Human Generated Data

Title

Scaraboid Stamp Seal with incised cross pattern and lion facing right

Date

c. 1500 BCE

People

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Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Louise M. and George E. Bates, 1992.256.232

Human Generated Data

Title

Scaraboid Stamp Seal with incised cross pattern and lion facing right

Date

c. 1500 BCE

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Louise M. and George E. Bates, 1992.256.232

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Coin

Clarifai

Coin 99.3%

Clarifai

Coin 98.6%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a pair of ancient coins.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a small coin with a coin in it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows two related objects side by side. On the left is an ancient oval-shaped seal or intaglio, likely made of stone or similar material, featuring an intricately carved design of a seated animal, possibly a dog or another quadruped, surrounded by a decorative border. The surface appears worn or weathered, which obscures some details of the carving.

On the right is an imprint of the same seal captured in a softer material, such as clay or wax. This imprint replicates the design seen on the seal in greater clarity, making the animal figure and surrounding details more distinguishable. The background is plain fabric, providing a neutral context for showcasing these objects.

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

The image shows an ancient engraved gemstone on the left and its impression on the right. The gemstone, possibly made of a dark material like onyx or agate, features an intricate carving of a deer or similar animal, captured mid-motion with its legs bent as if leaping. The carving is oval-shaped with a detailed border. To the right, the impression of this carving is pressed into a bluish-gray material, likely clay or wax, providing a clearer, mirrored view of the engraved image. This setup is typical for displaying the detail work of engraved gemstones or seals.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two ancient artifacts - an oval-shaped stone seal or stamp on the left, and a square plaster or clay impression or mold on the right. The seal appears to have an intricate carved design on its surface, while the impression shows a detailed image, possibly of a human figure or mythological creature. These items appear to be archaeological or historical artifacts, likely from an ancient civilization.

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

This image shows an ancient seal or stamp alongside its modern impression. The seal appears to be oval-shaped and made of a dark, weathered material, likely stone. Next to it is a bluish-gray impression or cast showing the detailed relief that would have been created when the seal was used. The seal shows signs of age and wear, with a rough, textured surface, while the modern impression clearly displays the original carved design. This type of artifact was commonly used in ancient times for official documents or to mark ownership of items.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows a seal and its impression. The seal is on the left, and the impression is on the right.

The seal is made of dark stone or metal and has an oval shape. It features a raised design that appears to be a bird or other animal, possibly a deer, with its head turned back and its legs bent. The seal is positioned on a white surface, which may be a table or other flat surface.

The impression is made of a lighter-colored material, possibly clay or wax, and has a rectangular shape. It is positioned next to the seal, allowing for a comparison between the two. The impression shows the same design as the seal, but in reverse, with the details of the animal's body and legs visible.

Overall, the image suggests that the seal was used to create the impression, possibly for decorative or symbolic purposes. The use of a seal and impression was a common practice in ancient times, particularly in the Mediterranean region, where seals were used to authenticate documents and mark ownership.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image presents a close-up view of two ancient objects, likely seals or stamps, set against a white background. The objects are positioned side by side, with the one on the left being oval in shape and the one on the right being square.

  • Oval Object:
    • Shape: Oval
    • Color: Dark gray
    • Design: Depicts a figure with a pointed hat and a staff, surrounded by a circle
    • Condition: Appears to be worn and weathered
  • Square Object:
    • Shape: Square
    • Color: Light gray
    • Design: Depicts a figure with a pointed hat and a staff, surrounded by a circle
    • Condition: Appears to be smooth and well-preserved

The image suggests that these objects may have been used for sealing or stamping purposes in ancient times. The oval object appears to be older and more worn than the square object, which may indicate that it was used for a longer period or in a more demanding environment.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image features two distinct objects placed on a white surface. On the left is a circular, flat object that appears to be an ancient coin. It has a reddish-brown hue with visible wear and intricate designs, suggesting it is made of metal, possibly bronze. The coin's surface is uneven and shows signs of age, with some areas appearing darker due to oxidation or corrosion. The design on the coin depicts a figure, possibly a deity or a symbolic representation, with a detailed and elaborate pattern. Adjacent to this coin, on the right, is a rectangular, flat object that seems to be a clay stamp. The stamp has a grayish color and displays a similar design as the coin, featuring a figure with outstretched arms. The stamp's surface is smooth and polished, contrasting with the rougher texture of the coin. The design on the stamp is slightly raised, indicating it has been used for imprinting.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image shows two objects that appear to be a seal and its impression. The seal is a circular object with a red border and a grayish-brown interior. It features an intricate design with a human figure and some text or symbols. The impression is a rectangular block with a grayish-brown color and a similar design, but with a more detailed and raised appearance. The seal and its impression are placed on a white surface, possibly a table or a piece of paper.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-28

The image displays two items placed side-by-side on a white cloth surface. On the left is a small, oval-shaped object with a dark, textured surface. The detailing on the object is intricate, appearing to be a raised design of some kind. To the right of this is a square, gray object. It features a concave impression, reflecting the design from the oval object, as if it were a mold or stamp. Both objects are centered and well-lit, allowing for clear visibility of their textures and details.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-28

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two objects, presumably related, on a white, slightly textured surface.

  • Object 1 (Left): This is an oval-shaped, dark, possibly metallic object. It appears to be a seal or stamp. The surface is textured and uneven, with visible lines and details. A design or inscription is visible on the surface. The design appears to be of a mythological or heraldic type, possibly including the depiction of an animal.

  • Object 2 (Right): This object is a square block, most likely made of a molded material. It contains an impression or a "negative" of the design found on the oval object. The shape of the impression mirrors the oval object, with the design in reverse.

The objects are positioned closely together on the white background, suggesting they may have been found or displayed together. The overall impression is of archaeological or historical artifacts.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image shows two items placed side by side. On the left is an ancient seal, likely made of stone or a similar material. It is oval-shaped and has intricate carvings on its surface, depicting a figure that appears to be a human or a deity. The seal looks worn and aged, indicating it might be an artifact from an ancient civilization.

On the right is a modern impression or mold of the seal, made from a dark, possibly clay-like material. The impression captures the details of the seal's carvings, showing the same figure in a clearer and more defined manner. This impression helps to reveal the details of the original seal more distinctly, making it easier to study and interpret the carvings.

These types of seals were commonly used in ancient times for various purposes, such as authenticating documents, marking ownership, or serving as amulets. The impression on the right is likely created for archaeological or historical study purposes to better understand the original seal's design and significance.

Qwen

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