Human Generated Data

Title

Black-figure white-ground Lekythos: Meander Pattern and Hatched Border Design

Date

5th century BCE

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Gift of Pfeiffer-Hartwell Collection, 1977.216.308

Human Generated Data

Title

Black-figure white-ground Lekythos: Meander Pattern and Hatched Border Design

Date

5th century BCE

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Gift of Pfeiffer-Hartwell Collection, 1977.216.308

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Jar 98
Vase 98
Pottery 98
Beer 81.7
Alcohol 81.7
Drink 81.7
Beverage 81.7
Bird 63.5
Animal 63.5
Urn 56.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

no person 99.7
one 97.5
sculpture 96.3
pottery 96.2
clay 96
container 95.7
traditional 93.2
ancient 92.8
antique 92.3
old 90.5
retro 90.2
art 89.9
still life 87.5
figurine 85.5
travel 84.8
people 84
two 83.9
vase 82.5
wood 81.6
vintage 80.9

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

vase 100
jar 100
vessel 91.1
container 73.3
earthenware 39.2
ceramic ware 27.8
jug 21.1
old 20.9
brown 20.6
pot 20.3
glass 20.1
pitcher 19.5
utensil 19.1
ancient 19
antique 18.4
decorative 18.4
traditional 18.3
drink 17.5
decoration 15.9
object 15.4
craft 15.3
history 14.3
art 14.2
bottle 14.2
culture 13.7
closeup 13.5
food 13.3
clay 12.7
pottery 12.4
close 12
vintage 11.6
classical 11.5
cup 11.4
ornament 11.2
golden 11.2
beverage 9.9
retro 9.8
wooden 9.7
handle 9.5
symbol 9.4
single 9
gold 9
ceramics 8.8
ceramic 8.7
liquid 8.7
table 8.6
nobody 8.5
alcohol 8.3
tradition 8.3
refreshment 8.2
kitchen 8
metal 8
terracotta 7.9
handmade 7.7
cold 7.7
obsolete 7.7
wood 7.5
style 7.4
natural 7.4
yellow 7.3
dirty 7.2
black 7.2

Google
created on 2019-07-07

earthenware 98.2
Pottery 92.9
Ceramic 91.4
Artifact 87.9
Vase 84.2
Urn 80.1
Art 73.1
Clay 66
Serveware 56.2
Antique 53

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

vase 99.6
pottery 95.6
earthenware 94.9
artifact 88.9
ceramic 81.9
jar 78
urn 74
clay 65.6
sculpture 61.8
jug 52.7
ceramic ware 50.8
bronze 50.7
stoneware 23.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Beer
Bird
Beer 81.7%
Bird 63.5%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a vase sitting on a table 50.8%
a vase sitting on top of a table 47.5%
a white vase on a table 47.4%

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

a photograph of a small vase with a vase on top of it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image shows a small, ancient ceramic vessel likely of Greek origin. It is an amphora-style pot with a narrow neck, a single looped handle attached to the neck and the body, and a flared rim. The surface of the vessel is painted with black and reddish-brown geometric patterns, including horizontal lines, a meander (key) design, and a series of crosshatched decorations. The base is rounded with a slightly protruding foot. The wear and discoloration of the surface suggest it is an archaeological artifact, possibly used for holding oils or perfumes in antiquity.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a small ancient ceramic vase, possibly an oil flask known as a lekythos, with a single handle. The vase has an elongated shape with a narrow neck and a flared lip at the top. It is adorned with decorative motifs using black and reddish-brown paint. The designs include bands of geometric patterns such as meanders and crosshatches encircling the body of the vessel. The vase sits on a small round base, and shows signs of wear, indicative of its age. The background is neutral, allowing the details and colors of the vase to stand out.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows an ancient ceramic vessel or vase. The vessel has a distinctive shape, with a narrow neck and a wider body. The surface of the vessel is decorated with geometric patterns and designs, likely created using a technique such as painting or incising. The vessel appears to be made of clay and has a reddish-brown color, suggesting it may have been fired at high temperatures. The vessel is standing upright on a flat surface, likely a table or other display surface. The overall appearance of the vessel suggests it is an artifact from an ancient civilization, possibly from the Mediterranean region or another ancient culture known for their ceramic arts.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This appears to be an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a small jug or pitcher. It has a terracotta or clay-colored body with black geometric decorative patterns painted around its midsection. The patterns include horizontal bands and what appears to be a Greek key or meander design. The vessel has a narrow neck with a pouring spout and a base that allows it to stand upright. The style suggests it may be from ancient Greek or similar Mediterranean civilization. The piece appears to be well-preserved though shows some signs of age and wear, particularly around the rim and base.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features an ancient clay vessel with a distinctive shape and design.

Vessel Description:

  • The vessel is crafted from clay, with a light brown color and a darker brown base.
  • It has a narrow neck and a wide body, adorned with a handle on one side.
  • The vessel's design is characterized by a series of black lines and geometric patterns, including a Greek key motif.
  • The base of the vessel is circular, while the neck is narrow and curved.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain white surface, with a subtle gradient effect that transitions from white to gray towards the top.

Overall Impression:

  • The image presents a clear and detailed view of the ancient clay vessel, showcasing its unique design and craftsmanship.
  • The plain white background helps to focus attention on the vessel, allowing the viewer to appreciate its intricate details and historical significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a small, ancient-looking ceramic vessel with a handle and a narrow neck. The vessel is primarily beige in color, featuring black geometric patterns and designs. It appears to be an antique or archaeological artifact, possibly from ancient Greece or Rome.

The vessel has a distinctive shape, with a rounded body and a narrow neck that terminates in a small opening. The handle is attached to the side of the vessel and curves upwards, forming a loop that allows for easy carrying. The geometric patterns on the vessel are intricate and detailed, featuring a combination of lines, shapes, and symbols.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the vessel. Overall, the image suggests that the vessel is a valuable and historically significant artifact, possibly from a museum or archaeological collection.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a small, ancient ceramic vessel, likely a jug or a small jar, placed on a white surface. The vessel has a dark brown or black base and a lighter brown body. It features intricate geometric patterns and designs in black and brown, including a series of concentric circles and lines on the body and a geometric pattern on the neck. The vessel has a single handle attached to the side, and the top is slightly open, suggesting it may have been used for storing liquids or other items.

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

The image features a small, ancient vase with a brown and black color scheme, resting on a white surface. The vase has a cylindrical shape, with a slightly curved neck that transitions into a wider body. It has a handle on the side, and the neck is adorned with a geometric pattern that is black and brown in color. The vase seems to be an antique piece, possibly from a historical period, given its design and color scheme.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a small, ancient-looking vase or jug. It is made of terracotta or a similar earthenware material, giving it a light brown or beige color. The vase has a narrow base that widens as it goes up, a rounded body, and a narrow neck with a slightly flared opening. A single, arched handle connects the body of the vase to the neck.

The vase is decorated with geometric patterns in black and brown. Near the top, there is a series of vertical lines, followed by a band of grid-like patterns and a meander or Greek key pattern. The base of the vase is painted black. The vase appears to be old and possibly damaged, with some wear and discoloration on the surface. The background is a plain, light gray or white color, which helps to isolate the vase and make it the primary focus of the image.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image displays an ancient Greek style jug or vase. It's made of terracotta or a similar type of fired clay. It has a slender body with a small base and a single, curved handle. The surface is decorated with black and reddish-orange painted designs, including geometric patterns such as parallel lines, a key pattern, and what appear to be stylized architectural forms. The colors suggest that the jug might be from the Geometric or Archaic periods of Greek art. The object has a slightly weathered appearance, which suggests it's an artifact. The jug is set against a plain, light background.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an ancient ceramic vessel, which appears to be a type of small jug or flask. The vessel is characterized by its slender, elongated body with a narrow neck and a single handle that extends from the neck to the shoulder. The base is slightly wider and flatter, providing stability.

The vessel features decorative patterns painted in black and reddish-brown against a lighter, possibly beige or off-white, background. The decorations include geometric motifs such as horizontal bands, meander patterns (Greek key patterns), and checkerboard designs. These patterns are typical of ancient Greek pottery, suggesting that this vessel could be from that cultural context.

The condition of the vessel shows signs of wear and age, with some chipping and discoloration, which is consistent with it being an artifact. The overall style and decoration suggest it might have been used for holding liquids, possibly oil or perfume, in ancient times.