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Human Generated Data

Title

Book Cover and Flap

Date

16th century

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Stuart Cary Welch, Jr., 1960.673

Human Generated Data

Title

Book Cover and Flap

Date

16th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Stuart Cary Welch, Jr., 1960.673

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2020-03-24

Art 78.6
Text 74.6
Bronze 72.7
Drawing 61.2
Coin 60.5
Money 60.5

Clarifai
created on 2020-03-24

decoration 99.1
art 98.8
desktop 98.6
pattern 98.5
design 97.8
retro 97.8
texture 97.5
ornate 96
style 96
old 95.9
antique 95.9
vintage 95.8
picture frame 93.8
abstract 93.6
ancient 92.9
culture 92.8
element 92.8
gold 91.7
illustration 89.5
symbol 89.2

Imagga
created on 2020-03-24

floor cover 51.1
prayer rug 47.4
vintage 47.1
wallet 44.4
rug 41.7
old 40.4
covering 38.6
doormat 37.9
case 35.2
grunge 33.2
retro 32.8
mat 31.9
texture 31.3
antique 29.7
furnishing 28.4
paper 27.4
container 26.8
decoration 26.2
design 24.2
ancient 23.3
pattern 23.2
art 23.2
aged 19.9
brown 18.4
stamp 18.4
tile 16.9
postage 16.7
mail 16.3
postmark 15.8
letter 15.6
empty 15.5
blank 15.4
floral 15.3
frame 15
postal 14.7
post 14.3
material 14.3
decorative 14.2
dirty 13.6
wallpaper 13
wall 12.8
card 12.8
binding 12.7
border 12.7
style 12.6
grungy 12.3
symbol 12.1
cover 12
decor 11.5
close 11.4
page 11.1
ornate 11
book 11
stamps 10.8
textured 10.5
ornamental 10.4
textile 10.4
ornament 10.3
color 10
collection 9.9
gold 9.9
detail 9.7
wood 9.2
backdrop 9.1
philately 8.9
surface 8.8
object 8.8
artistic 8.7
parchment 8.6
obsolete 8.6
arabesque 8.6
worn 8.6
culture 8.5
black 8.4
traditional 8.3
rough 8.2
paint 8.1
colorful 7.9
text 7.9
travel 7.7
used 7.7
international 7.6
rusty 7.6
document 7.4
fabric 7.3
backgrounds 7.3
graphic 7.3
global 7.3
creative 7.1

Google
created on 2020-03-24

Brown 82.5
Rectangle 67.5
Beige 54.8
Games 52.1
Square 50.6
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2020-03-24

text 94.8
furniture 89.7
painting 67.4
rug 63.5
motif 52.2
pattern 51.9
art 50.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Human face
Flower
Picture frame
Human head
Book

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2020-03-24

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2020-03-24

a close up of a rug 59.4%
close up of a rug 51.4%
a close up of furniture 43.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a book with gold and black and gold trimming

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

a book with gold and black designs on the cover

OpenAI GPT

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

The image appears to be of an ornately decorated book cover, likely from an ancient or medieval manuscript. The cover features intricate geometric and floral patterns in gold against a dark background, possibly black.

The central parts of the cover include large, oval-shaped medallions filled with detailed, symmetrical designs. Surrounding these are smaller decorative elements and a border filled with repeating motifs, including various geometric shapes and arabesques. The design is highly detailed and symmetrical, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship.

There are multiple segments to this cover, suggesting it might be a foldable case or binding for the manuscript. The left segment is polygonal, while the other two sections are rectangular, indicating the typical structure of a book cover with a flap. The decorations throughout are consistent in style and color, emphasizing elegance and artistic skill.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-19

This image shows an open decorative book cover lying flat with the inside facing upwards. The cover is embellished with intricate gold designs against a dark background, which could be black or another dark hue. The gold motifs feature detailed floral and geometrical patterns, and they create a symmetrical design when the book is opened. The central part of each side has a large medallion shape, with smaller detailed patterns surrounding it that extend to the borders of the cover. There are hints of faded red and lighter colors within some smaller elements of the patterns, suggesting that the original coloring might have been more vivid.

The artwork appears to be of high craftsmanship, likely originating from a traditional bookbinding practice, possibly from the Middle East or South Asia, where such ornate designs are common in historical texts, religious books, or important manuscripts. The cover shows some signs of age and wear, indicating that it is an antique piece.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This appears to be an ornate book cover or manuscript page featuring Islamic illumination artwork. The design shows intricate geometric and floral patterns in gold leaf against a dark background, likely black or deep blue. The composition includes large oval medallions and rectangular panels decorated with elaborate arabesque designs. The borders are adorned with smaller geometric patterns and decorative elements. The style is characteristic of medieval Islamic manuscript decoration, with its precise geometric layouts and lavish use of gold. Small red accents can be seen scattered throughout the design. The piece appears to be somewhat aged or worn, particularly visible on one edge which seems damaged or torn. This type of elaborate decoration was common in important Islamic manuscripts, particularly Qurans, from various periods of Islamic history.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This appears to be an ornate book cover or binding, likely from an Islamic manuscript. It features elaborate decorative patterns in gold and black, with a distinctive style characteristic of Persian or Ottoman bookmaking. The design shows three panels with similar geometric and floral patterns, including large central medallions surrounded by intricate arabesque designs. The borders are decorated with geometric patterns and cartouches in gold. Small red accents can be seen scattered throughout the dark background. The overall composition demonstrates the sophisticated level of craftsmanship typical of historical Islamic bookbinding, with its use of symmetry, detailed ornamentation, and luxurious materials. The piece shows some signs of age and wear, particularly visible in the darkened areas and slight deterioration around the edges.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-19

The image appears to show an old, ornately decorated book cover or binding. It has a striking golden-colored, intricate design with floral and geometric patterns against a dark background. The cover seems to be made of leather or some other durable material and has an aged, worn appearance. The symmetrical layout and the use of gold accents suggest this is a high-quality, historic piece of craftsmanship and artistry.

Meta Llama

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

The image features a triptych of leather book covers, each adorned with intricate gold designs. The central cover boasts a large, ornate gold shape, surrounded by smaller gold shapes and patterns. The left and right covers mirror this design, although the left cover is partially obscured by a fold. The background of the covers is black, with subtle hints of red and brown visible beneath the gold accents.

The overall aesthetic of the image suggests that it may be a product photo for an online store or a museum exhibit, showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of these antique book covers. The plain white background helps to highlight the details of the covers, making it easy to appreciate their intricate designs and historical significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-30

The image presents a close-up view of the cover and spine of an antique book, likely from the 18th or 19th century. The book is bound in black leather with gold and red decorations.

  • Cover
    • The cover is divided into three sections: the left section is the spine, the middle section is the front cover, and the right section is the back cover.
    • The cover features a central design with a large gold oval shape, surrounded by a border of gold and red patterns.
    • The border includes various shapes such as diamonds, rectangles, and flowers, all in gold and red.
    • The background of the cover is black leather.
  • Spine
    • The spine is located on the left side of the image.
    • It is also bound in black leather with gold and red decorations.
    • The spine features a similar design to the cover, with a gold oval shape and a border of gold and red patterns.
    • The spine appears to be worn and damaged, with some of the gold decorations missing or faded.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a plain gray color.
    • There are no other objects or features visible in the background.

In summary, the image shows the cover and spine of an antique book with a beautiful and intricate design. The book is bound in black leather with gold and red decorations, and features a central design with a large gold oval shape surrounded by a border of gold and red patterns. The spine is also bound in black leather with gold and red decorations, but appears to be worn and damaged.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image shows a book with its cover opened. The cover is made of a black material with golden designs. The designs are intricate and detailed, with patterns that resemble a mosque. The book appears to be old and has a worn-out look. The cover is slightly torn, and the edges are frayed. The book is placed on a white surface, which could be a table or a shelf.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a vintage book cover, showcasing a design that combines intricate patterns and rich colors. The cover is primarily black with gold accents, featuring a series of arched, geometric shapes that form a repeating pattern. The central part of the cover has a large, arched opening, likely for the book's title or author's name, which is framed by smaller, decorative shapes. The edges of the cover are adorned with additional geometric patterns, creating a symmetrical and balanced appearance. The overall design suggests a traditional or historical aesthetic, possibly from a specific cultural or artistic tradition.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

The image shows an antique book cover, opened to reveal the inner panels. The cover is composed of three sections: a larger left panel, a smaller center spine panel, and a larger right panel. The left panel has an angled edge.

All panels are dark, possibly black, with intricate gold patterns. Each of the larger left and right panels features a central oval design in gold filigree, surrounded by a dark field filled with small gold dots and miniature figures. The borders of each panel are defined by rectangular or scalloped gold patterns, also filled with fine details. The spine panel separating the two main sections appears to have vertical gold bars and decorative patterns. The overall style suggests an Islamic or Persian origin, with a focus on symmetry, detailed ornamentation, and the interplay of dark and gold.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image showcases a beautifully decorated, possibly antique book cover. It appears to be an elaborate example of craftsmanship, with a rich color palette and detailed ornamentation.

Key Features:

  • Design: The cover is comprised of panels, suggesting it's either an open book or a hinged cover. The design is ornate, featuring elaborate gold leaf (or a similar gold pigment) work against a darker, possibly black or dark brown, background.
  • Motifs: The primary design elements include:
    • Large, central oval medallions filled with intricate gold patterns.
    • Arched shapes around the top of the panels that appear like cartouches.
    • Corner and border elements.
    • Smaller floral and decorative elements.
  • Color Scheme: The dominant colors are gold and black/dark brown. There are also touches of other colors, perhaps red, that may indicate illustrations.
  • Material: The panels suggest that the cover may be made of leather, or possibly another durable material suitable for a book cover.
  • Condition: The cover shows signs of age and wear, with some areas of the paint/gold leaf being faded or chipped.

Possible Interpretation:

This book cover likely comes from a culture with a strong tradition of decorative arts, possibly an Islamic, Persian, or similar cultural background. The design's complexity, the use of gold, and the overall aesthetic suggest a book of high value or religious significance.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image shows an ornate, antique book cover that is richly decorated with intricate designs and patterns. The cover appears to be made of leather and is adorned with gold and possibly other metallic embellishments. The central motif consists of a large, elongated oval shape with detailed floral or geometric patterns inside, bordered by smaller, repeating patterns. The outer edges of the cover feature a series of smaller, decorative elements that frame the central design.

The book cover is shown in three sections: the front cover, the spine, and the back cover. The spine is also decorated with similar patterns and designs, indicating that the entire book is meticulously crafted and adorned. The craftsmanship suggests that this book might be a valuable or historically significant item, possibly a religious text, a manuscript, or a rare book from a bygone era. The use of gold and detailed artwork implies that it was created with great care and attention to detail, likely for an important or ceremonial purpose.

Qwen

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

The image depicts three ornate, historical book covers or pages with intricate gold and black designs. The style suggests they are from a traditional or Islamic artistic tradition, possibly from the Middle East or Central Asia. The covers feature elaborate geometric and floral patterns, with golden embellishments forming a complex and symmetrical design. The black background contrasts with the gold, enhancing the richness of the patterns. There are also small, red and green decorative elements scattered throughout, adding a touch of color to the otherwise monochromatic and metallic aesthetic. The edges of the pages show signs of wear, indicating their age and historical value. The overall appearance is one of sophistication and cultural heritage.

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

This image shows a set of three ornately decorated book covers or panels, likely from a traditional Persian or Islamic bookbinding. The designs are highly intricate and feature a combination of gold, black, and hints of other colors like red and blue.

Key Features:

  1. Color Scheme:

    • The primary colors are gold and black, which create a striking contrast.
    • The gold is used for the detailed patterns and borders, while the black forms the background.
  2. Design Elements:

    • Borders: Each panel has a decorative gold border with repeating geometric and floral motifs.
    • Central Medallion: Each panel features a central circular medallion with intricate patterns, possibly floral or geometric.
    • Corner and Edge Decorations: The corners and edges are adorned with additional gold patterns, including small figures or motifs.
  3. Condition:

    • The panels show signs of age and wear, with some areas appearing faded or damaged, particularly on the central panel.
  4. Cultural Influence:

    • The style of decoration suggests a strong influence from Islamic art, characterized by its emphasis on geometric and floral patterns, as well as the use of calligraphy and gilding.

These panels are likely part of a larger set or book, and their elaborate decoration indicates that they were probably used for a significant or ceremonial text. The craftsmanship and attention to detail suggest that these were high-quality items, possibly created for a wealthy patron or for a religious or cultural purpose.