Human Generated Data

Title

TERRA COTTA LAMP

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Lighting Devices

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Gift of Prof. M. H. Morgan, 1977.216.1847

Human Generated Data

Title

TERRA COTTA LAMP

Classification

Lighting Devices

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Gift of Prof. M. H. Morgan, 1977.216.1847

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Animal 98.9
Reptile 98.9
Plant 81.8
Clothing 74
Apparel 74
Food 62.5
Bronze 60.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

sculpture 99.5
no person 99.4
one 98.5
art 97.5
ancient 96.8
Zen 96.6
old 96.4
nature 95.1
prehistoric 95.1
stone 91.5
meditation 91.2
clay 91.1
still life 91
simplicity 89.8
antique 89.6
wear 86.8
two 86.7
museum 84.9
pottery 83.7
side view 82.9

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

ocarina 92.3
wind instrument 73.9
musical instrument 55.4
clog 38.1
food 31.3
footwear 31.1
brown 28.7
covering 25
fresh 18.9
bread 18.5
natural 18
bakery 17.6
breakfast 15.9
delicious 14.9
loaf 14.6
whole 14.3
baked 14
snack 13.7
tasty 13.4
sweet 12.6
nutrition 12.6
eat 12.6
kitchen 12.5
wheat 12.4
meal 12.2
diet 12.1
grain 12
healthy 12
gourmet 11.9
closeup 11.4
ingredient 11.4
cook 11
cut 10.7
bake 10.6
pastry 10.4
animal 9.7
close 9.7
life 9.4
sculpture 9.3
dinner 9.3
eating 9.2
organic 9.2
dark 9.2
crust 8.7
old 8.4
health 8.3
water 8
carbohydrates 7.9
cooking 7.9
bun 7.8
lunch 7.7
art 7.7
vegetable 7.5
fish 7.3
black 7.2
dessert 7
wooden 7
agriculture 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Artifact 83.7
Art 80.6
Wood 79.2
Natural material 64.6
Carving 64.4
Sculpture 63.9
Rock 62.7
Metal 57.3
Tree 56.6
Clay 52.8
History 51.8
Stone carving 50.9
Synthetic rubber 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Snake

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Snake 98.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

nature landscape 84.6%
pets animals 7.9%
interior objects 5.2%
food drinks 1.3%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a close - up of the ring.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-23

a photograph of a small piece of art that is sitting on a table

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This image shows an ancient ceramic oil lamp, possibly made from terracotta, with a dark brown, worn appearance. The lamp has an elongated oval shape, featuring a central hole for filling oil and a spout for the wick at one end. Intricate markings or inscriptions appear on its surface, adding a decorative or functional aspect to the object. The lamp exhibits signs of age, such as erosion and discoloration, indicating its historical significance or prolonged use.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image shows an ancient oil lamp made of ceramic material. The lamp appears to be well-worn with a dark, earthy coloration, suggesting it might be an archaeological artifact. Its general shape is elongated with a rounded central body and a spout on one end for the wick. There’s a circular fill hole on the top of the lamp where oil would have been poured in. The surface of the lamp is textured, and it has some faint markings or inscriptions, possibly decorative or indicative of its origin. The overall appearance of the lamp suggests it might have been used in ancient times for lighting.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-23

The image shows a fossilized skull or jaw bone of some prehistoric animal. The bone has a distinctive shape with ridges and grooves carved into the surface, giving it a textured, weathered appearance. The bone appears to be dark brown or reddish-brown in color, suggesting it has been mineralized over time. There is a large opening or cavity visible, which may have been part of the animal's nasal or oral cavity. The overall shape and features of the fossil indicate it belonged to a large, ancient creature, though I cannot identify the specific species based on this image alone.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-23

This image shows what appears to be an ancient oil lamp made of clay or terracotta. The lamp has a dark, weathered surface with reddish-brown patina showing through in places, suggesting age and use. It has the characteristic boat-like shape typical of ancient oil lamps, with a spout for the wick on one end and a filling hole on the top. The surface texture is rough and appears to have some decorative patterns or wear marks visible on its sides. The lamp is photographed against a plain white background, which helps highlight its three-dimensional form and archaeological characteristics.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts an ancient clay oil lamp, characterized by its dark brown color and weathered appearance. The lamp's surface is rough and uneven, with visible cracks and imperfections. It features a small hole at the top, likely used for pouring oil, and two larger holes on either side, which may have served as handles or spouts.

The lamp's design is simple yet functional, with a rounded body and a flat base. The surface is adorned with intricate carvings, although they are not clearly visible due to the lamp's weathered state. The overall appearance of the lamp suggests that it has been exposed to the elements for an extended period, resulting in its worn and aged appearance.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the lamp's details and textures. The lighting is soft and even, with no harsh shadows or reflections that might distract from the lamp's features. Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of the ancient clay oil lamp, showcasing its unique design and historical significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a clay object, likely an ancient artifact, with a hole in the center and a small opening on one end. The object is dark brown and has a rough texture, suggesting it may be made of clay or another natural material. The hole in the center could have been used for a variety of purposes, such as holding a candle or serving as a container for liquids. The small opening on one end may have been used for pouring or draining liquids.

The object appears to be quite old, with visible signs of wear and tear. It may have been discovered in an archaeological excavation or found in a museum collection. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a unique and intriguing artifact that could hold significant historical or cultural significance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a small, antique-looking object that appears to be a lamp or a candle holder. It is made of a dark brown or reddish material, possibly clay or ceramic, and has a rough, uneven surface with some wear and tear. The object has a hole in the center, which is likely the opening for the wick or candle. The body of the lamp is shaped like a fish, with a curved, elongated form and a pointed snout at one end. The fish-like shape is accentuated by the decorative carvings on the surface, which resemble scales and fins. The lamp is placed on a white background, which makes its details more visible.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a close-up of an ancient artifact, possibly a lamp or a similar object, made of reddish-brown ceramic material. The artifact is quite old and has a worn, rustic appearance. It has a central hole, likely for a wick, and some text or markings are visible on its surface. The text appears to be in an ancient script, possibly Latin or another classical language. The overall shape of the artifact is irregular and organic, with a slightly curved body and a small, protruding spout.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-19

The image shows a close-up, angled view of an ancient oil lamp against a light gray background. The oil lamp is oblong and appears to be made of terracotta, with a texture that suggests it could be hundreds or thousands of years old. The lamp is primarily dark brown or reddish-brown in color, with some areas appearing almost black, likely due to residue from use. The body of the lamp has a simple, boat-like shape. It is flat on the bottom, suggesting it would rest on a flat surface.

At the top of the lamp, there is an elaborate design or molding around the edges, and a central opening where oil would be poured. The spout, where the wick would have been placed, is visible towards the right. There is an ear or loop on the left-hand side of the lamp. There appears to be some kind of inscription on the side of the lamp that is partially obscured.

Overall, the image conveys the sense of an antique or archaeological artifact, showcasing its historical value and the signs of age and use.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-19

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows an ancient terracotta oil lamp. It is a dark, reddish-brown color with a lot of texture, suggesting age and possible wear.

Key features include:

  • Shape: The lamp is oval-shaped with a small, handle-like projection on one end.
  • Spout: There is a spout at the opposite end.
  • Filling Hole: A small circular hole is visible, which would have been used for filling the lamp with oil.
  • Decoration: The lamp appears to have some relief decoration, possibly including inscriptions or images. The details are somewhat obscured by the age and condition of the object.
  • Surface: The surface has a mottled appearance with darker areas, indicating age and the effects of use.

The lamp is presented against a plain, white background. The lighting seems to be even, allowing for a good view of the lamp's form and details. Overall, it suggests a relic of the past.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts an ancient oil lamp made from clay. The lamp has a reddish-brown color with a slightly irregular, handcrafted appearance. It features a central circular opening where the wick would have been placed, surrounded by a shallow reservoir for the oil. The lamp has a pinched spout on one end, which would have directed the light. The surface of the lamp shows signs of wear and age, suggesting it is an artifact from a historical period. The overall design is simple and functional, typical of oil lamps used in ancient times for lighting.

Qwen

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