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, 1977.216.2819

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, 1977.216.2819

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-25

Food 93.8
Dessert 89.3
Plant 75.4
Confectionery 71.1
Sweets 71.1
Sliced 70.1
Chocolate 60.6
Cookie 56.9
Biscuit 56.9
Soap 56.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-25

no person 99.5
food 98.4
grow 96.2
fruit 90.2
one 90
vegetable 87.9
cutout 87.8
dish 87.7
slice 87
sweet 85.5
plate 84.6
delicious 82.6
meal 82.3
still life 82.1
cooking 79.2
tableware 78.7
dairy product 78.3
breakfast 78.3
container 78.3
color 78.2

Imagga
created on 2019-03-25

sugar 82.6
food 48.2
gourmet 34
snack 33.3
healthy 31.5
fresh 31.4
conserve 28.5
slice 27.3
freshness 26.6
raw 25.9
orange 25.5
fruit 25.1
delicious 23.1
ingredient 22.9
plate 22.9
meal 22.8
sweet 22.1
fish 22
yellow 21.9
diet 21.8
salmon 21.3
eating 21
organic 21
cheese 20.6
fat 20.5
dinner 20.2
tasty 19.2
dessert 18.7
breakfast 18.7
cuisine 18.6
eat 18.5
seafood 18.1
meat 18
piece 18
candy 18
nobody 17.9
refreshment 17.2
appetizer 17.1
nutrition 16.8
juicy 15.5
close 15.4
vegetarian 15.2
bread 14.8
health 14.6
product 14.1
lunch 14
dish 13.8
dairy 13.6
cut 13.5
cooking 13.1
taste 13
culinary 12.4
ripe 11.8
sushi 11.7
delicatessen 11.7
section 11.6
steak 11.5
closeup 11.5
natural 11.4
restaurant 11.2
part 11.1
citrus 10.9
jelly 10.9
toast 10.8
fillet 10.7
milk 10.5
prepared 10.5
cheddar 9.9
object 9.5
horizontal 9.2
vegetable 9.1
syrup 9.1
single 9.1
mango 9
color 8.9
swiss 8.8
smoked 8.8
block 8.7
dried 8.7
sliced 8.7
whole 8.6
bright 8.6
roll 8.5
vitamin 8.5
fruits 8.5
baked 8.4
studio 8.4
texture 8.3
brown 8.1
apricots 7.9
sandwich 7.8
culture 7.7
hole 7.7
pork 7.7
juice 7.6
cook 7.3
lifestyle 7.2
butter 7.2
kitchen 7.2
substance 7.1
market 7.1
butternut squash 7

Google
created on 2019-03-25

Orange 90.4
Quince cheese 77.8
Food 65.8
Dish 65
Cuisine 59.8

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-25

orange 89.1
food 79.8
sweet 60.5
dessert 7.1
bakery 5.3
chocolate 5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Ketchup
Bread

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Ketchup 93.8%

AWS Rekognition

Bread 75%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-03-25

food drinks 98.8%
interior objects 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-25

a piece of food 80.6%
an orange and white food 63.1%
a close up of food 63%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a piece of red clay with a piece of wood in the middle

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image depicts a ceramic fragment of an ancient pottery piece. The object has a reddish-brown surface with a smooth finish, likely indicating it was once part of a vessel, such as a bowl or plate. The edges are jagged and broken, showing signs of wear and damage. The surface has some imperfections, including small scratches and discolorations. There may be faint curvature marks near the boundaries, suggesting the original shape of the pottery was rounded.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic object, likely a piece of pottery or a dish. The fragment is coated with a reddish-brown slip, a characteristic surface treatment often associated with terra sigillata, a type of Roman pottery. The piece has an irregular, broken edge, indicating it is a shard from a larger object. The surface is somewhat worn and has some imperfections and small spots of discoloration, suggesting age and historical wear.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows a piece of orange-colored ceramic or pottery material. It appears to be a fragment or shard, with an irregular, jagged shape. The surface has a rough, textured appearance with some visible cracks and imperfections. The color is a deep, reddish-orange hue, suggesting it may be a type of terracotta or earthenware material. The object is placed against a plain, white background, allowing the distinctive color and texture of the ceramic piece to be the focal point of the image.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This image shows what appears to be a broken piece or fragment of terracotta pottery or a clay pot. The fragment has a distinctive reddish-orange color characteristic of terracotta, and you can see the curved shape suggesting it was once part of a larger vessel. The surface appears to have some wear and aging, with some lighter patches where the surface may have eroded or been damaged over time. The piece is photographed against a white background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image presents a close-up view of a fragment of an ancient ceramic vessel, showcasing its distinctive features.

  • The ceramic fragment is characterized by its reddish-brown color and rough, uneven edges.
    • The coloration suggests that the vessel may have been fired at a relatively low temperature or that it has undergone significant weathering over time.
    • The rough edges indicate that the fragment has been broken off from a larger piece, possibly during excavation or handling.
  • The surface of the ceramic is marked by numerous small cracks and imperfections.
    • These imperfections may have been caused by the firing process, which can result in thermal stress and cracking within the ceramic material.
    • Alternatively, they could be indicative of wear and tear over time, such as from handling or exposure to environmental factors.
  • The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the ceramic fragment.
    • The absence of any other objects or features in the background allows the viewer to focus solely on the ceramic piece.
    • The white background also provides a neutral contrast to the reddish-brown color of the ceramic, making it easier to discern its texture and features.

In summary, the image provides a detailed view of a fragment of an ancient ceramic vessel, showcasing its unique characteristics and features. The reddish-brown color, rough edges, and small cracks on the surface all contribute to the piece's distinctive appearance. The plain white background helps to highlight these details, making it easier to appreciate the craftsmanship and history behind the ceramic fragment.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a broken piece of pottery, likely a fragment of a bowl or plate. The pottery is orange in color and has a rough, uneven edge around its perimeter. It appears to be made from clay and has a smooth surface with some small imperfections.

The pottery is positioned at an angle, with the top-left corner pointing towards the upper-left corner of the image. The background of the image is a plain white color, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery.

Overall, the image suggests that the pottery is an ancient artifact that has been broken into pieces over time. The rough edges and imperfections on the surface of the pottery indicate that it may have been handmade or crafted using traditional techniques.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows a broken piece of pottery or tile. The object is flat, with a rough and uneven edge, indicating that it has been broken. The surface of the object is painted in a vibrant red color, which appears to be a glaze or paint. The red surface has some white spots and patches, suggesting that the glaze or paint has chipped or worn away in some areas.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image displays a fragment of an ancient ceramic object, which appears to be a piece of pottery or tile. The fragment is irregularly shaped, with a rough, uneven surface. The color of the fragment is a rich, reddish-brown, suggesting it has been fired in a kiln. There are several small chips and cracks along the edges, indicating that the object has weathered over time. The surface has a glossy finish, which suggests it was polished or treated in some way. The fragment is placed on a white background, which highlights the details of the object.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a large, irregularly shaped fragment of what appears to be ancient pottery. The fragment is primarily a muted, earthy red color with some lighter patches and discoloration scattered across its surface. The edges are rough and broken, revealing a coarser, slightly lighter material beneath the red coating. There are remnants of an incised circular design on one part of the surface, suggesting the piece once belonged to a larger, possibly circular, object like a plate or bowl. The background is a plain, light grey or white, allowing the focus to remain on the fragment. The overall impression is one of antiquity and decay, hinting at a once complete and functional object that has since been broken and weathered.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

The image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic object, likely a piece of pottery. Here's a detailed description:

  • Shape and Form: It's a broken piece, likely a fragment from a larger vessel. The edges are rough and irregular, indicating where it was broken off. It appears to be a section from the side and bottom of a plate or shallow bowl.
  • Color and Texture: The object has a vibrant reddish-orange color, suggesting it was fired at a high temperature. The surface seems to be finished with a glaze or pigment of similar hue, giving it a slight sheen. The surface has some imperfections, including small areas where the paint has chipped or worn away, revealing the lighter clay underneath.
  • Details: You can see a faint curved line, likely from the bottom of the vessel.
  • Background: The object is photographed against a clean white background, isolating it and making its details stand out.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic object, likely a piece of pottery or terracotta. The fragment is predominantly orange-red in color, with a smooth, glossy surface. The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, indicating that it has been broken off from a larger piece. There are some minor imperfections and small chips on the surface, which are typical of aged or damaged ceramic items. The color and texture suggest that this could be a piece of ancient or historical pottery, possibly from an archaeological site. The overall shape of the fragment is irregular, with no discernible pattern or design visible on its surface.

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