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Human Generated Data

Title

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 67: begin 19 - end 30 (recto), Sura 68: 1 - begin 27 (verso)

Date

12th century

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1922.147

Human Generated Data

Title

Folio from a Qur'an: Sura 67: begin 19 - end 30 (recto), Sura 68: 1 - begin 27 (verso)

Date

12th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1922.147

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Text 100
Handwriting 97.3
Calligraphy 81.8
Page 75.9
Diary 64.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

manuscript 99.2
paper 99.1
page 98.8
old 98.3
retro 98.2
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art 97.4
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desktop 96.3
texture 96.2
illustration 96.2
print 95.8
writing 95.8
book bindings 94.5
dirty 93.6
letter 93.1

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

journal 94.2
map 46.5
old 41.2
antique 38.1
cloud 32.8
paper 27.6
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representation 25.8
art 25.6
page 25.1
vintage 24.9
design 24.8
book 24.7
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cover 22.3
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artwork 21.1
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collection 20.8
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texture 18.8
letter 18.4
grunge 17.9
parchment 17.3
sepia 16.6
idea 16.1
aged 15.4
dirty 15.4
decoration 15.4
graphic 15.4
word 15.1
newspaper 14.4
history 14.3
atlas 14.2
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world 12.4
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print 12.3
globe 12.1
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religion 11.7
city 11.7
navigation 11.6
sheet 11.3
detail 11.3
document 11.2
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manuscript 9.8
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words 8.8
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writing 8.5
structure 8.3
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creation 8.3
rough 8.2
country 7.9
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tourism 7.4
data 7.3
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Google
created on 2019-07-08

Text 93.4
Font 75
Paper 72.9
Calligraphy 66.9
Handwriting 61.3
Paper product 50.3
Art 50.2
Writing 50

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

handwriting 99.6
letter 91.8
text 90.1
calligraphy 65.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Book

AWS Rekognition

Rug 92.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

streetview architecture 52.7%
paintings art 46%
text visuals 1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

an old manuscript with arabic writing on it

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

a photograph of a manuscript with a large, intricately decorated manuscript

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image is a page from an illuminated manuscript, likely a historical Quranic text. It features Arabic calligraphy written in black ink, with diacritical marks in red and decorative embellishments in gold and other colors. The style is typical of early Islamic manuscripts, with relatively large text arranged in vertical, tightly spaced rows.

On the left side of the page, decorative motifs are visible. One appears to be a circular, golden medallion with radiating lines, resembling a sunburst. Another motif located below this is an ornate, elongated design in gold and blue, resembling floral or arabesque patterns.

The background is a parchment-like material with signs of age, such as fading and wear, giving it an antique appearance. This manuscript reflects the artistic and religious significance of Quranic texts in Islamic culture.

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

The image is a photograph of an ancient manuscript page featuring Arabic calligraphy. The page appears to be from a Quranic manuscript, as indicated by the style of the script and the presence of diacritical marks and decorative elements.

The text is written in a strong, bold style, utilizing black ink for the primary script. Red dots are used as diacritical marks to distinguish between letters and to indicate vowels, aiding in pronunciation. The script is organized into well-defined horizontal lines across the page.

On the left side of the page, there are decorative elements. In the upper left corner, there is a gold circular medallion with a sunburst design around it. Below this medallion, closer to the middle of the left margin, is a vertical decorative motif in blue and gold, possibly a floral or arabesque design.

The parchment or paper background is aged, showing signs of wear and yellowing, which adds to the historical feel of the document. The edges of the page are slightly frayed and discolored, typical of ancient manuscripts.

Overall, the page presents a rich visual composition that is both artistic and deeply tied to Islamic religious texts.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a page from an ancient Arabic manuscript. The page is filled with intricate Arabic calligraphy, which appears to be a religious or scholarly text. The text is written in a cursive style, with various decorative elements such as dots and flourishes. The page has a slightly worn and aged appearance, suggesting it is an old document. Overall, the image depicts a beautifully crafted example of traditional Arabic script and manuscript art.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This appears to be a page from an ancient Quran manuscript, written in Arabic calligraphy. The text is written in black ink on aged, yellowish parchment or paper. There are decorative elements on the page including what appears to be a golden circular medallion or rosette in the top left corner and a blue and gold ornamental design on the left margin. The Arabic text is written in a clear, flowing script style typical of Quranic manuscripts, arranged in multiple lines across the page. The manuscript shows some signs of age, with slight discoloration and wear around the edges, but the text remains clearly legible. This style and format is characteristic of medieval Islamic manuscript tradition.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a page from an ancient manuscript, likely originating from the Middle East or North Africa, featuring Arabic calligraphy. The text is written in black ink on yellowed parchment, with red and gold accents scattered throughout. The script appears to be a form of Arabic calligraphy, possibly from the 14th to 16th century.

Key Features:

  • Text: The text is written in Arabic, with the script being a form of Arabic calligraphy.
  • Ink and Accents: The text is written in black ink, with red and gold accents added for emphasis or decoration.
  • Parchment: The text is written on yellowed parchment, which has a worn and aged appearance.
  • Design Elements: The page features several design elements, including a circular motif in the top-left corner and a decorative border along the left edge.
  • Age: Based on the style of the script and the condition of the parchment, the manuscript is likely from the 14th to 16th century.

Conclusion:

The image presents a fascinating glimpse into the art of Arabic calligraphy and the history of manuscript production in the Middle East and North Africa. The use of red and gold accents adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the text, while the worn and aged parchment provides a sense of authenticity and historical significance.

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

The image depicts a page from an ancient manuscript, likely written in Arabic. The text is written in black ink on yellowed parchment, with some words or phrases highlighted in red. The page appears to be worn and aged, with visible signs of damage and deterioration.

In the top-left corner of the page, there is a circular symbol or emblem that resembles a sun or a star. Below this symbol, there is a decorative design that looks like a vase or a flower pot. The design is intricate and detailed, with curved lines and shapes that add to the overall aesthetic of the page.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the manuscript page. Overall, the image suggests that the manuscript is an important historical artifact, possibly from the Middle Ages or earlier. The use of Arabic script and the decorative designs suggest that the manuscript may have originated in the Islamic world.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a page from an old manuscript, likely a religious or scholarly text. The page is filled with intricate Arabic calligraphy, written in black ink. The text is densely packed, with lines of script flowing vertically and horizontally across the page. The calligraphy is highly stylized, with ornate flourishes and decorative elements, such as red dots and small yellow or gold accents, adding visual interest. The background of the page is a light, aged parchment, showing signs of wear and discoloration over time. There are also a few blue and gold decorative elements on the left side of the page, possibly indicating the beginning of a new section or chapter.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a page from a book or manuscript with a brown background. The page is filled with black text written in a foreign language, possibly Arabic. The text is written in a slanted manner, and it appears to be written in a cursive style. There are also some red dots scattered throughout the text, possibly indicating emphasis or punctuation. The page has a decorative border on the left side, featuring a blue and gold design.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image displays a page from an ancient manuscript written in Arabic. The paper has a creamy, aged texture, with visible yellowing and occasional spots or stains, indicative of its age. The text is inscribed in black ink, featuring elegant and flowing Arabic script. Scattered throughout the text are small, decorative symbols, likely serving as section markers or visual embellishments.

The overall layout of the page is dense with text, indicating a high level of detail and craftsmanship in the writing. The aesthetic suggests a historical or religious document, possibly from a time when such texts were painstakingly handwritten and illuminated.

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

The image shows a page from a historical manuscript. Here's a breakdown of what can be observed:

  • Text: The page is filled with Arabic calligraphy. The script appears to be in a traditional, likely early style. The text is neatly written, indicating the work of a skilled scribe.
  • Color and Decorations: The text is in black ink, but there are decorative elements that appear to be in red and gold. These include dots (likely to mark verse endings or important points in the text), and floral designs used as separators or decorative elements.
  • Page condition: The parchment or paper has a noticeable yellowed appearance that indicates age. There are signs of wear and tear, with some discoloration and possibly some foxing (brown spotting).
  • Layout: The page is framed by a simple border, which appears to follow the shape of the writing. There may be margin notes, but these are difficult to determine from the image.
  • Artistic elements: There is an illuminated medallion on the left side, along with other decorative elements that serve to enhance the beauty of the page.

Overall, the image is a snapshot of a historical document, likely a page from a religious or literary text. The calligraphy and decorations reveal the art of manuscript writing in the culture from which it came.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a page from an ancient manuscript, written in Arabic script. The text is handwritten in a style that appears to be Kufic, an early form of Arabic calligraphy known for its angular and geometric forms. The script is written in black ink, with some red and gold accents used for emphasis or decoration.

The page shows signs of age, with some discoloration and minor damage visible on the edges and within the text. There are also decorative elements on the left margin of the page, including a circular medallion with intricate designs in gold and blue, which is typical of illuminated manuscripts.

The text is densely packed and covers the majority of the page, indicating that it may be a religious or scholarly text, possibly from the Quran or another significant Islamic work. The overall appearance of the manuscript suggests it is of historical and cultural significance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

The image appears to be a page from an ancient manuscript, possibly a religious text written in Arabic. The text is written in a flowing, cursive script, typical of early manuscripts. The page shows signs of age, with yellowed parchment and some discoloration, indicating that it is likely several centuries old.

There are decorative elements present on the page as well. In the top left corner, there is a circular design, possibly a seal or emblem, which is adorned with a pattern. Below this seal, there is an ornate blue and gold flourished design that adds to the decorative aspect of the manuscript.

The text itself is written in black ink and is heavily punctuated with red and gold dots, which are common in classical Arabic manuscripts for emphasis or to guide the reader's eye. The overall condition of the page suggests it could be a historical or religious document, possibly from the Islamic tradition, given the script and decorative style.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

This image shows a page from a manuscript written in Arabic calligraphy, likely from a classical Islamic text. The text is written in black ink, and there are decorative elements such as gold and red inlays, as well as blue and gold ornamental designs on the left side of the page. The paper appears aged, with some discoloration and wear, indicating its historical significance.

Key features of the image include:

  • Arabic script written in a traditional style, possibly Kufic or a similar early Islamic calligraphy style.
  • Red ink used for certain words or phrases, which may indicate important or highlighted sections of the text.
  • Gold foliate designs and red dots scattered throughout the text, adding decorative and symbolic elements.
  • A prominent ornamental design on the left side of the page, featuring blue, gold, and black colors, which could be a chapter marker or a decorative motif.
  • The overall layout and design suggest that this is a page from a religious or scholarly text, possibly the Quran or another significant Islamic work.

Text analysis

Amazon

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