Human Generated Data

Title

Band with Foliage Design

Date

3rd-6th century

People

-

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Charles Bain Hoyt, 1931.35.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Band with Foliage Design

Date

3rd-6th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Charles Bain Hoyt, 1931.35.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-24

Pattern 77.2
Embroidery 59.9
Sack 57.6
Bag 57.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-24

wear 99.4
pattern 97.8
one 96.6
no person 96.3
handmade 95.2
textile 95.1
art 94.7
texture 94.3
fashion 91.9
rug 91.7
design 91.4
decoration 91.2
print 91.2
retro 90.8
desktop 90.7
wool 90.6
weaving 90.4
collection 89.4
painting 89.2
text 89.1

Imagga
created on 2019-07-24

bookmark 100
burlap 28.9
vintage 27.3
texture 26.4
old 25.8
paper 25.1
pattern 24.6
retro 22.9
decoration 21.7
grunge 19.6
design 19.1
art 16.3
material 16.1
surface 15.9
decorative 15.9
stamp 15.5
decor 15
color 15
colorful 14.3
postage 13.8
card 13.6
mail 13.4
textured 13.1
antique 13
ancient 12.1
close 12
letter 11.9
postmark 11.8
post 11.4
detail 11.3
culture 11.1
gold 10.7
artistic 10.4
style 10.4
frame 10
traditional 10
wallpaper 9.9
yellow 9.9
philately 9.9
postal 9.8
cotton 9.7
handmade 9.7
fiber 9.6
cardboard 9.6
textile 9.5
symbol 9.4
backdrop 9.1
fabric 8.9
brown 8.8
celebration 8.8
ornament 8.6
drawing 8.6
floral 8.5
stocking 8.5
document 8.3
tradition 8.3
note 8.3
artwork 8.2
present 8.2
border 8.1
dirty 8.1
collection 8.1
history 8
creative 7.9
stationery 7.8
space 7.8
gift 7.7
torn 7.7
flower 7.7
craft 7.6
creativity 7.4
closeup 7.4
cover 7.4
natural 7.4
book 7.3
rough 7.3
aged 7.2
lines 7.2
holiday 7.2
leaf 7

Google
created on 2019-07-24

Orange 87.2
Textile 80.8
Needlework 68.8
Wool 67.7
Tapestry 57.3
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-24

text 85.7
fabric 25.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Poster

AWS Rekognition

Rug 97.8%

Clarifai

Poster 63.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-24

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-24

a fabric surface 50.1%
a close up of a fabric surface 50%
a close up of a rug 49.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

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

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

an old piece of cloth with a design on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-02-06

This image shows a fragment of ancient textile. It appears to be a narrow strip of fabric with frayed edges and threads coming loose, indicating its age and delicate condition. The textile exhibits a detailed pattern with various colors—blue, red, and hints of green and yellow—organized in stripes and what might be stylized symbolic or animal-like figures. The background of the textile is a lighter color, contrasting with the decorative elements. The textile is mounted on a neutral-toned support, likely for preservation and display purposes. The design looks intricate, suggesting it could have been part of a clothing garment or decorative item from a past culture. The exact age, origin, and function of the textile cannot be determined from the image alone, but it clearly reflects skilled craftsmanship.

Anthropic Claude

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

This image appears to depict a fragment of an intricate woven textile or tapestry. The central design features various geometric and abstract elements in dark blue, orange, and other colors against a beige or cream background. The textile has a frayed or worn appearance, suggesting it may be an ancient or well-used piece. The overall composition and patterns convey a sense of cultural or historical significance, though the specific meaning or origin of the design is not immediately clear from this isolated fragment.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This appears to be an ancient textile fragment or piece of fabric with a decorative pattern. The fragment shows what looks like Coptic or early Islamic textile work, with dark blue or black designs on a natural beige/cream colored background, with some reddish-orange accents. The design appears to be geometric or possibly calligraphic in nature, arranged in a vertical band or stripe. The fabric shows signs of age and wear, with some fraying along the edges and deterioration of the fibers. This type of textile fragment is often found in archaeological contexts, particularly from Egypt or other parts of the Middle East, dating from the late Roman to early Islamic periods.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a piece of fabric with a colorful, intricate design. The fabric appears to be made of a coarse, woven material, possibly wool or linen, and features a vertical strip of colorful embroidery in the center. The embroidery is composed of various shapes and patterns, including flowers, leaves, and geometric motifs, in shades of blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. The surrounding fabric is a light beige color, with a few loose threads visible along the edges. The overall effect is one of a delicate, handcrafted textile with a rich history and cultural significance.

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

The image presents a close-up view of a piece of fabric with a woven design, likely originating from ancient Egypt.

  • The fabric is rectangular in shape and features a central vertical strip of woven material.
    • The woven strip is approximately 1/3 the width of the fabric and is positioned centrally.
    • It has a yellowish-brown color with a rough, frayed edge on both sides.
  • The woven strip contains a colorful design that appears to be a floral pattern.
    • The design is composed of various shapes and colors, including red, green, blue, and yellow.
    • The shapes are arranged in a vertical sequence, with some overlapping or blending together.
  • The background of the image is a light beige color, which suggests that it may be a scan or photograph of the fabric.
    • The background is plain and unadorned, allowing the viewer to focus on the fabric and its design.
    • The lighting in the image is even and consistent, with no visible shadows or highlights.

In summary, the image shows a piece of ancient Egyptian fabric with a woven design featuring a floral pattern. The fabric is rectangular in shape and has a rough, frayed edge, while the design is colorful and intricate. The background of the image is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the fabric and its design.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a fragment of a textile that is probably from an ancient civilization, possibly the Inca civilization. The textile is made of a combination of natural fibers, such as cotton and wool, and it features a colorful design with a central motif of a stylized face or head. The design is made using a weaving technique called tapestry weaving, which involves interlacing warp and weft threads to create a pattern. The textile has a worn and faded appearance, with some areas showing signs of wear and tear, indicating its age and historical significance. The image is taken from a close-up perspective, focusing on the intricate details of the design and the texture of the fabric.

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

The image shows a piece of fabric with a design on it. The fabric appears to be old and worn, with frayed edges and a torn section in the middle. The design on the fabric is colorful and intricate, featuring various shapes and patterns. The fabric is placed on a light-colored surface, possibly a table or a wall.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-13

Here's a description of the image:

The image features a fragment of an ancient textile, likely part of a larger piece.

Key Features:

  • Shape and Condition: The fragment is rectangular with jagged edges and is in a somewhat deteriorated state, with some holes and fraying.
  • Color Scheme: The overall color palette is earthy, with tan, red, blue, green, and yellow tones.
  • Design: The primary design element is a central vertical band containing intricate, stylized patterns. Within the dark blue band, there is a repeating pattern of what appears to be flower shapes. The design is bordered by narrow vertical stripes in red.
  • Background: The textile rests against a neutral, light-colored background.

Inference:

Based on the style and condition, this textile likely originates from a historical period, possibly ancient, and the intricate design suggests it may have held cultural significance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-13

The image shows a fragment of an ancient tapestry or textile. The background of the fragment is a faded beige or tan color, and the edges are frayed, indicating wear and tear over time.

Running down the center of the fragment is a vertical band of dark blue or black, decorated with stylized floral motifs in red, green, and yellow. This band is flanked on both sides by thin stripes of red.

The overall appearance suggests that the textile is an artifact, possibly from ancient Egypt or another culture known for its weaving traditions. The design is simplistic yet decorative, with a focus on geometric patterns and naturalistic elements. The condition of the textile indicates that it is old and has likely been exposed to the elements or improper storage.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a small, rectangular piece of ancient textile or fabric. The fabric appears to be woven and features a colorful, intricate design in the center. The design includes various geometric shapes and patterns in colors such as blue, red, yellow, and green. The edges of the fabric are frayed, indicating age and wear. The background of the fabric is a natural, light beige or off-white color, which contrasts with the vibrant colors of the central design. The overall appearance suggests that this could be a fragment of a larger textile, possibly of historical or archaeological significance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

The image depicts a piece of ancient textile, possibly a fragment of a larger garment or decorative fabric. The textile features a narrow vertical band with intricate and colorful patterns. The background is a textured, off-white fabric, which serves as the base. The central black band contains a series of geometric and floral-like designs in various colors, including red, green, and orange. The edges of the central band are bordered by two thin, parallel red stripes, which add to the symmetry of the design. The edges of the entire textile fragment appear to be frayed, indicating age or wear. The overall style and the patterns suggest this could be from a historical culture known for textile arts, possibly dating back to ancient times.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This image shows a fragment of an ancient textile, likely of Coptic or Islamic origin, displayed against a plain, light background. The fabric appears to be part of a woven or embroidered piece, showing signs of wear and fraying at the edges.

Key features include:

  1. Central Design: The main area of the fragment features a vertical rectangular design with intricate patterns. The central design includes geometric and possibly floral or symbolic motifs in vibrant colors such as red, green, yellow, and blue, set against a dark background.

  2. Colors and Motifs: The design includes various shapes and details like crosses, leaves, and possibly abstract or symbolic forms. The use of bright colors contrasts sharply with the dark background, creating a visually striking pattern.

  3. Border: The central design is flanked by vertical stripes in red and beige, which frame the main motif and add to the overall symmetry of the piece.

  4. Condition: The textile shows signs of age and deterioration, with frayed edges and missing threads, suggesting it is a historical artifact.

The overall aesthetic and style suggest it could be from a religious or ceremonial textile, possibly a tapestry or part of a garment. The craftsmanship indicates a high level of skill in weaving and embroidery.