Human Generated Data

Title

Squat Lekythos: Head Rising from a Flower

Date

c. 330-300 BCE

People

Artist: The Dareios Painter, Greek active c. 350-300 BCE

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Frederick M. Watkins, 1972.325

Human Generated Data

Title

Squat Lekythos: Head Rising from a Flower

People

Artist: The Dareios Painter, Greek active c. 350-300 BCE

Date

c. 330-300 BCE

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Frederick M. Watkins, 1972.325

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Pottery 100
Art 100
Porcelain 100
Lamp 99.9
Jar 98
Vase 97.6
Urn 77
Glass 69.9
Goblet 57.7

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

no person 99.9
pottery 99.5
vase 98.8
container 98
retro 97.8
ancient 97.7
antique 97.7
one 97.7
art 97.5
traditional 97.3
interior design 96.8
arts and crafts 96.7
clay 96.5
porcelain 96
handmade 95.7
decoration 94.6
metalwork 93
urn 92.9
ornate 92.2
jug 92.1

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

vase 100
jar 76.7
vessel 60.7
container 49.7
earthenware 35.9
decoration 34.1
glass 32
gold 27.1
ornament 26.7
celebration 24.7
holiday 24.4
decorative 22.5
utensil 20.9
ball 20.1
traditional 20
object 19.8
sphere 19.3
golden 17.2
celebrate 15.4
majolica 15.2
shiny 15
art 14.5
color 14.5
old 13.9
tradition 13.9
black 13.8
china 13.7
balls 13.4
antique 12.9
culture 12.8
bottle 12.6
jug 12.6
porcelain 12
winter 11.9
ornate 11.9
hanging 11.6
seasonal 11.4
round 11.2
season 10.9
glitter 10.6
yellow 10.6
pot 10.6
god 10.5
ancient 10.4
brown 10.3
drink 10
history 9.8
bauble 9.8
eve 9.6
decorate 9.5
party 9.5
globe 9.3
tree 9.2
perfume 8.8
pitcher 8.8
hang 8.8
alcohol 8.8
closeup 8.8
merry 8.6
plug 8.6
ornamental 8.5
pottery 8.4
single 8.2
close 8
decor 8
souvenir 7.8
liquid 7.8
gift 7.7
temple 7.6
planet 7.5
classic 7.4
style 7.4
ribbon 7.4
design 7.4
shine 7.3
global 7.3
toiletry 7.2
bright 7.1

Google
created on 2018-02-10

artifact 85.7
vase 85.2
pottery 79.2
ceramic 76.2
carving 64.2
urn 50.3

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

plant 74.4
cup 73.4
jar 62.6
vessel 60.5
ceramic ware 59.3
tableware 48.8
decorative 35.2
displayed 33.8
porcelain 8.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Female, 54.6%
Happy 0.7%
Sad 83%
Calm 5.6%
Confused 2.9%
Disgusted 2.3%
Angry 4.1%
Surprised 1.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Male, 54.5%
Happy 8.5%
Confused 5.3%
Angry 5.6%
Surprised 7.8%
Disgusted 1.8%
Calm 56.4%
Sad 14.6%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Lamp
Lamp 99.9%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-10

a vase sitting on a table 75.5%
a gold vase sitting on a table 73.5%
a large vase is on display 73.4%

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

a photograph of a vase with a black and gold design on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a beautifully decorated ancient Greek oil flask known as a lekythos. The lekythos features a narrow neck that flares into a wide mouth. The body of the vase is predominantly black, with intricate designs painted in a lighter, tan color. The central design appears to be a detailed, stylized profile of a woman's head, adorned with an elaborate headdress or hair accessory, surrounded by swirling floral and vine patterns. The craftsmanship is delicate and ornate, showcasing the artistic skill of ancient Greek pottery. The vase is displayed on a simple, round pedestal against a neutral gray background.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This is an image of an ancient Greek vase, presented on a light cylindrical pedestal that allows viewers to focus on the vase. The vase has a narrow, fluted neck that flares into a broad lip at the top. The body of the vase balloons out from the narrow neck and then tapers down to a narrow base. The vase features black-figure decoration, a style in which figures and decorative elements are painted in black on the natural red color of the clay.

On this vase, you can see figures that are rendered in a reddish hue against the black background, indicating that the red-figure technique might have been employed as well. The scene seems to depict mythological figures or perhaps humans in a ceremonial or everyday scene from ancient life. Around the neck and base of the vase, decorative patterns such as meanders, lines, and other motifs are visible. The artwork is intricate and detailed, characteristic of ancient Greek ceramic artistry.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is an ancient Greek ceramic vessel, specifically a lekythos (a type of oil flask), decorated in the red-figure technique. The vessel has a tall, slender neck that flares into a wide mouth at the top. The main body features a black background with orange/reddish figures and decorative elements. The central decoration shows a profile portrait emerging from what appears to be a floral or plant-like form, surrounded by elaborate spiral scrolls and floral motifs. The neck of the vessel is decorated with vertical stripes, and there's a decorative band near the base. The craftsmanship displays the characteristic elegance and sophistication of Greek pottery painting, with fine details and graceful curves in the ornamental designs. The vessel sits on a white pedestal and appears to be well-preserved, though showing some signs of age appropriate to an ancient artifact.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

This image depicts an ancient Greek vase or vessel with intricate decorative patterns and motifs. The vase has a tall, narrow shape with a flaring top and a distinct base. The majority of the surface is covered in a dark, glossy black paint, while the ornate designs are rendered in a warm, golden color.

The central motif appears to be a depiction of a mythological figure, possibly a female deity or personage, surrounded by swirling, abstract patterns that resemble vines, leaves, or other natural elements. The overall style and aesthetic suggest this is an example of ancient Greek pottery or ceramic art.

Meta Llama

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

This image features a vase with a black and orange design, showcasing a woman's head in profile. The vase is positioned on a white pedestal against a gray background.

The vase's body is predominantly black, adorned with an orange design that includes spirals, leaves, and flowers. A woman's head in profile is prominently displayed, wearing a headband and facing left. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she is surrounded by two birds perched on either side of her head. The neck of the vase is also black, featuring orange stripes at the top. The overall design suggests that this vase may be an ancient Greek artifact, possibly from the 5th or 4th century BCE.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient Greek vase, specifically a black-figure pottery vessel. The vase is positioned on a white pedestal against a dark gray background.

  • Vase Shape and Color
    • The vase has a slender neck and a wide mouth.
    • It is painted in black with gold and brown accents.
  • Design Elements
    • The vase features a woman's profile on its side.
    • The woman is depicted wearing a head covering.
    • There are also floral and scroll-like designs on the vase.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a solid dark gray color.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it is a museum or gallery setting, where the vase is being displayed for educational or aesthetic purposes.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image features a vase with a black background and a golden design. The vase has a brown base and neck. The vase is placed on a white pedestal. The vase has a golden design with a woman's head in the center. The woman has a golden crown on her head. The vase has a golden design on the sides. The vase has a golden design on the bottom. The vase has a golden design on the top.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts an ancient Greek pottery vase with a black and gold design. The vase has a slender neck and a rounded body, typical of Greek pottery. The vase's design features a central figure of a woman, possibly a goddess, wearing a headdress and surrounded by intricate floral patterns. The vase is placed on a white pedestal, which highlights its ornate design. The image is captured in a low-angle view, emphasizing the vase's height and elegance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-06

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows an ancient Greek lekythos, a type of oil flask. The vase is primarily black with intricate painted details in white, tan, and red.

Key Features:

  • Shape: The lekythos has a distinctive shape with a tall, slender neck that flares out into a small, fluted mouth. The body is a round, bulbous shape.
  • Decoration:
    • The body of the vase is decorated with a central scene of a woman's face, facing left, wearing a veil or head covering. She is likely a representation of a goddess or a significant mythological figure.
    • The figure is surrounded by a decorative pattern of swirling, plant-like forms.
    • The neck is painted with vertical stripes.
    • There are bands of geometric patterns around the base and the point where the neck meets the body.
  • Color Scheme: The predominant color is black, likely representing the background or the clay color. The detailed figures and patterns are painted in white and tan, which would be the color of the clay before firing. The red is used for the base, the patterns and the neck of the vessel.
  • Overall Impression: The vase is a well-preserved example of ancient Greek pottery. It showcases the artistic skill and attention to detail of the ancient craftsmen. The subject matter is likely related to mythology or daily life of the ancient Greek society.

The vase sits on a small white stand, likely for photographic display. The background is a neutral gray, allowing the vase to be the primary focus.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-06

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows an ancient Greek vase set against a gray background. The vase has a bulbous body, a long, narrow neck, and a flaring rim. The neck and rim are painted a glossy black. The body of the vase is also primarily black, but decorated with terracotta-colored figures and intricate designs.

The most prominent feature is a depiction of a woman's head in profile. She wears an elaborate headdress and her features are finely detailed. Surrounding the woman's head are stylized floral and scroll patterns.

The vase's neck features vertical terracotta stripes, while the base has a band of geometric patterns. The vase sits on a plain, white, cylindrical pedestal. The style is characteristic of ancient Greek pottery, specifically the black-figure technique with added white or terracotta details. The overall impression is one of classical elegance and skillful craftsmanship.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a type of Greek pottery known as a lekythos, which was commonly used for storing oil, particularly olive oil. This particular piece features a black-figure decoration style, where the figures and designs are painted in black on a reddish-brown clay background.

Key details of the vessel:

  1. Shape: The vessel has a tall, slender neck that widens into a flared mouth. The body is ovoid and tapers down to a narrow foot.
  2. Decoration: The primary decoration is a detailed illustration of a female figure, likely a goddess or a mythological figure, adorned with intricate patterns and possibly wearing a headdress. The figure is surrounded by elaborate floral and foliage motifs, which include swirling vines and leaves.
  3. Color Scheme: The vessel predominantly uses black and reddish-brown colors, typical of the black-figure pottery technique. The details are highlighted with lighter colors, possibly white or light yellow, to enhance the design.
  4. Patterns: The neck and the base of the vessel feature geometric patterns, including bands and possibly meander or key patterns, which are common in Greek pottery.

This type of pottery was often used in ancient Greek culture for both functional and ceremonial purposes, and the detailed artwork suggests it may have had significant cultural or religious importance.