 19.5
device 19.2
canvas 19
stained 18.3
torn 17.4
messy 17.4
parchment 17.3
representation 17.1
frame 16.7
obsolete 16.3
worn 16.3
rusty 16.2
history 16.1
decorative 15.9
backdrop 15.7
empty 15.5
blank 15.4
floral 15.3
burnt 14.6
color 14.5
aging 14.4
paint 13.6
rust 13.5
stain 13.5
flower 12.3
text 12.2
detail 12.1
border 11.8
decoration 11.6
damaged 11.5
sheet 11.3
metal 11.3
book 11
decor 10.6
rustic 10.6
fabric 10.4
close 10.3
iron 10.3
page 10.2
instrumentality 10
doormat 10
faded 9.7
layers 9.7
spotted 9.6
geography 9.6
seamless 9.5
ornamental 9.5
ornament 9.5
note 9.2
letter 9.2
rusted 8.9
creative 8.8
structure 8.7
decay 8.7
age 8.6
construction 8.6
stone 8.4
document 8.4
metallic 8.3
ornate 8.2
world 8
yellow 8
mat 7.9
artistic 7.8
cardboard 7.7
orange 7.7
dirt 7.6
textures 7.6
poster 7.6
effect 7.3
graphic 7.3

Google
created on 2019-07-23

Pattern 81.3
Rug 79.1
Beige 76.8
Textile 71.8
Rectangle 64.3
Interior design 61

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-23

map 97.2
text 79.5
mosaic 68.5
pattern 64.2
art 64.1
motif 55.8
fabric 16.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.6%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-23

a fabric surface 44.1%
a close up of a rug 44%
a close up of a fabric surface 43.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-05

a photograph of a large, ornately decorated rug with a large, ornately decorated rug -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image features a textile, likely a decorative fabric or textile panel, with intricate patterns and designs. The overall color palette is dominated by earthy and metallic tones, such as gold, green, and brown, complemented by softer accents of blue and orange.

The fabric is adorned with repetitive, circular motifs resembling medallions that contain stylized floral or dragon-like patterns. Surrounding these circular motifs are geometric designs in meandering key-fret patterns, commonly seen in East Asian art. The intricate weave appears luxurious, suggesting it may be made of silk and possibly embroidered with metallic threads for added shimmer.

This textile could be part of traditional clothing, a ceremonial or decorative textile, or an artifact from East Asia or China, given its stylistic elements and ornate craftsmanship.

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

The image depicts an intricately designed rectangular textile, likely a panel, featuring a traditional and ornate pattern. The primary color of the textile is a muted green, which serves as the base color for decorative elements in golden and earthy tones. The design includes circular medallions composed of stylized, mythical creatures resembling Chinese dragons, interspersed with cloud motifs. These medallions are set against a geometric background pattern that includes repeating interlocking "L" shapes, reminiscent of a maze or a Greek key pattern. The use of gold thread indicates it might be a brocade, designed to catch and reflect light. The textile's border displays a continuation of the pattern with more distinctive medallions, reinforcing the elegant and traditional style, suggesting an origin in East Asian art, possibly Chinese. The craftsmanship suggests a high level of skill, indicating that the textile may have been used for ceremonial or high-status purposes.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

This image appears to be a decorative textile or tapestry. It features a repeating pattern of intricate floral and geometric designs in shades of green, gold, and other earthy tones. The overall composition has a rich, ornate quality, with the patterns creating a visually striking and intricate visual effect. The textile seems to be made using techniques like embroidery or jacquard weaving to achieve the detailed, textured appearance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be an antique or historical textile pattern, possibly from Asian origin, featuring an intricate geometric and floral design. The background shows a repeating geometric pattern that resembles a Greek key or maze-like design in olive green. Overlaid on this are elaborate circular medallions with floral motifs in muted gold, copper, and pale blue tones. The overall color palette is dominated by sage green with accents of metallic gold and turquoise blue. The pattern appears to be somewhat weathered or aged, giving it a vintage appearance. The design is highly symmetrical and shows the sophisticated textile craftsmanship typical of historical decorative fabrics, possibly from Chinese or other East Asian traditions. There's a white strip or gap visible on the right side of the image, suggesting this might be a documentation or museum photograph of a historical textile fragment.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

This image showcases a vibrant, intricately patterned textile with a predominantly green hue, featuring a repeating design of floral motifs and geometric patterns.

The textile is composed of 12 rectangular sections, each with a distinct pattern that creates a larger, cohesive design. The central section features a repeating pattern of interlocking lines, while the outer sections display a floral motif with a mix of blue, orange, and yellow hues. The overall design is characterized by a harmonious blend of colors and patterns, creating a visually appealing and intricate composition.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of intricate designs. The fabric is primarily green, with accents of gold, blue, and orange. The pattern features a combination of floral motifs, geometric shapes, and what appears to be a stylized representation of a dragon or serpent. The design is symmetrical, with identical patterns mirrored on either side of a central axis.

The fabric appears to be made of silk or a similar luxurious material, given its smooth texture and subtle sheen. The edges of the fabric are not visible, suggesting that it may be a fragment or a section of a larger textile. Overall, the image presents a beautiful and intricate example of traditional textile art, likely originating from an Asian culture such as Chinese or Japanese.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a traditional textile, likely a quilt or a piece of fabric, with a complex and intricate design. The overall color palette is dominated by shades of green, gold, and brown, creating a rich and opulent look. The design features a central square pattern surrounded by smaller, more detailed motifs. The central square is adorned with a geometric pattern that includes a mix of straight and curved lines, possibly representing a lattice or a woven structure.

The smaller motifs around the central square are more floral and organic in nature, featuring stylized flowers and leaves. These motifs are arranged in a symmetrical pattern, contributing to the overall harmony of the design. The fabric appears to be of high quality, possibly made from silk or a similar luxurious material, given the sheen and texture visible in the image.

The edges of the textile are neatly finished, suggesting that it was crafted with care and precision. The intricate patterns and the use of rich colors indicate that this piece is likely of cultural or historical significance, possibly from a specific region or period known for its textile craftsmanship.

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

The image features a square-shaped piece of fabric with a pattern design. The fabric is made of silk, and the pattern is made up of small squares with different designs. The background color of the fabric is green, and the designs are in different colors, including orange, blue, and brown. The pattern is intricate and detailed, with a combination of geometric and floral designs.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a textile with a complex and ornate design. The primary colors are shades of green, gold, and orange.

Key features:

  • Overall Structure: The textile appears to be a rectangle. It has a visible border surrounding a patterned central section.
  • Patterns: The design features a repeating motif of stylized cloud-like forms. There's a lattice or maze-like background pattern and gold detailing adding to the texture and depth.
  • Color Palette: The main colors are a soft green as a background, combined with gold, orange, and touches of blue. This combination gives the textile a rich, possibly antique appearance.
  • Texture: The cloth has a rich, possibly woven texture with subtle variations.
  • Craftsmanship: The quality of the design and the intricacy of the pattern suggest a high level of craftsmanship.

This textile is likely of Asian origin.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a rectangular woven textile, likely a mat or small rug, with an elaborate, repeating pattern. The predominant color is a muted green with metallic gold accents. The central design features a geometric background resembling interconnected swastikas, overlaid with a pattern of stylized cloud-like shapes and circular medallions. These elements are in shades of green, gold, orange, and subtle hints of blue. The border of the textile has a similar design but with larger cloud and medallion shapes. The entire piece has a luxurious and possibly antique feel, suggesting it could be of East Asian origin.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a piece of intricately designed textile, likely a tapestry or a rug. The overall color palette is muted, predominantly featuring shades of green, gold, and brown, with some accents of blue and orange.

The design is symmetrical and divided into a grid-like pattern. The central section contains a large, detailed motif that appears to be a stylized cloud or floral design. This central motif is surrounded by smaller, repeating geometric patterns that form a border around it. These geometric patterns include swastika-like symbols, which are traditional in many cultures and often represent good fortune and auspiciousness.

The outermost border features more intricate designs, possibly depicting dragons or other mythical creatures intertwined with clouds or waves. The craftsmanship suggests a high level of skill, with detailed embroidery or weaving techniques used to create the complex patterns.

Overall, the textile exhibits a blend of natural and geometric elements, reflecting a rich cultural and artistic heritage.