Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, 1977.216.2772

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, 1977.216.2772

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Bread 95.6
Food 95.6
Soil 95.6
Fossil 89
Sea Life 78.7
Animal 78.7
Ornament 71.2
Invertebrate 70.8
Seashell 69.3
Gemstone 66
Accessories 66
Jewelry 66
Accessory 66
Conch 57.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 99.8
one 97.5
art 95.3
rock 93.7
wear 93.6
broken 93.1
stone 91.9
old 89.8
cutout 89.6
dirty 87.7
ancient 87
retro 86.9
clay 86.4
texture 85.7
rough 84.8
simplicity 83.2
pottery 83.1
desktop 83.1
nature 82.8
abstract 82.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

food 38.3
candy 32.1
chocolate 24.8
snack 23.9
close 21.1
eat 19.3
fat 17.7
brown 16.9
sugar 16.9
dessert 16.7
delicious 16.5
gourmet 16.1
earthenware 15.6
tile 15.4
sweet 15
nobody 14.8
object 14.6
bar 13.8
milk 12.4
lunch 12
dinner 11.8
tasty 11.7
ceramic ware 11.7
cuisine 11.5
piece 11.5
meal 11.4
diet 11.3
container 11.3
yellow 11.3
slice 10.9
wallet 9.9
fresh 9.8
jelly 9
texture 9
meat 9
ingredient 8.9
cheese 8.8
closeup 8.8
paper 8.6
nutrition 8.4
dark 8.3
bread 8.3
healthy 8.2
open 8.1
restaurant 7.8
binding 7.7
sandwich 7.7
utensil 7.6
plate 7.6
cover 7.4
fabric 7.4
substance 7.2
breakfast 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Triangle 84.9
Cuisine 79.6
Dish 73.9
Ingredient 71.2
Peach 70.8
Fashion accessory 67.4
Font 63.2
Rock 61.3
Wood 59.9
Carmine 58.8
Artifact 56.5
Drawing 56
Art 56
Soil 55.5
Leather 54.8
Illustration 54.4
Coquelicot 52.3
Slope 52
Liver 50.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

food 83.3
slice 58.6
orange 56.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Bread 95.6%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a piece of food 83.7%
a slice of orange 64.2%
a close up of a piece of food 64.1%

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

a photograph of a piece of clay with a red and white background -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a broken fragment of terracotta pottery. The surface is smooth and features a reddish-brown glaze. Decorative elements include a partial linear pattern, possibly incised or impressed into the clay, forming a semicircular motif. There is also a small stamped or embossed design visible near the center of the fragment. The edges of the piece are irregular and worn, indicating it is an ancient shard, likely part of a once larger vessel or pottery item.

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

The image shows a fragment of a terracotta object, likely a piece of pottery or a ceramic tile. It has a reddish-brown glaze on its surface, showing some wear and small scratches that suggest age or use. The shard has a roughly triangular shape with uneven, jagged edges where it broke off from a larger piece. The interior of the shard is a lighter, earthy color, indicative of the raw ceramic material. The glazed surface is decorated with a simple linear design and has a stamped or impressed mark that could be a maker's mark or other decorative motif. The overall appearance of the shard suggests it might be part of an archaeological find or an artifact from an earlier period, possibly Roman or similar ancient cultures known for using terra sigillata ceramics.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient, broken ceramic piece.

The ceramic piece is primarily composed of a light-brown color, with a prominent orange-brown glaze covering its surface. The glaze features a raised, circular design, accompanied by a smaller, rectangular symbol situated within the circle. The ceramic piece exhibits signs of wear and tear, including small chips and cracks along its edges, as well as a rougher texture on the underside.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, suggesting that the ceramic piece is being displayed for examination or study purposes. Overall, the image provides a detailed look at the ceramic piece's design, texture, and condition, offering insights into its history and significance.

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

The image shows a piece of broken pottery, likely an ancient artifact. The pottery is orange with a rough texture and has a distinctive shape, featuring a curved edge on the right side and a flat edge on the left. The pottery appears to be made of clay and has a weathered appearance, suggesting it may have been exposed to the elements for an extended period.

The pottery is set against a plain white background, which helps to highlight its features and texture. Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the pottery, allowing the viewer to appreciate its craftsmanship and historical significance.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic object, likely a piece of pottery or a tile, on a white background. The fragment is reddish-brown in color, with a slightly glossy surface. It appears to be made of clay or a similar material, and has a rough, uneven texture with some small cracks and chips. The fragment has a slightly curved shape, suggesting that it may have been part of a larger object such as a bowl or a plate. The edges of the fragment are irregular, with some parts missing or broken away.

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

The image shows a broken piece of pottery with an irregular shape, possibly a fragment of a larger ceramic object. The object is predominantly orange in color, with a smooth surface and a slightly glossy finish. The edges of the piece are uneven and chipped, suggesting that it has been broken or damaged over time. The object appears to be made of a type of clay or ceramic material, and it may have been used for decorative or functional purposes.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of ancient pottery or ceramic, likely a piece of a plate or bowl. The fragment is irregularly shaped due to being broken. The visible surface is coated with a reddish-orange glaze or paint. There's a circular pattern visible on the surface created by parallel lines, which appear to have been inscribed or impressed into the pottery before glazing. The fragment also has a stamped or inscribed square symbol of some sort. The exposed edges of the fragment reveal the underlying clay, which is a lighter, earth-toned color. The background is a plain white.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a fragment of what appears to be a piece of pottery. The fragment has a roughly triangular shape with a reddish-orange painted surface on one side. A curved band with linear details is visible on the painted surface, possibly suggesting the remnants of a decorative design. There's also a rectangular marking near the top of the fragment. The edges of the fragment are chipped and irregular, revealing the unpainted, lighter-colored clay beneath the surface. The background is a clean, neutral white.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of ancient pottery, likely a sherd from a larger ceramic vessel. The fragment has a reddish-orange color, characteristic of terra sigillata, a type of fine Roman pottery.

Key features of the sherd include:

  1. Surface Texture: The surface is smooth and has a glossy finish, typical of terra sigillata ware.
  2. Decoration: There is a distinct decorative pattern on the surface. The pattern appears to be a stamped or molded design featuring a rectangular motif with a series of parallel lines, possibly representing a leaf or a similar natural element.
  3. Shape: The fragment has an irregular shape with jagged edges, indicating it is a broken piece rather than a complete object.
  4. Thickness: The thickness of the fragment suggests it was part of a relatively sturdy vessel, possibly a bowl or a plate.

Overall, this sherd is a piece of historical artifact, likely from the Roman period, showcasing the craftsmanship and decorative techniques used in ancient pottery.

Text analysis

Google

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