Human Generated Data

Title

Caster

Date

1750 - 1751

People

Artist: Samuel Wood, British 1704 - 1794

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Anonymous Gift, 1940.74

Human Generated Data

Title

Caster

People

Artist: Samuel Wood, British 1704 - 1794

Date

1750 - 1751

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Anonymous Gift, 1940.74

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-18

Jar 100
Pottery 100
Art 99.9
Porcelain 99.9
Urn 99.9
Bottle 85.3
Shaker 85.3
Vase 76.2
Cosmetics 61.7
Perfume 61.7
Archaeology 56

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-18

no person 99.2
pottery 98.4
chess 96.8
art 96.4
antique 95.4
traditional 95.2
ancient 95.2
old 94
ornate 93.4
classic 92.7
architecture 92.2
retro 90.1
sculpture 90
glass items 87.3
gameplan 85.9
marble 85.5
container 84.4
vase 84.1
handmade 83.3
clay 82.9

Imagga
created on 2018-12-20

pawn 39.1
china 35.4
antique 32.7
pedestal 31.4
perfume 27.6
porcelain 27.6
ceramic ware 25.5
old 25.1
chessman 24.8
ancient 24.2
architecture 24.2
support 24.2
toiletry 22.4
vase 20.3
structure 19.9
statue 19
religion 18.8
travel 18.3
jar 18.1
container 18
culture 17.9
utensil 17.7
chess 16.7
supporting structure 15.9
gold 15.6
vessel 15.4
landmark 15.3
traditional 15
sculpture 14.8
king 14.6
history 14.3
tourism 14
exterior 13.8
man 13.8
detail 13.7
strategy 13.5
game 13.4
religious 13.2
art 13.2
monument 13.1
famous 13
metal 12.9
mosque 12.7
queen 12.7
power 12.6
tower 12.5
temple 12.3
sky 12.1
building 12
column 12
nobody 11.7
antiquity 11.7
pieces 11.6
glass 11.2
place 11.2
stone 11
game equipment 10.9
worship 10.6
architectural 10.6
style 10.4
symbol 10.1
historic 10.1
board 9.9
pillar 9.8
roman 9.7
past 9.7
classical 9.6
golden 9.5
wall 9.4
destination 9.4
competition 9.1
close 9.1
marble 9
earthenware 8.9
brass 8.8
battle 8.8
object 8.8
facade 8.7
old fashioned 8.6
piece 8.5
city 8.4
classic 8.4
retro 8.2
aged 8.1
knight 7.9
black 7.8
touristic 7.8
play 7.8
construction 7.7
decorative 7.5
wood 7.5
minaret 7.4
decoration 7.2
wooden 7

Google
created on 2018-12-20

Microsoft
created on 2018-12-20

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Shaker
Perfume
Shaker 85.3%
Perfume 61.7%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-12-20

a vase sitting in front of a statue 33.4%
a statue of a vase 33.3%
a white vase on a table 33.2%

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

a photograph of a silver vase with a decorative design on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This is an ornate, silver container or vessel, likely a sugar caster or spice shaker. It features a bulbous body with a smooth, polished surface, resting on a round pedestal base. The domed, detachable lid is intricately decorated with a swirling, slotted pattern for dispensing contents and topped with a small knob-like finial. The overall design is elegant and refined, showing signs of craftsmanship, making it likely an antique item. A faint engraving can be seen on the central body.

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

The image shows a tall, ornate silver container, likely a sugar caster or shaker, which is a type of container designed to dispense sugar. The piece has a bulbous body with a rounded base that narrows to form a neck, and is set on a circular pedestal foot. The design is simple but elegant, with clean lines and a polished finish.

The top of the caster is particularly decorative, featuring a removable lid with an intricate pierced pattern. The lid has a swirl design with holes in stylized floral shapes, allowing the contents to be sprinkled out when shaken. Above the patterned area, the lid is topped with a small, tiered finial.

On the body of the caster, there appears to be a faint engraved image or a coat of arms, but it is not clearly visible in detail. The overall craftsmanship suggests it may be of historical significance, possibly from a silversmith known for creating fine tableware. The background is plain, which helps emphasize the craftsmanship and detail of the silver piece.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows an ornate ceramic or porcelain vase or urn. The vase has a distinctive spiral pattern decorating its surface, with black and white swirling designs. The vase has a domed lid on top, and a pedestal base. The overall appearance suggests this is an antique or vintage decorative object, with a weathered and aged look to the surface.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image shows an antique silver sugar caster or shaker. It has an ornate, pierced lid with a round finial on top. The body is urn-shaped, sitting on a stepped, circular base. The surface appears to have an aged patina, giving it an off-white or grayish color. Based on the style and materials, this looks to be a decorative piece of hollowware silverware, likely dating from the 18th or early 19th century and used for sprinkling sugar or spices at the dining table.

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

This is an elegant antique sugar caster or muffineer, which appears to be made of silver or silver-plated metal. It has a classic baluster form with a domed, pierced top that features a spiral pattern of decorative holes and scrollwork. The body is composed of several sections with rings and moldings, sitting on a circular stepped base. The piece has a white or off-white appearance and shows some age-related patina. These types of vessels were commonly used in the 18th and early 19th centuries to sprinkle sugar, spices, or other powdered condiments on food. The pierced top allowed for controlled dispensing of the contents. The craftsmanship demonstrates fine metalwork typical of the period, with careful attention to proportion and decorative detail.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image presents a silver sugar shaker, characterized by its ornate design and intricate details. The shaker's body is shaped like a vase, featuring a narrow neck and a wide base. A small figure of a man playing tennis is engraved on the front of the shaker, adding a touch of whimsy to its design.

The shaker's lid is adorned with an elaborate pattern of swirling lines and dots, which are cut out to create a decorative effect. The lid is topped with a small finial, adding a sense of elegance to the overall design.

The background of the image features a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom, creating a subtle contrast that highlights the shaker's details. The overall effect is one of sophistication and refinement, suggesting that the sugar shaker is a high-quality piece of craftsmanship.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a silver-colored, antique-style object with an ornate design. The object is shaped like a vase or urn, featuring a wide base that tapers upward and ends in a narrow neck. Atop the neck is a decorative lid adorned with intricate carvings and patterns.

The object's surface exhibits signs of aging, with visible wear and tear, suggesting it may be an antique or vintage item. The background of the image is a gradient of gray tones, which helps to accentuate the object's details and create a sense of depth.

Overall, the image presents a beautifully crafted and historic-looking object that appears to be a valuable piece of art or collectible.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image features a vintage silver sugar bowl, displayed against a plain gray background. The sugar bowl has a classic and elegant design, with a tall, cylindrical body that narrows slightly towards the top. The top of the bowl is adorned with a decorative lid, which has an intricate pattern of swirling lines and dots, adding a touch of elegance to the piece. The body of the sugar bowl is also decorated with a similar pattern, creating a cohesive and visually appealing design. The sugar bowl is made of high-quality silver, giving it a shiny and reflective surface. The image is well-lit, highlighting the intricate details of the sugar bowl and its elegant design.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a silver salt cellar, which is a small dish used for holding salt at the dining table. The salt cellar is made of silver and has a shiny surface. It has a cylindrical shape with a dome-shaped lid that has intricate designs. The lid has a small opening in the middle, probably for adding salt. The salt cellar is placed on a gray surface, which could be a table.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image features an antique silver sugar caster or spice shaker. It stands on a circular base with two raised rims. The body of the caster is bulbous, transitioning to a narrow neck, and then flares out to a wider, cylindrical top section. An engraved design of a figure holding a racquet is visible on the wider cylindrical section. The top of the caster is a pierced, swirling cone shape with a small knob on top. The silver appears slightly tarnished, with some darker areas, particularly around the base and in the recesses of the pierced top. The background is a gradient of gray to white, providing a neutral backdrop that highlights the silver caster.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a detailed, elegant silver object, likely an antique sugar caster. It has a slender, elongated shape with a flared base and a bulbous central section. The upper part of the body has a cylindrical form. The lid is conical, adorned with intricate openwork design, like a lattice or swirling pattern. At the top of the lid is a small finial.

The surface of the silver is polished and reflective, with some areas showing subtle signs of age or wear, such as faint scratches. A small, etched image of a figure can be seen near the top of the body, likely a maker's mark or decorative element. The background is a soft gradient of gray, providing a neutral backdrop that highlights the object's form and texture. The overall composition gives a sense of elegance and refinement.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts an antique silver caster, which is a small container used for dispensing condiments such as salt, pepper, or spices. The caster has a classic design, featuring several distinct elements:

  1. Lid: The top part of the caster has a decorative lid with intricate pierced designs. The pattern includes swirling lines and small circular cutouts, giving it an ornate appearance. The lid is topped with a small finial.

  2. Body: The body of the caster is cylindrical and slightly tapered, with a smooth, polished surface. There is an engraved emblem or crest on the front, which appears to feature a figure, possibly a coat of arms or a family crest, indicating it might have belonged to a specific household or individual.

  3. Base: The base is slightly wider and rounded, providing stability to the caster. It also has a polished finish, consistent with the rest of the piece.

  4. Material: The caster appears to be made of silver or a silver-plated material, which was common for such items due to its durability and aesthetic appeal.

Overall, the caster exhibits fine craftsmanship and attention to detail, characteristic of antique silverware.