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, 1977.216.2774

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, 1977.216.2774

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-26

Food 91.7
Bread 91.7
Plant 83.7
Produce 83.1
Ornament 82.9
Accessory 79.4
Accessories 79.4
Gemstone 78.8
Jewelry 78.8
Agate 61.4
Vegetable 55.6
Helmet 55.1
Apparel 55.1
Clothing 55.1
Hardhat 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-26

no person 99.6
food 96.8
one 96.4
container 95.3
grow 94.1
art 92.9
cutout 92.5
pottery 91.3
jewelry 90.9
vegetable 88.4
still life 86.3
homemade 86
root 85.9
fruit 85.2
shape 85.2
invertebrate 84.1
illustration 83.9
dish 83.3
desktop 82.9
round out 82.8

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

earthenware 83.7
ceramic ware 63
utensil 42.1
brown 26.5
food 25.9
chocolate 18.9
sealing wax 18.1
snack 17.9
container 17.8
close 16.5
sweet 15.8
fastener 15.5
dessert 15
fresh 13.7
bag 13.1
gift 12.9
eat 12.6
object 12.5
delicious 12.4
closeup 12.1
candy 11.9
purse 11.8
restraint 11.7
color 11.7
nobody 11.7
vintage 11.6
rose 11.2
fat 11.2
gourmet 11
valentine 10.9
diet 10.5
old 10.4
tasty 10
pattern 9.6
antique 9.5
sugar 9.5
love 9.5
symbol 9.4
cake 9.4
grunge 9.4
cream 9.3
slice 9.1
single 9
texture 9
design 9
cut 9
decoration 8.8
celebration 8.8
circle 8.6
milk 8.6
wax 8.6
flower 8.6
piece 8.5
healthy 8.2
stamp 8.2
romance 8
device 8
breakfast 8
seal 7.9
paper 7.8
treat 7.6
studio 7.6
eating 7.6
tree 7.5
retro 7.4
petal 7.3
letter 7.3
meal 7.3
aged 7.2
wooden 7
textured 7

Google
created on 2019-03-26

Orange 93

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

orange 86.1
art 49
chocolate 48.2
food 44.8
collection 31.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Bread 91.7%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 94.2%
paintings art 4.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-26

a piece of cake 31.9%
a piece of food 31.8%

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

a photograph of a red clay bowl with a fish on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This is an image of a broken fragment of terracotta pottery. The piece appears to be circular in shape and features a smooth surface, coated in a reddish-orange glaze. A raised, circular outline is visible near the center, with an embossed detail resembling a form or design in the middle, although it shows signs of wear or damage. The edges of the fragment are irregular and jagged, suggesting that the item was part of a larger object that has broken apart over time.

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

The image depicts a fragment of pottery, specifically the base of a terra sigillata vessel. Terra sigillata is a type of fine, red glossy pottery that was common in the ancient Roman Empire. This particular shard is orangish-red in color with a smooth surface typical of terra sigillata ware. It has a substantial circular foot-ring, and there's an impression or stamp visible in the middle, which often served as a maker's mark on such pottery. The edges of the shard appear rough and uneven, indicating it is a fragment of a larger piece. The surface shows some weathering and minor imperfections, reflecting its age and history.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows a piece of terracotta or earthenware pottery. It appears to be a fragment or shard, with an irregular, jagged edge. The surface of the pottery is a reddish-orange color, with some areas that appear to be slightly weathered or discolored. In the center of the fragment, there is a circular depression or indentation, which may have been part of a design or decorative element on the original pottery piece. The overall appearance suggests this is an ancient or historical artifact.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This image shows a fragment of what appears to be an ancient terracotta or ceramic vessel. It has a reddish-orange color typical of fired clay and appears to be broken, showing irregular edges around its perimeter. The fragment has a circular groove or ring visible on its surface, and there are some areas where the material appears worn or damaged, showing the lighter clay body beneath the surface. The piece looks like it could be part of a plate, dish, or similar flat vessel. There are also some small holes or imperfections visible in the surface.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a broken piece of terracotta, likely from an ancient pot or vessel. The terracotta is a reddish-brown color and has a rough, uneven edge, indicating that it has been broken off from a larger piece. The surface of the terracotta is smooth, with some small imperfections and cracks visible.

In the center of the terracotta, there is a circular indentation with a small, raised design in the middle. The design appears to be a stylized letter or symbol, but it is difficult to make out due to the poor condition of the terracotta.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which suggests that the terracotta is being displayed or examined in a laboratory or museum setting. Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the terracotta's texture, color, and design, as well as its broken and weathered state.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image presents a top-down view of a broken, red clay plate or bowl. The object is centered in the frame, with its edges slightly worn and rough. The surface of the plate features a circular indentation in the center, accompanied by a small, raised line that forms a cross shape. This design element is positioned within the circular indentation.

The plate's edges are rough and uneven, indicating that it has been broken or chipped. The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the plate. Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the plate's design and condition.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic plate. The plate has a circular shape and a reddish-brown glaze. The glaze is uneven and has some cracks and chips on the edges. There is a small hole in the center of the plate, and there is a small, circular object in the middle of the plate that appears to be a button or a decorative element. The plate is placed on a white surface, and the edges of the plate are slightly raised.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image features a circular object that appears to be a piece of broken pottery. It is a reddish-brown color and has a textured surface with visible cracks and chips. The object has a circular shape with a flat bottom and a slightly curved top. The edges of the object are uneven and jagged, suggesting that it has been broken or chipped. The object's surface is slightly uneven, with some areas appearing to be raised or indented.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of an ancient terracotta object, likely a plate or dish. It has a circular design in the center, with a slightly raised rim outlining the central area. Within this central area, there appears to be a small, elongated inscription or decoration. There's also a hole and other areas of damage. The overall color is a warm, rusty orange-red. The edges of the fragment are irregular and chipped, revealing a slightly lighter, brownish-tan color underneath, which is likely the core of the terracotta. The background is a simple white surface, highlighting the object.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of an old, broken terracotta tile or plate. The fragment is roughly square with irregular edges, indicating it has been broken off from a larger piece. The color is a reddish-orange terracotta. There's a circular indentation in the center of the fragment, and within this circle, there appears to be a partially obscured or damaged design, which might be an inscription or a decorative element.

There are a couple of holes or voids visible in the surface, one is near the center of the circular indentation and another is near one of the edges. The edges of the fragment are rough and chipped, revealing the coarse material underneath the smooth, colored surface. The background is plain white, emphasizing the color and texture of the fragment.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient ceramic artifact, specifically a piece of pottery. The fragment appears to be part of a bowl or plate, given its circular shape and shallow depth. The surface of the pottery is coated with a reddish-orange glaze, which is slightly worn and chipped in some areas, revealing the underlying clay material. The edges of the fragment are irregular, indicating that it has broken off from a larger piece. There is a small, faint mark or design in the center of the fragment, which may be a remnant of a decorative motif or a maker's mark. The overall condition of the fragment suggests it is an archaeological find, likely from an ancient civilization.