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Human Generated Data

Title

Roundel: Personification with Candelabra Plants

Date

7th-8th century

People

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Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Charles Bain Hoyt, 1931.46

Human Generated Data

Title

Roundel: Personification with Candelabra Plants

Date

7th-8th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Charles Bain Hoyt, 1931.46

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-24

Pattern 70.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-24

decoration 98.2
art 97.8
pattern 97.7
retro 97.6
vintage 95.6
design 95.4
craft 95.2
handmade 95.2
ornate 94.5
antique 94.4
handicraft 93.6
illustration 93.3
style 92.4
traditional 92.3
round out 91.7
desktop 90.6
flower 90.6
embroidery 90.4
texture 88.1
floral 87.8

Imagga
created on 2019-08-24

arabesque 93.4
art 25.2
currency 25.1
mosaic 22.4
old 22.3
money 22.1
cash 20.1
finance 18.6
antique 18.1
wealth 18
banking 17.5
retro 17.2
pattern 17.1
bank 17
decoration 16.8
ancient 16.5
coin 16.2
financial 16
symbol 14.8
circle 14.6
design 14.6
business 14
object 13.9
metal 13.7
shiny 13.5
traditional 13.3
texture 13.2
religion 12.6
decorative 12.5
vintage 12.4
color 12.2
colorful 12.2
ornament 12.1
earthenware 12
fabric 11.9
coins 11.6
closeup 11.5
paisley 11.4
grunge 11.1
paper 11
close 10.9
majolica 10.8
ceramic ware 10.8
pay 10.6
commerce 10.3
culture 10.3
gold 9.9
history 9.9
exchange 9.6
round 9.5
east 9.3
economy 9.3
style 8.9
detail 8.9
change 8.7
geometry 8.7
geometric 8.5
dollar 8.4
sphere 8.3
one 8.2
interior 8
silver 8
ethnicity 7.7
wallpaper 7.7
craft 7.6
religious 7.5
frame 7.5
rich 7.5
artwork 7.3
reflection 7.3
collection 7.2
decor 7.1
utensil 7
architecture 7

Google
created on 2019-08-24

Tableware 73
Circle 72.4
Plate 66.4
Pattern 65.7
Beige 63.7
Dishware 59.5
Rug 59
Art 58.1
Ceramic 52.1
earthenware 51

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-24

plate 88.3
art 82.8
platter 80.3
motif 70.6
rug 68.9
decorated 48.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Plate

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-08-24

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-24

a close up of a rug 71.9%
close up of a rug 66.5%
a piece of paper 37.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-11

a photograph of a piece of cloth with a picture of a man on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

a circular piece of cloth with an image of a man and a woman

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a round textile piece with intricate designs woven into it. The textile appears to be quite old and is somewhat frayed around the edges. The central motif features a human figure within an oval frame, which seems to be a depiction of a person with a halo-like circle around their head, possibly a religious or significant cultural figure. Surrounding this central figure, there are numerous symmetrical, decorative patterns with what seem to be stylized and abstracted animal or possibly floral motifs in rich colors including reds, greens, blues, and yellows. The outer edge of the textile has a border with a repeating geometric pattern. The overall appearance and design suggest that this textile could be an artifact from an ancient or historical civilization, possibly used for ceremonial or decorative purposes.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-27

The image is a close-up of a circular textile piece with a frayed and incomplete border, suggesting it might be an antique or a fragment of a larger piece. The textile features an intricate and colorful design on an earth-toned background.

Central to the design is a circular medallion containing a figure, which appears to be a traditional or mythological character, enclosed within a decorative border. This central medallion is surrounded by four symmetrical motifs resembling stylized animals or fantastical creatures in a symmetrical arrangement. These creatures are also enclosed in their own individual border designs.

The creatures and the figure in the medallion are depicted in red, green, blue, and dark outlines, and they stand out against the lighter background of the textile. The craftsmanship suggests this might be a woven or embroidered piece. The overall style, the presence of what may be mythological or ancient figures, and the traditional pattern suggest the textile could have cultural or historical significance.

The precise origin, age, or use of the textile is not immediately apparent from the image alone. It could be part of a garment, a decorative item, or a ritual object from a specific cultural tradition. The wear on the piece indicates that it has aged considerably.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This appears to be an ancient textile fragment, likely a roundel or medallion, featuring intricate Coptic or Byzantine-style decorative patterns. The piece is circular in shape and shows signs of age and wear. The design consists of elaborate scrollwork and vegetal motifs in various colors including beige, rust orange, deep green, and burgundy red. The pattern is arranged in concentric circles with detailed ornamental elements throughout. The textile appears to be woven, possibly made of linen or wool, and demonstrates sophisticated craftsmanship typical of early medieval textile arts. The fragment's edges are somewhat deteriorated, but the central design remains largely intact, showcasing the complex geometric and organic patterns characteristic of this historical period and style.

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

The image appears to be an ornate and intricate circular textile or tapestry. It features a complex, symmetrical design with a central motif surrounded by various decorative elements. The colors used include browns, reds, greens, and blues, creating a rich and vibrant pattern. The overall aesthetic suggests this is an ancient or historical textile, possibly from a cultural tradition involving intricate textile arts and designs.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a circular piece of fabric with a central design, surrounded by intricate patterns and colors. The fabric appears to be made of a coarse material, possibly burlap or canvas, and has a frayed edge. The central design features a figure in the middle, surrounded by various shapes and patterns. The colors used are muted, with shades of red, blue, green, and yellow. The overall effect is one of age and wear, suggesting that the fabric may be an antique or vintage item.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-21

The image depicts a circular, frayed piece of fabric with intricate designs and patterns.

The fabric is tan in color, with a thick border around the edge that is decorated with red, green, and black designs. The center of the fabric features a large, circular design with a red border and a smaller, circular design within it. The smaller design is surrounded by a series of curved lines and shapes in various colors, including red, green, blue, and yellow.

The background of the image is white, suggesting that the fabric is being displayed or showcased in some way. Overall, the image appears to be a photograph of an antique or vintage piece of fabric, possibly a rug or tapestry, with intricate designs and patterns that are characteristic of traditional textiles from various cultures.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image features a round rug with a brown background and a multicolored design. The rug is placed on a white surface. The rug has a circular design with a red border and a central circle. The rug has a floral design with a person in the center. The rug has a border with a red and green design. The rug has a worn-out look.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts an antique round textile, likely a rug or a decorative fabric, with a worn and aged appearance. The textile features a central medallion that is intricately designed with a variety of colors, including red, green, blue, and yellow. The medallion contains a figure, possibly a religious or mythological character, surrounded by a complex pattern of vines, leaves, and other decorative elements. The border of the textile is also adorned with a repeating pattern of smaller motifs, adding to the overall ornate design. The fabric appears to be woven or embroidered, and the colors have faded over time, giving the piece a vintage look.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-28

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image shows a circular textile fragment, likely from an ancient artifact. It appears to be a woven piece, possibly a rug or a decorative panel. The textile is quite worn and shows signs of age, with some frayed edges and areas where the fabric has deteriorated. The central portion features a design with both human and animal figures.

Key Features:

  • Circular Shape: The object is roughly circular, though the edges are uneven and incomplete.
  • Color Palette: The colors are muted and earthy, with shades of beige, brown, red, green, blue and yellow. This palette suggests the use of natural dyes.
  • Central Motif: The center of the textile displays a figure inside a circular frame. The frame suggests that the figure is sitting on what seems to be a small boat or in the water.
  • Surrounding Design: Radiating outwards from the center is an elaborate design. There are intricate, stylized patterns, including curvilinear elements, animal-like forms (possibly birds), and ornamental details.
  • Borders: The design is framed by multiple bands of color and repeating geometric and floral patterns.

Style and Possible Origin:

The style of the image has characteristics of tapestry weaving. The style of figures and patterns could suggest that it originated from an ancient culture, likely in the eastern Mediterranean or Middle East. The level of detail and artistry suggests it was once a significant piece of craftsmanship.

Condition:

The textile is in a state of disrepair, indicating it has experienced significant aging and use. The edges are frayed, and there are areas where the weave is loose or damaged.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-28

The image shows an aged, circular textile with a complex, colorful design woven into its surface. The textile appears to be made of a coarse, woven material, possibly linen or hemp, and exhibits signs of wear and tear, with frayed edges and areas where the fabric has worn thin.

The design is concentric, with a central medallion featuring a human figure, possibly seated or enthroned, within a colorful border. Radiating outwards from the center are stylized floral and geometric motifs interspersed with what appear to be animal or avian figures, all rendered in a limited palette of colors including reds, blues, greens, and yellows. The design is bounded by a patterned border composed of alternating blocks of color, adding a rhythmic quality to the overall composition.

The textile's aged appearance suggests it is an antique piece, possibly of historical or cultural significance. The intricate design and craftsmanship indicate a skilled artisan, and the subject matter may hold symbolic or religious meaning. The piece conveys a sense of history and the passage of time, its worn condition adding to its unique character and appeal.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image shows a piece of textile art, likely a fragment of a larger tapestry or embroidered fabric. The design is intricate and appears to be handcrafted, featuring a central medallion surrounded by symmetrical patterns.

Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Central Medallion:

    • The central part of the textile features a circular medallion with a figure or an image, which appears to be a person or a deity. The figure is surrounded by a detailed border.
  2. Surrounding Patterns:

    • Around the central medallion, there are four symmetrical, curvilinear patterns. These patterns are intricate and resemble floral or vegetal motifs, common in traditional textile designs.
    • The patterns are enclosed within a circular boundary, adding to the symmetry and balance of the design.
  3. Outer Border:

    • The outermost part of the textile has a detailed border with geometric and possibly floral motifs. This border frames the central design and adds to the overall aesthetic.
  4. Colors:

    • The fabric uses a variety of colors, including shades of red, green, yellow, and brown. These colors are used to highlight different elements of the design, adding depth and contrast.
  5. Material and Technique:

    • The textile appears to be made of woven fabric, possibly silk or a similar material. The intricate patterns suggest that it might be embroidered or woven using a complex technique.
  6. Condition:

    • The edges of the textile are frayed, indicating that it is a fragment and possibly quite old. This suggests it might be a historical or antique piece.

Overall, the image depicts a beautifully crafted piece of textile art with a rich, symmetrical design and vibrant colors, indicative of traditional craftsmanship.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

The image depicts an ancient textile, likely a fragment of a larger rug or decorative piece, characterized by intricate embroidery and vibrant colors. The fabric is woven with a light beige or cream base, and the design features several circular and oval motifs arranged symmetrically across the surface.

The central motifs include stylized animal faces, possibly lions or tigers, with intricate details in shades of orange, brown, and green. These faces are surrounded by smaller, repeating patterns in red, green, and blue, which form a border around the central design. The outer edge of the textile is also decorated with a pattern of small, repeating shapes in red, green, and blue, creating a continuous border that frames the entire piece.

The textile appears to be in somewhat aged condition, with frayed edges and some areas of wear, indicating that it is likely a historical artifact. The craftsmanship suggests it may have been created for ceremonial or decorative purposes, possibly as a ceremonial object or a status symbol. The detailed embroidery and use of color suggest a high level of artistry and may reflect the cultural and social significance of the time in which it was made.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

This image depicts a circular piece of ancient textile or fabric, likely from a cultural or historical context. The fabric is heavily worn and frayed at the edges, indicating significant age. The central design features intricate patterns and motifs, with a prominent circular emblem in the middle. This emblem appears to contain a stylized figure or symbol, possibly of religious or cultural significance.

Surrounding the central emblem are various interwoven patterns and designs, including what seem to be serpentine or dragon-like figures. These figures are depicted in a dynamic, flowing manner, with their bodies curving and intertwining. The colors used in the embroidery include earthy tones such as browns, greens, and reds, which contribute to the overall aged appearance of the piece.

The outer border of the fabric is adorned with a repeating pattern of small, geometric shapes and possibly some floral motifs. The entire piece is rich in detail, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and a deep cultural significance. The wear and tear visible on the fabric add to its historical value, indicating that it has been preserved for a considerable amount of time.

Text analysis

Amazon

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