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Human Generated Data

Title

Shaft-Hole Axe Head with Joined Butt Spikes

Date

12th-10th century BCE

People

-

Classification

Weapons and Ammunition

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Estate of Margaret F. Schroeder, 1999.307

Human Generated Data

Title

Shaft-Hole Axe Head with Joined Butt Spikes

Date

12th-10th century BCE

Classification

Weapons and Ammunition

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Estate of Margaret F. Schroeder, 1999.307

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Tool 99.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

no person 97.2
art 96.4
cutout 96.4
old 96.2
steel 94.7
one 94.6
iron 94.4
still life 94.4
sculpture 94.2
weapon 90.4
vintage 90.1
isolated 87.9
retro 87.5
studio 86.5
portrait 86.5
metalwork 84
desktop 83.9
handle 83.3
metallic 82.3
military 82.2

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

wrench 63.7
tool 59.2
metal 50.7
steel 50.6
hatchet 39.9
spanner 35.3
iron 34.1
equipment 33.8
object 31.5
device 29.1
tomahawk 28.6
weapon 27.9
construction 26.5
work 25.9
repair 25.9
chrome 25.4
instrument 24.9
tools 23.7
edge tool 23.7
shiny 21.4
mechanic 20.5
screw 20.5
fix 20.5
adjustable 19.7
industrial 19.1
industry 18.8
handle 18.2
hardware 17.3
close 17.1
silver 16.8
tighten 16.8
metallic 16.6
hammer 16.4
cutter 15.7
stainless 15.5
closeup 14.8
single 14
plumber 13.8
hand tool 13.4
worker 13.3
service 13
machine 12
workshop 11.8
gray 11.7
mechanical 11.7
rusty 11.4
engineering 11.4
old 11.1
nut 10.6
blade 10
cutting implement 9.9
repairing 9.8
bolt 9.8
technology 9.6
home 9.6
hook 9.4
studio 9.1
hand 8.4
wood 8.3
open 8.1
cut 8.1
detail 8
mechanical device 7.9
turn 7.8
utensil 7.8
nail 7.8
improvement 7.7
key 7.6
sharp 7.6
build 7.6
part 7.4
mechanism 7.3
dirty 7.2
support 7

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Gesture 85.3
Fashion accessory 67.3
Metal 62.4
Plant 61.9
Sandal 59.8
High heels 59.2
Foot 58.9
Thumb 56.2
Bridal shoe 53.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

weapon 73.4
tool 63.5
melee weapon 53.6
knife 51.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Axe

Clarifai

Axe

AWS Rekognition

Axe 99.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

paintings art 99.5%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a metal object with a hand holding a knife

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a bronze axe with a handle and a handle

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This image shows a bronze or metal artifact with a distinctive design. The left side of the object resembles a flat, triangular blade, potentially functioning as an axe or cutting tool. The right side features a skeletal hand, with elongated fingers extending outward as part of the handle or decorative element. The object has an antiquated, weathered appearance with a greenish patina, suggesting age or oxidation. It seems like an art piece or a symbolic tool with a fusion of functional utility and macabre aesthetics.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a bronze axe head from ancient Italy, dating back to the 8th–7th century BCE. It is made of bronze and measures approximately 25.4 cm in length. The axe head features an intriguing design where the socket, intended for the shaft, is shaped like a skeletal hand with fingers wrapping around to secure the grip on the wood. The blade itself is broad and gently curves outward. The overall patina on the metal suggests aging and historical significance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image shows a bronze sculpture of a hand grasping an axe or hatchet-like tool. The hand appears to be stylized, with elongated fingers and a rough, weathered texture. The tool has a curved, blade-like shape and a thick, sturdy handle. The overall impression is of an ancient, archaic artifact or sculpture, with a sense of power and functionality conveyed through the design.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This appears to be an ancient bronze axe head with an unusual design. The blade portion has a broad, curved edge typical of an axe, but what makes it unique is that the handle end is shaped like a stylized hand with multiple finger-like projections. The metal has developed a green patina characteristic of aged bronze. The artifact appears to be well-preserved and likely served both ceremonial and practical purposes in its time. This type of decorative element on a utilitarian tool suggests it may have had cultural or ritual significance beyond its use as a cutting implement.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a bronze axe head, featuring a distinctive design with a hand-shaped handle. The axe head is positioned at an angle, with the blade facing towards the left side of the image. The handle, crafted in the shape of a hand, is attached to the top of the axe head and extends towards the right side of the image.

The axe head exhibits a dark green patina, indicating its age and exposure to the elements. The surface of the axe head appears rough and weathered, suggesting that it has undergone significant wear and tear over time. The handle, also made of bronze, displays a similar patina and texture to the axe head.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the axe head and handle. Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of the bronze axe head, showcasing its unique design and craftsmanship.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image features a bronze axe head with a distinctive design. The axe head is positioned at an angle, with the blade facing the left side of the image and the handle extending to the right. The blade is triangular in shape, with a curved edge that tapers to a point at the tip. The handle is long and slender, with a series of small, rounded protrusions along its length. These protrusions are spaced evenly apart and appear to be decorative in nature.

The axe head is made of bronze, which is evident from its dark greenish-brown color and the visible patina on its surface. The bronze has a rough, textured appearance, suggesting that it may have been cast or hammered into shape rather than being machined or manufactured using modern techniques.

Overall, the image presents a detailed and realistic depiction of a bronze axe head, showcasing its unique design and craftsmanship. The axe head appears to be an ancient artifact, possibly dating back to a prehistoric or medieval period, given its primitive design and the material used to make it.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image shows a bronze hand axe from the Bronze Age, which is now in the British Museum. It is displayed on a white background. The axe has a curved edge and a long handle that ends in a hand-like shape with fingers. The axe is made of bronze, which has a greenish-brown color. The axe is a historical artifact that provides insight into the craftsmanship and technology of the Bronze Age.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image showcases an ancient bronze artifact, likely a ceremonial or ritual object, displayed against a plain white background. The artifact appears to be a hand-like structure with five fingers, each finger slightly elongated and curved. The fingers are arranged in a semi-circle, suggesting a gesture or a specific pose. The hand is attached to a broad, flat blade that tapers towards the fingers, giving the impression of a hand holding a weapon or a tool. The surface of the bronze has a greenish patina, indicating its age and exposure to the elements. The craftsmanship is detailed, with each finger and the blade showing intricate carvings and textures. The overall shape and design suggest it may have been used in religious or cultural practices.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows an ancient bronze axe head. The axe has a distinctive shape, featuring a curved handle and a triangular blade. The handle terminates in a stylized hand with outstretched fingers, giving the axe a unique and artistic appearance. The bronze has an aged, greenish patina, indicating its antiquity. The background is a plain, neutral gray, which makes the axe the primary focus of the image. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the texture and form of the bronze.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a bronze axe head against a light gray background. The axe head has a curved neck connecting the blade to the butt. The blade is wide and flares outwards. The butt of the axe head has an unusual design, consisting of three horizontal bars or ridges, creating a pattern of open spaces between them. The bronze has a slightly rough texture and a greenish-brown patina, indicating age.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts an ancient artifact that appears to be a bronze axe head or tool. The axe head has a distinctive shape with a broad, triangular blade that tapers to a point at the end. The upper part of the axe head features a unique design with three prong-like extensions, which may have been used for securing the axe to a handle or for decorative purposes. The metal shows signs of aging and patina, indicating that it is likely an artifact from an ancient civilization. The craftsmanship suggests it could have been used for ceremonial, functional, or symbolic purposes.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

The image depicts an ancient bronze artifact that appears to be a hand-shaped tool or weapon. The object has a distinct hand-like form with fingers and a thumb, and a flat, broad blade extending from the palm side. The blade has a slightly curved shape, suggesting it could have been used for sharping or cutting. The artifact exhibits a patina, which is a layer of tarnish or oxidation that has formed on the surface due to exposure to the elements over time, indicating its age. The overall design and craftsmanship suggest it might have been a ceremonial or symbolic object rather than a functional tool, possibly from an archaeological context.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

This image shows an ancient artifact that appears to be made of metal, likely bronze or a similar material, with a patina indicating age and exposure to the elements. The object has a long, slightly curved shaft with a flat, oval-shaped end on one side and a hand-like structure on the other. The hand-like structure has five elongated fingers or prongs, which are detailed and appear to be designed to hold or grasp something. The artifact's surface is weathered, with visible signs of wear and discoloration, suggesting it is an archaeological find from a historical period. The design and craftsmanship suggest it may have been used as a tool, a decorative piece, or possibly a ceremonial object.