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Title

Fragment of an Attic Black-figure Hydria: Siren and Lion

Date

c. 550 BCE

People

Artist: The Ainipylos Painter, Greek active c. 550 BCE

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Jonathan H. Kagan, Mr. and Mrs. Evangelos Karvounis, Ian M. Watson McLaughlin, Nicholas S. Zoullas and the Florence Gould Foundation, and the Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing, Director's Discretionary and Marian H. Phinney Funds, 1995.18.141

Human Generated Data

Title

Fragment of an Attic Black-figure Hydria: Siren and Lion

People

Artist: The Ainipylos Painter, Greek active c. 550 BCE

Date

c. 550 BCE

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Purchase through the generosity of Jonathan H. Kagan, Mr. and Mrs. Evangelos Karvounis, Ian M. Watson McLaughlin, Nicholas S. Zoullas and the Florence Gould Foundation, and the Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing, Director's Discretionary and Marian H. Phinney Funds, 1995.18.141

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Amazon
created on 2023-08-30

Accessories 100
Headband 98.5
Formal Wear 98.5
Tie 98.5
Bandana 79.7

Clarifai
created on 2018-11-07

one 96
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fashion 95.1
art 94
woman 93.8
girl 89.7
wear 87.3
hand 85.8
retro 85.6
fish 81.9
man 81.9
paper 80.6
business 80.2
disjunct 79.6
people 79
sexy 78.6
glamour 77.4
color 76.2
conceptual 75.9
isolated 75.6

Imagga
created on 2018-11-07

flag 40.8
emblem 33.7
bag 29.6
sleeping bag 29.1
tool 22.2
blade 18.4
object 17.6
skateboard 17.4
equipment 15.6
board 15.4
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accessory 8.6
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cooking 7.9
horizontal 7.5
conveyance 7.5
device 7.5
currency 7.2
cuisine 7.1
work 7.1

Google
created on 2018-11-07

black and white 73.3
font 53.9
product 50.8

Microsoft
created on 2018-11-07

outdoor 87.1

Color Analysis

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Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-11-07

a close up of a person 65.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a piece of paper with a bird on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

The image shows a fragment of pottery featuring a black-figure style decoration, likely from ancient Greece. The shard appears to be part of a larger vessel, with visible parts of human or mythological figures painted in black on the surface. The figures and the design are partially visible due to the fragmentary nature of the object, and it seems to be made from terracotta. The background is plain white, emphasizing the pottery piece.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a fragment of ancient pottery. This shard is likely made of ceramic material and features the remains of a black-figure decoration, which was a popular style in Greek pottery. The decoration seems to depict parts of a human figure and an object, possibly a shield or helmet, although the fragment is too small to form a complete image. The edges of the pottery piece are jagged, indicating it is a broken piece from a larger object, such as a vase or bowl. The background is a plain, light color, and the shard is centered in the photograph.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of a stone or rock fragment. The fragment appears to have intricate patterns and textures on its surface, suggesting it may be a piece of fossilized material or a natural geological formation. The background is plain and white, allowing the unique features of the rock fragment to be the central focus of the image.

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

This image shows what appears to be a fragment of an ancient Greek pottery or ceramic vessel. It's a black-figure pottery shard, which was a common style of Greek pottery where figures and decorations were painted in black against the natural reddish-orange clay background. The fragment contains partial decorative elements and what looks like portions of figures or designs, though due to the fragmentary nature of the piece, the complete scene is not visible. This type of archaeological artifact would typically date from around the 6th century BCE, when black-figure pottery was particularly popular in ancient Greece.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image features a black and white photograph of a broken ceramic piece, likely an ancient artifact. The piece is positioned horizontally in the center of the image, with its left side slightly higher than its right side. It has a rough, irregular shape, suggesting it was once part of a larger vessel or object.

The surface of the piece is decorated with various designs, including lines, shapes, and what appears to be a human figure. The designs are rendered in a simple, abstract style, with bold lines and minimal detail. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, suggesting that the piece may have been created for ceremonial or decorative purposes.

The background of the image is plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the ceramic piece. There are no other objects or features visible in the image, which suggests that the photographer was focused solely on capturing the piece itself.

Overall, the image presents a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique window into the artistic and cultural traditions of ancient civilizations. The broken ceramic piece serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility and impermanence of human creations, while also testifying to the enduring power of art to transcend time and culture.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image features a black and white photograph of a piece of pottery with an intricate design, set against a plain white background.

The pottery piece is rectangular in shape, with a flat top and bottom, and a slightly curved edge on the left side. It appears to be made of a dark material, possibly clay or ceramic, and has a rough texture. The design on the pottery is composed of various shapes, including circles, triangles, and lines, which are arranged in a seemingly random pattern. The shapes are all black, while the background of the pottery is a lighter shade of gray.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, with no other objects or features visible. This suggests that the image may have been taken in a studio or laboratory setting, where the pottery piece was placed on a white table or other flat surface for photography.

Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the pottery piece, allowing the viewer to examine its shape, texture, and design up close.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a fragment of pottery with a geometric design. The fragment is small and appears to be part of a larger piece of pottery. The design on the fragment consists of black and white geometric shapes, including triangles, squares, and circles. The shapes are arranged in a repeating pattern, suggesting that the pottery may have been used for decorative purposes. The fragment is placed on a white background, which highlights the intricate design.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image shows a fragment of an ancient Greek pottery piece, featuring a black-and-white photograph. The fragment is irregularly shaped, with a rough surface and visible cracks, indicating its age and the passage of time. The pottery fragment displays a stylized depiction of a horse, with its head and part of its body visible. The horse's form is rendered in a minimalist style, with bold, black lines and shapes creating a striking contrast against the white background. The image is cropped closely around the fragment, focusing the viewer's attention on the intricate details of the horse's design.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of pottery, likely from an ancient Greek vase or vessel. The fragment is decorated in the black-figure style, where figures are painted in black silhouette against the red clay of the pottery. The designs appear to depict human or mythological figures, though due to the fragmented nature of the piece, it's difficult to determine the full scene or story. There are areas of intricate detailing within the black figures. The overall aesthetic is characteristic of ancient Greek pottery.

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

The image shows a fragment of an ancient Greek vase, likely from the classical period, based on the style. The fragment is black-figure, meaning the figures are black on a red-clay background.

The fragment depicts two partial figures. On the left, we see the head of a figure with what appears to be a helmet. The details are rendered with fine lines. To the right, there is another part of a figure that's holding something that looks like a hand and holding it close. Both figures are depicted in profile.

The image is well-lit, highlighting the details of the black figures against the neutral background. The fragment is displayed on a clean white background, which emphasizes its historical nature.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a fragment of ancient pottery, specifically a sherd of black-figure pottery. Black-figure pottery is a style of Greek vase painting that was prevalent in the 6th century BCE.

In this fragment, the figures and designs are painted in black on a reddish-brown clay background. The visible part of the image shows two figures, one on the left and one on the right. The figure on the left appears to be a warrior or a mythological character, possibly holding a spear or staff. The figure on the right is also a warrior, depicted with a helmet and possibly holding a shield or another weapon.

The style of the figures and the detailing of their attire and weapons are characteristic of the black-figure technique, where the figures are painted in black slip and details are incised into the slip before firing. This fragment likely comes from a larger vessel, such as an amphora or a krater, which would have been used for storing or mixing wine. The intricate designs and figures suggest that it was a piece of fine pottery, possibly used in ceremonial or everyday contexts in ancient Greek society.