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Title

Lotus Sutra (Hokke-kyō) Chapter 12: Section Describing the Enlightenment of the Dragon King's Daughter

Date

Nara period, late eighth century

People

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Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.364

Human Generated Data

Title

Lotus Sutra (Hokke-kyō) Chapter 12: Section Describing the Enlightenment of the Dragon King's Daughter

Date

Nara period, late eighth century

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.364

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Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

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Blackboard 87.4
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Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

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Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

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Google
created on 2019-05-31

Text 91.9
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Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

text 86.6
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Curtain

AWS Rekognition

Rug 90%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

streetview architecture 99.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a close up of a curtain 46.6%
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Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

the word written in red ink on a wall.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

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

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image displays a piece of traditional East Asian calligraphy, written in Chinese characters. The text is arranged in neat vertical columns and features golden ink on a dark background, giving it a luxurious and regal appearance. The calligraphy strokes are precise and stylistically elegant, suggesting skilled craftsmanship. The content appears to include Buddhist or philosophical text, commonly associated with sacred writings or ceremonial documents. This style is characteristic of classical Chinese calligraphy often used for religious or formal purposes.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a piece of calligraphy on a dark background, featuring rows of vertical Chinese characters written in gold ink. The text is neatly arranged in columns, with each character precisely and artistically rendered. The piece exhibits traditional Chinese calligraphy, demonstrating skill and elegance in the execution of the characters. The gold lettering contrasts strongly with the dark background, making the text stand out clearly. This kind of artwork is often found in historical manuscripts, scrolls, or traditional calligraphic works, and it reflects a cultural emphasis on the beauty and precision of written language.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be a piece of calligraphic writing or text in an East Asian script, likely Chinese. The text covers the entire image and appears to be densely written, with characters arranged in rows. Without being able to identify any specific individuals, the image seems to depict a work of traditional calligraphic art or an important piece of text, though I cannot discern the exact content or meaning of the writing.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This appears to be an ancient Chinese text or manuscript written in traditional Chinese characters. The text is written in vertical columns, reading from right to left, which is the traditional format for Chinese writing. The characters appear to be written in gold or light-colored ink on a dark, possibly aged background that has a purplish-brown tone. The writing style looks formal and careful, suggesting this might be from an important document, possibly a religious or historical text. The preservation state of the document shows some aging, but the characters remain clearly legible. This type of document formatting and presentation was common in important historical Chinese texts, particularly those of religious or imperial significance.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a large, rectangular piece of paper or parchment featuring a prominent display of Chinese characters in gold ink. The text is densely packed and spans the entire width of the image, with each line of text carefully aligned to create a sense of balance and harmony.

Key Features:

  • Background: The background of the image is a muted brown color, which provides a subtle contrast to the bright gold ink used for the text.
  • Text: The text itself is written in a traditional Chinese calligraphy style, with each character carefully crafted to convey meaning and beauty. The characters are arranged in a vertical column, with each line of text flowing smoothly into the next.
  • Alignment: The text is carefully aligned to create a sense of balance and harmony, with each line of text perfectly spaced and centered within the image.
  • Size: The image is quite large, with the text spanning the entire width of the image. This creates a sense of grandeur and importance, as if the text is meant to be read and appreciated by many people.

Overall Impression:

The image exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, with the traditional Chinese calligraphy style and the careful alignment of the text creating a sense of balance and harmony. The use of gold ink adds a touch of luxury and opulence, making the image feel like a valuable and precious artifact. Overall, the image is a beautiful representation of traditional Chinese culture and artistry.

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

The image presents a piece of paper with Chinese calligraphy, showcasing a traditional art form. The calligraphy is written in gold ink on a dark brown background, creating a striking contrast that highlights the intricate details of the characters.

Key Features:

  • Calligraphy: The calligraphy is the central element of the image, featuring a series of Chinese characters arranged in a vertical column. The characters are written in a flowing script, with each character carefully crafted to convey meaning and beauty.
  • Gold Ink: The use of gold ink adds a touch of luxury and elegance to the image, emphasizing the importance of the text being conveyed.
  • Dark Brown Background: The dark brown background provides a subtle yet effective contrast to the gold ink, allowing the characters to stand out and creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.
  • Traditional Art Form: The image showcases a traditional art form that has been practiced for centuries in Chinese culture. The calligraphy is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the artist, who has carefully selected each character and arranged them in a harmonious composition.

Overall Impression:

The image exudes a sense of serenity and contemplation, inviting the viewer to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the calligraphy. The use of gold ink and the dark brown background creates a sense of luxury and sophistication, while the traditional art form adds a touch of cultural heritage and history. Overall, the image is a stunning representation of Chinese calligraphy, showcasing the beauty and elegance of this ancient art form.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a vertical scroll, likely made of paper or silk, with a dark background. The scroll features multiple columns of text written in gold ink, which is a traditional color for calligraphy in East Asian cultures. The text is arranged in a neat, organized manner, suggesting it could be a historical document, a poem, or a piece of calligraphy art. The characters are written in a classical style, indicating that the scroll might be from a significant historical period. The gold ink adds a sense of elegance and importance to the text, highlighting its value.

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

The image is a photograph of a document or a piece of paper with text written on it. The text is written in a language that uses characters, possibly Chinese or Japanese. The characters are arranged in rows and columns, and the text appears to be a continuous passage or document. The paper has a brownish color, and the text is written in a golden color, giving it a luxurious and elegant appearance. The image is well-lit, and the text is clearly visible, making it easy to read and understand.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

Here's a description of the image, focusing on its key elements:

Overall Impression:

The image shows a section of a traditional East Asian text, likely a Buddhist sutra or similar religious writing. The text is written vertically in columns of elegant calligraphy on a dark background. The writing appears to be in gold or a similar metallic ink.

Specific Details:

  • Calligraphy: The image is dominated by traditional Chinese (or possibly Japanese or Korean) characters. These characters are rendered in a flowing, artistic style, indicating a skilled calligrapher.

  • Layout: The characters are arranged in vertical columns that read from right to left. This is the traditional format for East Asian writing.

  • Color Palette: The image has a high-contrast color scheme. The gold ink of the text pops against the dark background.

  • Texture: The background looks slightly textured, which could be due to the material it's painted on (paper or silk) or a deliberate artistic effect.

Interpretation:

The image evokes a sense of reverence, wisdom, and historical significance. The calligraphy suggests the importance of the words. It's a beautiful example of traditional East Asian art and a glimpse into a rich cultural heritage.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

This image is a close-up of a piece of calligraphy written in a classical style. The text is in gold ink on a dark, possibly indigo-colored, background. The characters are intricate and flowing, typical of traditional East Asian calligraphy. The overall composition suggests a scroll or a page from a book, with the text densely packed and arranged in vertical columns. The style of the calligraphy and the language strongly indicate that the writing is in Chinese. The subject matter appears to be of a religious or philosophical nature, given the classical context and the style of the written script.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a large piece of calligraphy written in traditional Chinese characters on a dark, possibly black or deep purple, background. The text is written in gold or a similar metallic color, which stands out prominently against the dark background. The characters are arranged in neat vertical columns, typical of traditional Chinese writing style.

The calligraphy appears to be a lengthy text, possibly a historical document, poem, or a significant literary work. The characters are uniformly sized and evenly spaced, indicating careful and meticulous craftsmanship. The overall appearance is elegant and formal, suggesting that this piece might be of cultural or historical significance.

The background has a smooth texture, and there are a few small blue markings or annotations scattered throughout the text, which might be notes or corrections. The piece is likely intended for display, possibly in a museum, temple, or a place of cultural importance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image appears to be a page from a traditional Japanese text or scroll, likely a Buddhist sutra or a related religious text. The background is a deep, rich brown or maroon color, and the text is written in gold ink, which is a common style for important or sacred texts in Japanese traditional culture. The script is in the Japanese Kanji and Kana system, and the text appears to be structured in paragraphs and columns, typical of older Japanese writing styles. The text is written in a vertical format, which is also characteristic of traditional Japanese writing. The overall appearance suggests that this is a highly valued and possibly ancient document, possibly a religious or historical text, given the style and use of gold ink.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This image is of a traditional East Asian scroll, likely of Chinese or Japanese origin, featuring a columnar arrangement of golden text on a dark background. The text appears to be written in Chinese characters, and the layout suggests it could be a classical literary work, religious scripture, or a historical document. The golden script is vertically aligned in multiple columns, which is a common format for traditional East Asian calligraphy and printing. The dark background enhances the contrast, making the golden text stand out prominently. The scroll seems to be unrolled and laid flat, allowing for the full text to be visible. The style of the writing and the presentation suggest it may be an artifact of cultural or historical significance.

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