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Human Generated Data

Title

Cuff Band: Stylized Animals

Date

4th-5th century CE

People

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Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1924.124

Human Generated Data

Title

Cuff Band: Stylized Animals

Date

4th-5th century CE

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross, 1924.124

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

pattern 99.8
decoration 99.6
texture 99
art 98.7
retro 98.2
fabric 98
design 97.6
antique 97.4
ornate 96.9
abstract 96.5
style 96.5
tapestry 96.5
textile 96.2
vintage 95.7
wallpaper 95.6
desktop 95.4
illustration 94.9
classic 94.7
rug 93.7
seamless 92.5

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

arabesque 63.5
pattern 51.3
texture 44.5
rug 44.4
wallpaper 39.9
antique 38.9
old 37.7
fabric 37.5
decoration 36.2
design 36
vintage 35.6
ornament 34.5
art 34.4
retro 34.4
decor 32.8
floral 32.4
decorative 31.8
furnishing 31.2
textile 26.6
ornate 26.6
covering 25.7
ornamental 25.7
tile 25.1
backdrop 24.7
seamless 24.7
style 22.3
grunge 22.2
ancient 19.9
paisley 19.9
paper 18.8
flower 18.5
brown 18.4
textured 17.5
detail 16.9
frame 16.7
color 16.1
graphic 16.1
silk 15.4
traditional 15
symbol 14.8
tiled 14.7
damask 14.3
culture 13.7
foliage 12.9
wall 12.8
shape 12.7
aged 12.7
interior 12.4
border 11.8
elegance 11.8
material 11.7
gold 11.5
oriental 11.3
architecture 10.9
leaf 10.9
dirty 10.9
flourishes 10.8
element 10.8
royal 10.6
plant 10.5
mosaic 10.3
close 10.3
organic 10.1
lace 9.9
repeating 9.8
creative 9.7
surface 9.7
scroll 9.5
grungy 9.5
swirl 9.2
silhouette 9.1
religion 9
repetition 8.8
baroque 8.8
outline 8.5
geometric 8.5
set 8.5
east 8.4
cotton 8.3
leaves 7.9
renaissance 7.9
weave 7.8
orient 7.8
tiles 7.8
revival 7.8
golden 7.7
drawing 7.7
elegant 7.7
rustic 7.7
canvas 7.6
patterns 7.6
painting 7.2

Google
created on 2018-02-10

pattern 59.8
history 55.7
font 54.9

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

indoor 92.7
furniture 81.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

paintings art 98.3%
streetview architecture 1.1%
nature landscape 0.3%
text visuals 0.2%
interior objects 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-10

a close up of a rug 78.4%
a close up of a curtain 67.4%
a close up of furniture 67.3%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a close up of the embroidery on the back of a traditional rug.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-13

a photograph of a piece of cloth with a pattern of blue and white

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

a piece of fabric with a design on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

The image shows a rectangular fragment of a tapestry with intricate patterns. The design features horizontal bands with repeated motifs, likely portraying stylized animals or birds encased in roundels. The primary colors used are dark blue and beige, creating a stark contrast in the design. The edges of the tapestry are visibly worn and frayed, suggesting it is an aged piece. The craftsmanship and pattern style indicate it might be from a historical or cultural textile, potentially with significance in the art or textile history context.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-27

The image depicts an ancient textile fragment with a horizontal, elongated rectangular shape. The textile appears to be woven from dark blue or black threads interlaced with golden-beige patterns. The fabric has a series of decorative bands running parallel along its length.

Three distinct decorative motifs can be observed. The central part and the edges of the textile have a stripe of repeating geometric and interlacing patterns, reminiscent of architectural elements or perhaps stylized vegetal forms, rendered in the golden-beige color against the dark background.

Sandwiched between these geometric stripes is a row of medallion-like designs, each enclosing what appears to be a human or possibly an animal figure. The figures within these medallions are facing frontward, and there is a sense of symmetry to their placement.

The colors of the textile give it an elegant contrast but owing to its antiquity, there are visible signs of wear such as fraying edges, some loose threads, and a few minor blemishes.

Given the styling of the decoration, the item may have historical significance, possibly originating from a medieval or ancient period, and could have been used as part of clothing or as a decorative furnishing.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a fragment of an intricately patterned textile or tapestry. It features a repeating design of geometric shapes and floral motifs in a dark color against a lighter background. The overall pattern has a symmetrical, ornamental quality, suggesting it may have been part of a larger decorative textile or garment. The materials and techniques used to create this piece indicate it is likely an example of skilled craftsmanship and artistry from a historical or cultural context.

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

This image shows a fragment of what appears to be an ancient or historical textile with decorative bands of ornate patterns. The design features repeating geometric and floral motifs in dark blue or black against a lighter, natural-colored background. The pattern consists of three distinct horizontal bands that repeat: a crown-like or peaked border design at the top and bottom of each section, a middle band with more elaborate circular or medallion-like designs, and geometric patterns throughout. The textile appears to be somewhat deteriorated or aged, with some wear visible, and is displayed against what looks like a neutral-colored fabric backing. The craftsmanship suggests this is likely from a significant historical period, possibly featuring silk or fine wool with detailed embroidery or weaving techniques.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image depicts a piece of fabric with an intricate design, likely a textile fragment from the 15th century. The fabric is rectangular in shape and features a repeating pattern of geometric shapes and floral motifs. The design is rendered in a combination of black and white threads, with the black threads forming the outline of the shapes and the white threads filling in the details.

The fabric appears to be made of a coarse weave, possibly linen or cotton, and has a rough texture. The edges of the fabric are frayed, suggesting that it may have been cut from a larger piece of cloth. The overall effect of the design is one of intricate beauty and craftsmanship, with the interplay of light and dark creating a sense of depth and visual interest.

The image provides a glimpse into the artistic and cultural traditions of the time period in which it was created, and serves as a testament to the skill and creativity of the artisans who produced it.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-25

The image depicts a piece of antique fabric, likely from the 15th or 16th century, featuring a repeating pattern of interlocking circles and geometric shapes in black and gold thread on a beige background. The fabric appears to be made of wool or silk and has a rough, frayed edge.

  • Fabric
    • The fabric is beige with a rough, frayed edge.
    • It features a repeating pattern of interlocking circles and geometric shapes in black and gold thread.
    • The fabric appears to be made of wool or silk.
  • Pattern
    • The pattern consists of interlocking circles and geometric shapes.
    • The circles are surrounded by intricate designs, including leaves and flowers.
    • The geometric shapes include triangles, squares, and diamonds.
    • The pattern is repeated across the fabric, with each row slightly offset from the one below it.
  • Thread
    • The thread is black and gold.
    • It is used to create the intricate designs on the fabric.
    • The thread is woven into the fabric using a technique called "tapestry weaving."
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a light gray color.
    • It provides a neutral backdrop for the fabric, allowing the viewer to focus on the intricate details of the pattern.

Overall, the image showcases a beautiful piece of antique fabric with a unique and intricate pattern. The use of black and gold thread creates a striking contrast against the beige background, making the fabric stand out.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts an ancient textile fragment. The fabric is predominantly dark blue, with intricate patterns woven into it. The patterns are predominantly geometric, featuring a combination of zigzags, triangles, and other symmetrical shapes. The design is repeated across the fabric in horizontal rows. The colors used in the patterns include shades of blue, beige, and gold, adding depth and contrast to the overall design. The edges of the fabric appear frayed, suggesting that it is an old and possibly damaged piece. The background of the image is a light beige color, which contrasts with the darker tones of the fabric, making the patterns stand out more prominently.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a piece of fabric with intricate patterns and designs. The fabric is predominantly blue and beige, with a few green and white accents. The patterns are made up of small, detailed shapes and lines, creating a complex and visually appealing design. The fabric appears to be folded in half, with the top half featuring a slightly different pattern than the bottom half. The overall appearance of the fabric is elegant and refined, suggesting that it may be a high-quality textile or decorative item.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-01

The image shows a section of an ancient-looking textile, likely woven. The overall shape is rectangular, though its edges appear worn and slightly frayed.

Here's a breakdown of its features:

  • Color Palette: The primary colors are dark blue (or indigo) and off-white (likely the natural color of the fiber). There's also a subtle, gold-colored element (perhaps through a dyed thread) that appears to be used to outline and create detailed accents.
  • Design: The fabric is patterned with a repeated geometric design. The design has several bands. The bands alternate between dark blue/indigo and off-white. The dark bands contain repeating medallions of a bird. The off-white bands have ornate geometric or floral patterns. The gold color is utilized to make accents on the pattern.
  • Texture: The texture looks dense and slightly coarse, typical of woven fabrics. There is some wear and discoloration, especially on the off-white sections, suggesting age.
  • Overall Impression: The piece has a historical or archaeological quality, hinting at an ancient origin or inspired craftsmanship. Its design and the color choice is characteristic of many ancient textile art styles.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of woven textile, likely a tapestry or embroidery panel. It's rectangular in shape and features a design in dark blue or black on a light beige background. The textile has a somewhat worn and aged appearance, suggesting it could be an antique or a historical piece.

The design consists of several horizontal bands. The most prominent feature is the two bands containing circular medallions, each enclosing stylized animal or bird figures. The figures within these circles seem to be depicted in profile and have a decorative, possibly symbolic, quality.

Between the bands with the animal figures, and also at the top and bottom, are bands decorated with geometric patterns. These patterns include lines of triangles and possibly stylized leaf or floral motifs.

The sides of the textile have solid dark blue or black borders, adding a frame to the central design. The overall effect is one of intricate, decorative patterning with a possible cultural or historical significance due to the style and the age of the textile.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a rectangular piece of textile with intricate patterns. The fabric appears to be woven with a combination of dark blue or black and gold or beige threads. The design consists of several horizontal bands with repeating motifs.

  1. Top and Bottom Borders: These sections feature a repeating pattern of stylized geometric shapes, possibly resembling leaves or floral elements, interspersed with smaller geometric designs.

  2. Middle Section: This area contains two prominent horizontal bands, each featuring a series of circular or oval shapes. These shapes are filled with intricate patterns that might resemble faces or masks, giving the design a somewhat anthropomorphic quality.

  3. Background: The background of the textile is a lighter color, possibly beige or gold, which contrasts with the darker patterns, making them stand out prominently.

  4. Edges: The edges of the textile are frayed, indicating that it might be an old or antique piece.

The overall design suggests that this textile could be a historical or traditional piece, possibly used for decorative purposes or as part of a garment. The intricate patterns and use of contrasting colors highlight the craftsmanship involved in its creation.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This image depicts a piece of fabric with an ornate pattern. The fabric appears to be a type of textile, possibly a fragment of a larger garment or decorative item, and it features a symmetrical design. The pattern is composed of several horizontal bands, each with intricate and repeating motifs.

The upper and lower parts of the design are bordered by a series of small, stylized figures that resemble stylized trees or plants, each topped with what looks like a crown or a similar decorative element. The central parts of the design are divided into sections with a repeating motif that seems to depict stylized faces or masks, possibly of mythical or symbolic characters, framed within circular or semi-circular shapes. The background of these central sections is dark, contrasting with the lighter color of the figures and patterns in the middle.

The fabric itself has a textured appearance, suggesting it might be woven and possibly has some sheen to it. The edges of the fabric are slightly frayed, indicating it may be an older piece or one that has been handcrafted.

Overall, the pattern is rich in detail and suggests a cultural or historical significance, possibly from a traditional or ritualistic context.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-11

This image shows a fragment of a textile piece, likely from a traditional or ancient garment or decorative fabric. The textile features intricate geometric and floral patterns in a symmetrical layout. The primary colors used are dark blue or black and a light beige or cream, with some yellowish accents. The patterns include repeating motifs of stylized flowers or medallions, bordered by ornate borders featuring zigzag and diamond shapes. The fabric appears to be aged, with some wear and discoloration visible, suggesting its historical significance. The overall design is elaborate and suggests a high level of craftsmanship.

Text analysis

Amazon

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