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Human Generated Data

Title

Replica of 7th Century Merovingian Interlace Fibula

Date

1931

People

Artist: Unidentified Maker,

Manufacturer: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, German

Classification

Jewelry

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Museum Purchase, BR31.41

Human Generated Data

Title

Replica of 7th Century Merovingian Interlace Fibula

People

Artist: Unidentified Maker,

Manufacturer: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, German

Date

1931

Classification

Jewelry

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Museum Purchase, BR31.41

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-02-11

Bronze 99.4
Building 98.9
Architecture 98.9
Symbol 96
Pillar 92.7
Column 92.7
Emblem 88.7
Totem 73.4
Tiki 73.4
Archaeology 59.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-28

art 99.6
decoration 98.7
ornate 98.7
retro 98.2
metalwork 97.2
design 96.3
no person 95.7
pattern 95.4
ancient 95.2
religion 94.8
sculpture 94.4
symbol 94
gold 93.9
alphabet 93.7
antique 93.5
metallic 92.8
style 92.5
old 92.4
arts and crafts 92.2
typography 91.9

Imagga
created on 2022-02-11

antique 36.9
old 34.8
amulet 34.7
metal 33
charm 27.4
gold 27.1
decoration 26.2
ancient 25.1
dagger 23.5
sculpture 23
art 22.8
device 22.6
religion 21.5
vintage 21.5
bronze 21.4
weapon 20.8
ornament 20.7
golden 19.8
architecture 18.7
knife 18.6
support 18.1
object 17.6
style 17.1
decorative 16.7
design 16.3
door 16.2
religious 15.9
wood 15.8
bracket 15.7
retro 15.6
knocker 15
detail 14.5
god 14.3
statue 14.3
temple 14.2
wooden 14.1
sheath 13.6
traditional 13.3
culture 12.8
close 12.6
symbol 12.1
steel 11.5
protective covering 11.4
ornate 11
handle 10.5
carving 10.4
church 10.2
metallic 10.1
historic 10.1
hand 9.9
scabbard 9.9
entrance 9.7
oriental 9.4
house 9.2
security 9.2
travel 9.2
sconce 9.1
brass 9
color 8.9
enter 8.8
seat 8.7
building 8.7
holy 8.7
medieval 8.6
faith 8.6
china 8.6
luxury 8.6
face 8.5
stock saddle 8.4
iron 8.4
head 8.4
furniture 8.4
sign 8.3
tourism 8.2
history 8
silver 8
decor 8
figure 7.9
covering 7.9
dragon 7.8
pray 7.8
prayer 7.7
saddle 7.7
classical 7.6
old fashioned 7.6
frame 7.5
brown 7.4
landmark 7.2
holster 7.2
home 7.2
holiday 7.2
shiny 7.1

Google
created on 2022-02-11

Artifact 85.8
Art 82.9
Font 75.7
Cross 75.1
Symbol 74.7
Wood 72.3
Metal 71.6
Pattern 69.5
Fashion accessory 67.5
Antique 67.4
Nickel 66.9
Bronze 65.5
Rectangle 65.1
Visual arts 64.8
Carving 64.5
Jewellery 62.6
Collectable 61.6
Circle 59.5
Brass 59.2
Religious item 59.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-11

wall 99.3
indoor 93.9
gold 93.5
bronze 75.8
brass 70.3
antique 61.8
artifact 54.6
art 52.8
picture frame 7.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Cross

Clarifai

Sword

AWS Rekognition

Cross 96%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-02-11

paintings art 98.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-02-11

a close up of a vase in front of a mirror 26%
a small gold mirror 25.9%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

a cross with a cross inside.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a decorative wooden cross with a cross on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a decorative object resembling Mjölnir, the hammer of Thor from Norse mythology. It is crafted in metal, with intricate engravings and patterns throughout its design. The top portion of the hammer is rectangular with geometric borders and symmetrical motifs, possibly including stylized symbols or faces. The handle tapers down, adorned with central vertical patterns and surrounded by a swirling and detailed design, emphasizing the ornate craftsmanship. The appearance suggests a historical or symbolic artifact, likely inspired by Viking or Norse art traditions.

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

The image depicts an intricately designed, metal ornament in the shape of a hammer, specifically Mjölnir, the hammer of Thor from Norse mythology. The piece has a symmetrical design with a rectangular head and an elongated handle. The head is adorned with geometric patterns and stylized figures, while the handle features sinuous designs resembling intertwined serpents or vines. The metallic surface has a two-tone appearance, primarily bronze with darker accents highlighting the detailed engravings. The overall craftsmanship and style suggest it could be an artifact or a reproduction inspired by Viking art.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be an ornate, decorative object with intricate patterns and designs. It has a central figure or symbol with various geometric and abstract shapes surrounding it. The overall style and motifs suggest this is an artifact or artwork from a non-Western, possibly ancient or indigenous cultural tradition. The materials and craftsmanship indicate this is likely a ceremonial or religious item of some significance within its original cultural context.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This appears to be an ancient or medieval decorative brooch or pendant in the shape of a T or hammer. It's made of what looks like metal (possibly bronze or gilt) and features intricate Norse or Germanic-style interlaced patterns and designs. The artifact has a dark patina with golden-brown highlights, and shows detailed geometric patterns including zigzag borders and curved, interweaving lines. The top portion is rectangular, while the bottom extends into a more ornate, curved design. The piece shows characteristics typical of Viking or early medieval metalwork, with its combination of geometric and zoomorphic (animal-like) decorative elements. The craftsmanship appears to be quite sophisticated, with precise engraving or casting work throughout the piece.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a detailed, ornate metal object with a T-shaped design, featuring intricate patterns and motifs.

  • The object is crafted from metal, likely bronze or brass, and boasts a rich, dark brown patina.
    • The T-shaped design is the central feature of the object, with the top portion resembling a rectangular plate.
    • The bottom portion is more curved, featuring a series of rounded shapes that resemble a stylized animal or mythical creature.
  • The object is adorned with various patterns and motifs, including:
    • Geometric shapes, such as triangles and squares, which are arranged in a repeating pattern.
    • Organic forms, like leaves and vines, which add a sense of naturalism to the design.
    • Abstract symbols, which may represent mythological or spiritual themes.
  • The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the intricate details of the metal object.
    • A subtle shadow is cast by the object, adding depth and dimension to the image.

In summary, the image showcases a beautifully crafted metal object with a unique T-shaped design, featuring a mix of geometric and organic patterns, as well as abstract symbols. The object's rich patina and intricate details make it a striking visual element, while the plain white background helps to emphasize its beauty.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image depicts a decorative metal object, likely an artifact from the Viking Age, characterized by its intricate design and craftsmanship. The object is made of metal, possibly bronze or silver, and features a T-shaped structure with a long, curved tail at the bottom. The surface of the object is adorned with various patterns and motifs, including interlocking knots, geometric shapes, and animal-like figures.

The object's design suggests that it may have been used as a brooch or clasp, possibly for fastening clothing or other items. The level of detail and craftsmanship evident in the object's design and construction suggests that it was created by a skilled artisan or craftsman.

Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and cultural traditions of the Viking Age, and highlights the importance of decorative metalwork in the region during this period.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts an intricately designed metal brooch, possibly from the Viking era. The brooch has a rectangular upper section with a border featuring geometric patterns. The central part of the brooch is adorned with a cross-like structure, with the arms of the cross extending outwards. The cross is intricately detailed with various designs, including what appears to be a face or mask-like motif at the center. The lower part of the brooch curves outwards, forming a rounded, almost shield-like shape. The overall design is ornate, with a mix of geometric and organic patterns. The metal appears to be bronze or brass, giving it a warm, aged look. The brooch is displayed against a plain white background, highlighting its intricate design and craftsmanship.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image features a metal object that is possibly an antique. The object is a metal plate with a decorative design. The object has a rectangular shape with a T-shaped design. The object is brown in color, with intricate designs on it. The object is possibly made of bronze. The object has a shiny surface, and the design is embossed on it.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a T-shaped object with intricate carvings. The object appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or a similar alloy, and has a dual-tone appearance with darker edges highlighting the raised, lighter-colored carvings.

The top of the T-shape is rectangular and adorned with a border featuring a repetitive triangular pattern. The interior of this rectangle is filled with more detailed carvings, including symmetrical, swirling designs and possibly some figurative elements.

The stem of the "T" is narrower and also covered in carvings. There's a pattern of rectangular shapes and a line of circular indentations running down the center.

The base of the stem flares out into a bulbous, decorative shape with more complex carvings, including swirling lines and potentially stylized faces or animal heads on either side. The entire object exudes an ancient, possibly Nordic or Celtic aesthetic due to its intricate knotwork and the overall style of the carvings.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is of an elaborately designed metal artifact, possibly a decorative piece or jewelry. It has a T-shape, with a rectangular head and a stylized, curved body that expands into a bulbous shape at the bottom. The metal appears to have a two-tone effect: a lighter, possibly gold-colored metal comprising the interior of the design and a darker, possibly silver or blackened metal defining the borders and outlining the intricate details.

The design elements are highly stylized and include:

  • Geometric Borders: The edges are framed by repeating triangles.
  • Interlacing Patterns: The surface is filled with intricate knotwork, interlaced lines, and stylized animal forms.
  • Central Feature: The vertical section has a line of circular elements running down the middle.

Overall, the piece exhibits a craftsmanship, characteristic of an ancient art style, with Celtic or Norse cultural elements. The overall aesthetic is ornate, detailed, and likely held both aesthetic and symbolic significance.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical artifact that appears to be a decorative buckle or clasp, likely from the medieval period. The artifact is made of metal, possibly bronze or brass, and features intricate designs and patterns.

Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Shape and Structure:

    • The artifact has a T-shaped structure with a rectangular top and a vertical stem.
    • The lower part of the stem broadens into a more elaborate and ornate design.
  2. Decorative Elements:

    • The rectangular top section is adorned with geometric and interlaced patterns, which are typical of medieval craftsmanship.
    • The vertical stem features a series of small circular and linear designs, adding to the overall decorative nature.
    • The lower section is highly ornate, with swirling and intertwined patterns that resemble stylized animal heads or abstract motifs.
  3. Craftsmanship:

    • The artifact shows signs of detailed craftsmanship, with fine lines and intricate carvings.
    • The metal appears to be aged, indicating that it is an antique piece.
  4. Possible Use:

    • Given its design and structure, this artifact could have been used as a belt buckle, a clasp for clothing, or a decorative piece for other accessories.

Overall, the artifact is a beautiful example of medieval metalwork, showcasing the artistic and technical skills of the period.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-28

The image features an intricately designed artifact that appears to be a decorative metal object, possibly a cross or a similar religious symbol, given its shape. The design is adorned with elaborate interwoven patterns and motifs, including what looks like animalistic and possibly Celtic-inspired designs. The top portion of the object has a rectangular section with a cross-like shape, and the bottom part transitions into a more ornate, stylized representation with swirling patterns and what could be interpreted as animal faces or abstract shapes. The craftsmanship suggests it might be of historical or cultural significance, possibly from a pre-modern era.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-28

This image shows a brass or bronze artifact with intricate and detailed designs. It appears to be a decorative or ceremonial object, possibly a cross or a similar symbol, with a distinct T-shape. The top part of the object has a rectangular shape with various patterns, including wavy lines and cross-like motifs. The central shaft is adorned with rows of circular indentations and additional decorative elements. The lower part of the object features a symmetrical design with four curved, ear-like extensions, each decorated with swirling patterns and triangular motifs. The overall design suggests a blend of geometric and organic elements, possibly inspired by traditional or cultural art forms. The object has a weathered appearance, indicating it may be quite old.