Human Generated Data

Title

Band with Vine and Interlace

Date

3rd-5th century CE

People

-

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1924.112

Human Generated Data

Title

Band with Vine and Interlace

Date

3rd-5th century CE

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1924.112

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-28

Rug 89.1
Applique 55.9
Weaving 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

wear 99.1
textile 98.6
fabric 97.8
texture 96.8
abstract 96.6
art 95.8
desktop 95.7
pattern 95.6
print 95.4
handmade 95.2
design 95.2
cotton 95.1
canvas 94.1
fashion 93.1
yarn 92.8
color 92.3
wool 91.6
vintage 91.5
weaving 90.1
illustration 89.7

Imagga
created on 2022-01-28

lace 75.6
texture 36.8
stole 35.8
pattern 33.5
scarf 31.1
design 26.4
garment 25.9
textured 25.4
embroidery 24.9
art 23.4
clothing 22.7
grunge 21.3
surface 21.2
color 21.1
material 20.5
decoration 18.9
close 18.8
old 18.1
retro 18
wallpaper 17.6
paper 17.2
graphic 16.8
vintage 16.5
backdrop 16.5
decorative 15
frame 15
detail 14.5
border 14.5
fabric 14.4
colorful 13.6
paint 13.6
fashion 13.6
wall 12.8
style 12.6
textile 12.3
backgrounds 12.2
antique 12.1
rough 11.8
decor 11.5
creative 11.5
canvas 11.4
floral 11.1
card 11
bag 10.9
aged 10.9
flower 10.8
damaged 10.5
rusty 10.5
structure 10.4
artistic 10.4
dirty 9.9
element 9.9
cotton 9.7
covering 9.5
container 9
shape 8.9
closeup 8.8
handmade 8.7
water 8.7
work 8.6
ornament 8.6
holiday 8.6
empty 8.6
letter 8.2
effect 8.2
consumer goods 8.1
brown 8.1
symbol 8.1
sand 7.9
rust 7.7
parchment 7.7
worn 7.6
weathered 7.6
beach 7.6
pink 7.5
sheet 7.5
openwork 7.4
natural 7.4
ornate 7.3
purple 7.3
metal 7.2
lines 7.2
romantic 7.1
summer 7.1
sea 7
season 7

Google
created on 2022-01-28

Purple 87.3
Textile 87.2
Creative arts 83.5
Rectangle 80.8
Violet 80.4
Tints and shades 76.6
Pattern 75.9
Motif 74.9
Magenta 73.6
Symmetry 71.4
Art 70
Embellishment 68.5
Sky 68
Fashion accessory 67.6
Needlework 63.2
Font 63.1
Craft 63.1
Linens 62.7
Woven fabric 62.2
Visual arts 61.8

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-28

cake 97.8
fabric 75.9
motif 65.1
pattern 52.8
stitch 52.1
bedclothes 25.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 89.1%

Categories

Imagga

nature landscape 97.8%
paintings art 1.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-28

a close up of a cake 63.2%
a birthday cake 48.7%
a cake made to look like a face 45.4%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a piece of cloth with a large piece of cloth with a large piece of cloth -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image shows an ancient textile fragment, likely from a woven fabric, with decorative patterns. The fragment features two horizontal purple bands bordered by beige on either side. On the purple bands are intricate designs: the top and bottom bands have diamond motifs stitched in beige, while the central band features repeating geometric shapes resembling stylized, spiky ovals or abstract birds in beige against the purple. The textile is frayed at the edges, indicating its age or wear, and the textures suggest it was woven from natural fibers. This fragment is likely a piece of decorative fabric, possibly used in ancient clothing or as part of an ornamental item.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image shows a textile fragment featuring a pattern woven with purple and beige threads. The fabric displays three horizontal bands. The two outer bands are purple with a geometric diamond or zigzag pattern in beige. The middle band is beige with a more intricate pattern, including small, diagonal lines and shapes in purple. Overall, the textile appears aged and frayed at the edges, suggesting it might be an ancient fabric piece. The intricacy of the patterns and color choice indicate it was likely crafted with significant skill and artistic intent.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a fragment of a textile or fabric. The fragment has a repeating geometric pattern in shades of burgundy and cream. The pattern appears to be woven or embroidered, with intricate details and textures. The fabric has a worn and frayed appearance, suggesting it may be an antique or historical textile sample.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be an ancient textile fragment or piece of fabric. It shows a decorative pattern with burgundy or purple-colored bands containing geometric designs, alternating with lighter (possibly natural or cream-colored) stripes. The fabric appears to be somewhat deteriorated, with frayed edges and some wear, suggesting it's quite old. The geometric patterns include diamond or cross-like shapes and what looks like a repeating wave or eye-like motif in the central band. This type of textile fragment is often found in archaeological contexts and provides valuable information about ancient weaving techniques and decorative styles.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image presents a fragment of a textile, likely from an ancient or historical context, given its age and the style of the weaving. The textile is rectangular in shape, with a width of approximately 10-12 inches and a length of around 20-25 inches.

Color and Pattern:

  • The dominant color of the textile is a deep, rich purple hue.
  • The purple is complemented by a cream-colored border on both the top and bottom edges.
  • The main body of the textile features a repeating pattern of interlocking lines, which are woven in a way that creates a sense of movement and texture.
  • The lines are thin and white, adding a subtle contrast to the rich purple background.

Weaving Technique:

  • The textile appears to be woven using a technique known as "tapestry weaving," where the warp threads are not visible and the weft threads are visible on both sides of the fabric.
  • The weaving is dense and intricate, with a high level of detail and precision.

Condition:

  • The textile is in a state of disrepair, with visible signs of aging and wear.
  • The edges are frayed and torn, and there are several holes and tears throughout the fabric.
  • Despite its condition, the textile remains remarkably intact, with much of its original structure and pattern still visible.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the texture and details of the textile.
  • There are no other objects or features in the image, allowing the viewer to focus solely on the textile.

Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the craftsmanship and techniques of ancient textile production. The intricate pattern and rich colors of the textile suggest a high level of skill and attention to detail, while its condition and age offer a poignant reminder of the transience of human creations.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a piece of fabric with a purple and white pattern. The fabric is rectangular, with frayed edges on all sides. It features a repeating pattern of purple and white stripes, with a design that resembles a combination of zigzags and wavy lines. The fabric appears to be made of a coarse, woven material, possibly cotton or linen. The background of the image is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the fabric. Overall, the image suggests that the fabric may be an antique or vintage item, possibly from a cultural or historical context where such patterns were common.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient textile, characterized by its faded and worn appearance. The textile is primarily composed of two colors: a deep red and a beige or cream color. The fabric features a series of horizontal stripes, alternating between the red and beige colors. The red stripes are further adorned with intricate geometric patterns, possibly representing stylized animals or mythical creatures, although the details are somewhat obscured due to the fabric's condition.

The edges of the textile are frayed and uneven, indicating that it has been subjected to wear and tear over time. The fabric appears to be woven, with the patterns and colors suggesting a level of craftsmanship typical of ancient textiles. The overall texture and color palette suggest that the textile might have been used for ceremonial or decorative purposes, given the elaborate patterns and the use of vibrant colors.

The background of the image is a plain, light gray surface, which helps to highlight the details of the textile. The lighting is even, ensuring that all parts of the textile are visible and well-defined. The image provides a close-up view, allowing for a detailed examination of the textile's patterns and condition.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows a piece of cloth that is displayed on a gray background. The cloth is made of a combination of white and maroon colors, with a maroon-colored cloth in the middle. The maroon cloth has a pattern of small white lines in a wave-like shape. The cloth is torn at the edges, and it looks like it is old.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-19

Here is a description of the image:

A roughly rectangular piece of woven fabric is displayed on a gray surface. The fabric's edges are frayed, with loose threads giving it a weathered look. The textile features a repetitive pattern consisting of horizontal bands in alternating colors: a deep purple-red and a natural, off-white or light beige. The purple-red bands exhibit a zigzag motif, while the light beige bands have a design that includes lines and square elements, creating a kind of geometric pattern. The overall texture appears somewhat coarse and uneven.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-19

Here's a description of the image:

The image presents a rectangular fragment of woven textile. The textile features a striped design in two colors: a deep, purplish-red and a light beige. The pattern consists of three bands of the purplish-red alternating with two bands of the beige. The purple bands are adorned with a white decorative pattern that runs along them.

The edges of the fragment are ragged and show signs of wear and unraveling, indicating that it's likely a piece of a larger textile. The overall texture of the textile appears slightly rough, with visible threads and variations in the weave.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a narrow, rectangular strip of woven fabric. The fabric appears to be a type of textile with a complex weave pattern. The central portion of the strip features a deep purple or burgundy color with intricate designs woven in a lighter color, likely beige or off-white. The designs include geometric shapes and possibly stylized animal or plant motifs.

The fabric is bordered on both the top and bottom by a lighter-colored band, also beige or off-white, which contrasts with the central purple section. The edges of the fabric are frayed, indicating that it may be an old or antique piece. The weaving technique suggests a high level of craftsmanship, typical of traditional textile work. The overall appearance of the fabric suggests it could be a fragment of a larger textile, possibly a piece of a garment, tapestry, or decorative band.