Human Generated Data

Title

Bands with Scrolling Vines and Animals

Date

4th-5th century

People

-

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of The Hagop Kevorkian Foundation in memory of Hagop Kevorkian, 1975.41.25

Human Generated Data

Title

Bands with Scrolling Vines and Animals

Date

4th-5th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of The Hagop Kevorkian Foundation in memory of Hagop Kevorkian, 1975.41.25

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-08-23

Rug 99.3
Cushion 82.6
Pillow 82.6
Weaving 73.2
Sack 55.8
Bag 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-08-23

textile 99.4
pattern 99.4
wear 99
fabric 98.3
texture 98.3
design 98
retro 97.7
cotton 97.6
canvas 96.8
abstract 96.1
fashion 95.6
desktop 94.6
decoration 94.1
weaving 93.7
yarn 93.6
background 93.4
wallpaper 92.9
linen 91.9
handmade 91.1
style 91

Imagga
created on 2019-08-23

texture 40.3
container 36.4
bag 35.8
textile 31.3
pattern 30.8
cotton 29.2
fabric 29.1
material 28.9
lace 25.9
clothing 24.1
close 24
fashion 22.6
textured 21
design 18
wallet 17.9
detail 17.7
cloth 17.3
style 17.1
stitch 16.7
old 16.7
retro 16.4
jeans 16.2
grunge 16.2
denim 16
embroidery 15.5
decoration 15.2
paper 14.9
doormat 14.4
rough 13.7
case 13.5
color 13.3
casual 12.7
brown 12.5
mat 12.4
surface 12.3
leather 12.3
closeup 12.1
thread 11.9
seam 11.8
pocket 11.7
backdrop 11.5
burlap 11.4
wallpaper 10
border 9.9
vintage 9.9
garment 9.8
pants 9.8
worn 9.5
antique 9.5
line 9.5
clothes 9.4
floor cover 9.1
aged 9
wool 9
backgrounds 8.9
decor 8.8
purse 8.8
covering 8.7
fiber 8.6
wear 8.6
comfortable 8.6
canvas 8.5
art 8.5
horizontal 8.4
dirty 8.1
graphic 8
sew 7.9
trousers 7.9
swatch 7.9
structure 7.8
ancient 7.8
nobody 7.8
luxury 7.7
blank 7.7
culture 7.7
frame 7.5
page 7.4
letter 7.3
pillow 7.3
card 7.2
linen 7.2

Google
created on 2019-08-23

Brown 89.9
Beige 89.7
Textile 83.3
Lace 80.9
Pattern 65.7
Rectangle 64.3
Fashion accessory 63

Microsoft
created on 2019-08-23

fabric 88.1
indoor 86.1
pattern 83.9
textile 82.4
stitch 81.5
motif 75.6
woven fabric 73.9
beige 69.5
khaki 67.9
pattern (fashion design) 54.3
needlework 52.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 99.3%

Categories

Imagga

nature landscape 60.8%
paintings art 37.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-08-23

a group of shoes on the floor 60.8%
a group of shoes 58.5%
a group of shoes on a rug 54.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a piece of cloth with a pattern of black and white -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

This image depicts a rectangular, ancient textile fragment with two horizontal bands of dark, intricate designs against a lighter background. The textile appears worn and weathered, showing signs of age with frayed edges and areas of damage. The dark designs within the bands include stylized motifs that could be interpreted as animals, foliage, or abstract patterns, suggestive of a cultural or historical significance. The fabric's natural hues and the weaving techniques highlight its antique craftsmanship.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-16

This image shows a rectangular, horizontally-oriented piece of fabric with a distinctive texture and design. It appears to be an antique or aged textile, probably made from a natural fiber like cotton or linen, given the coarse texture and the neutral, earthy tan color.

The fabric features three main horizontal bands, each decorated with an intricate, repeating pattern in a much darker color, likely black or dark brown. The design within these bands seems to be a complex interplay of geometric shapes and perhaps stylized figures which could be animals or plants, common in some traditional weaving patterns. It is hard to determine the exact nature of the symbols without context, but they appear to be crafted with considerable skill and could carry cultural significance.

The textile shows signs of wear and tear, with frayed edges, some holes, and several places where the fabric is thinning, suggesting it's relatively old and has been used or displayed over time. The craftsmanship and patterns could imply that this textile piece might have been used as a decorative item, possibly as part of traditional clothing, ceremonial garb, or as a standalone artwork, such as a tapestry or wall hanging.

Its historical and cultural context would provide further insight, as textiles of this sort are often rich in heritage and can be indicative of specific artistic styles and techniques from particular regions and times.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This appears to be an ancient textile fragment featuring decorative bands or borders. The piece shows two parallel horizontal stripes in dark blue or black on a natural beige or tan colored fabric background, likely linen. The design within the stripes appears to be a repeating pattern of stylized fish and floral or vine motifs, characteristic of Coptic textile art from Egypt. The pattern is quite intricate despite its age, showing fine detail work in the winding, continuous design. The fabric shows some wear and aging, with slight deterioration along the edges, but the pattern remains clearly visible. This type of decorative band was commonly used as ornamentation on garments or furnishings in the late Roman or early Byzantine period.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-13

This image shows a piece of fabric or textile with a decorative pattern. The fabric appears to be made of a coarse, burlap-like material, likely jute or hemp. The pattern consists of two horizontal bands of repeating wavy, curved lines in a dark color, possibly black or brown, against the light tan or beige background of the fabric. The fabric has a faded, worn appearance, suggesting it may be an ancient or historical textile.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-25

The image depicts a piece of fabric with a decorative border, likely from an ancient or historical textile. The fabric appears to be made of a natural material such as linen or cotton and has a light brown color with a subtle texture. The border is woven in a darker shade of brown and features a repeating pattern of leaves and vines. The edges of the fabric are frayed, suggesting that it may have been cut from a larger piece or has undergone significant wear and tear over time. Overall, the image presents a fascinating glimpse into the craftsmanship and aesthetics of a bygone era.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-21

The image depicts a piece of fabric with a decorative border, likely from an ancient textile. The fabric is tan in color and features a black, woven design that runs along its edges. The design consists of a repeating pattern of leaves and vines, which are intertwined to create a sense of movement and texture.

The fabric appears to be made of a natural fiber, such as cotton or linen, and has a rough, unfinished edge. It is not clear whether the fabric is a fragment of a larger textile or a standalone piece.

The image provides a detailed view of the fabric's texture and design, allowing the viewer to appreciate the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into its creation. Overall, the image suggests that the fabric is an important artifact from a historical or cultural context, and its preservation and study can provide valuable insights into the past.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a fragment of ancient textile. The textile is beige in color, with two distinct black bands running horizontally across it. These bands feature intricate, ornate designs that appear to be woven into the fabric. The designs include stylized animal figures, possibly serpents or dragons, intertwined with geometric patterns. The upper band is wider than the lower one, and both bands show signs of wear and fraying along the edges. The background of the textile, outside the bands, shows a rough, unpatterned weave, suggesting that the bands were added as a decorative element. The image is presented on a plain white background, highlighting the details of the textile.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image features a piece of fabric with a beige background and two black lines running horizontally across it. The lines are made up of a pattern of small shapes that resemble a combination of triangles and rectangles. The fabric appears to be made of a woven material, possibly cotton or linen. The overall appearance of the fabric is slightly worn, with some areas showing signs of fraying or tearing.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

The image shows a fragment of a woven textile that appears to be aged and partially damaged. The base color of the fabric is a light tan or beige. Two bands of dark brown or black decorative patterns run horizontally across the textile, spaced apart. These patterns consist of stylized animal-like shapes, possibly birds or other creatures, interwoven with geometric and floral motifs. The fabric shows signs of wear and tear, with some frayed edges and a few small areas where the material is missing, revealing lighter-colored patches underneath. The texture of the fabric suggests a coarse, possibly linen or hemp weave.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image shows a fragmented piece of ancient textile, likely a band or strip, with a decorative pattern. The textile appears to be quite old, showing signs of wear and tear, with some significant areas missing.

Details:

  • Material and Color: The textile is a muted, light brown color, possibly linen or a similar natural fiber. The background fabric seems to have a woven texture.
  • Design: The pattern consists of two parallel black bands or stripes that run horizontally across the fabric. Each band features a stylized, possibly zoomorphic design, with curved lines, alternating shapes, and a repeating motif of what seems to be animals or mythical creatures.
  • Condition: The fabric has deteriorated over time, with fraying edges, holes, and missing sections. The colors have faded or changed, and the fabric appears somewhat discolored or stained.
  • Composition: The image focuses on the full length of the textile band.
  • Likely Use: Given its pattern and form, the textile likely served as a decorative element, perhaps as a trim on clothing, a wall hanging, or part of a larger woven piece.

This image captures a snapshot of ancient craft and provides insight into the textile techniques and artistic styles of the time it was made.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of ancient textile with a decorative pattern. The fabric appears to be linen, which is a common material used in ancient textiles. The fragment is rectangular in shape and features two horizontal bands of embroidery or woven design.

The embroidery or weaving consists of dark threads, possibly black or deep blue, forming intricate patterns against the lighter, natural-colored linen background. The design within the bands includes stylized motifs that resemble floral or vine-like patterns, typical of many ancient textile designs. These motifs are symmetrical and repeat along the length of the bands.

The fabric shows signs of wear and age, with some fraying and discoloration visible along the edges and within the body of the textile. This suggests that the fragment is quite old and has been preserved over a long period. The overall condition and style of the textile indicate it could be from an ancient civilization, possibly from the Middle East or Mediterranean region, where such designs and materials were commonly used.