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, 1977.216.2845

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, 1977.216.2845

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-26

Food 98.9
Fossil 93.4
Soap 92.3
Soil 80.3
Accessory 57.9
Accessories 57.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-26

no person 98.8
food 97.5
one 94.5
art 86.1
grow 85.3
bread 85
container 84.8
triangle 84.6
cutout 84.5
still life 82.2
slice 81.7
fish 81.7
color 80.8
meal 80.8
desktop 79.6
dish 78.8
painting 75.9
sandwich 72.4
people 70.8
stranded 70.2

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

food 64
toast 54.9
bread 49.6
snack 35
meal 33.7
breakfast 33.3
delicious 33
plate 31.4
baked 30.9
eat 28.5
fresh 28.1
tasty 27.6
sugar 27.5
conserve 27.5
bakery 27.3
fat 26.1
brown 25.8
slice 25.5
dessert 25.2
dish 25.2
dinner 23.6
eating 23.6
candy 23.3
pastry 22.5
close 22.3
healthy 22.1
meat 21.6
loaf 21.4
sweet 21.4
wheat 21.3
gourmet 21.2
diet 21
cuisine 20.4
crust 20.3
lunch 19.7
cake 18.8
loaf of bread 17.9
ingredient 17.9
nutrition 17.6
chocolate 16.2
cut 15.2
grain 14.8
raw 14.3
freshness 14.1
bun 13.6
bake 13.5
closeup 13.5
sliced 13.5
butter 13.4
dough 13.3
piece 13.3
nobody 13.2
meat loaf 13.1
flour 12.2
kitchen 11.6
cereal 11.6
cream 11.6
steak 11.5
pork 11.5
cooking 11.4
cheese 11.1
baked goods 11.1
fish 11
organic 10.9
baker 10.8
section 10.6
whole 10.5
health 10.4
appetizer 10.4
restaurant 10.4
seed 10.3
board 10.2
refreshment 10.1
yellow 9.9
sandwich 9.9
pie 9.7
baking 9.7
fillet 9.7
salmon 9.7
appetizing 9.6
homemade 9.6
prepared 9.5
horizontal 9.2
studio 9.1
natural 8.7
beef 8.7
unhealthy 8.6
seafood 8.6
cooked 8.5
nutriment 8.5
cook 8.2
vegetable 8.1
earthenware 7.8
slices 7.8
cutting 7.7
served 7.7
orange 7.7
preparation 7.7
grilled 7.7
hot 7.5
traditional 7.5
vegetarian 7.2

Google
created on 2019-03-26

Rock 80.7
Geology 65
Mineral 52.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

piece 84.4
food 79.9
sweet 59.3
cake 59.3
rock 20.6
dessert 11.6
chocolate 10.6
bakery 9.7
recipe 9.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bread 98.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

food drinks 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-26

a piece of cake on a table 67%
a piece of cake sitting on top of a table 55.5%
a piece of cake 55.4%

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a brick block with a red and white writing on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a fragment of a terracotta brick or tile featuring an embossed inscription in the center. The surface is reddish-brown and shows signs of wear and weathering, with areas of discoloration and chipped edges. The embossed letters appear to spell "IR FRE," though parts are indistinct or damaged. The fragment provides an impression of antiquity or archaeological significance, possibly originating from a historical or industrial context.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a piece of pottery or clay fragment that is reddish-brown in color. It appears to be irregularly shaped and has some wear and erosion. The pottery fragment has raised lettering carved or stamped into its surface, which reads "IR FRE." The letters are in relief, meaning they are raised above the surrounding material. The surface has patches where the red coloring appears to be worn off, revealing a lighter color underneath. Overall, the fragment suggests it may be part of a larger piece of pottery, possibly a historical artifact with text on it.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a piece of rock or stone with the word "IRTEE" carved or inscribed on its surface. The rock has a reddish-orange color, likely due to the presence of iron oxide or other mineral deposits. The carving appears to be weathered and faded, suggesting it may be an ancient or historical artifact.

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

This image shows what appears to be an ancient pottery fragment or terra cotta shard. It has a reddish-orange color and appears to have some text or markings impressed or carved into its surface. The fragment is irregularly shaped, as if it's a broken piece from a larger vessel or tile. The surface shows signs of age and wear, with some areas where the original surface has flaked or worn away, revealing a lighter underlying material. The markings on the surface, while partially degraded, seem to be deliberately made characters or inscriptions, though they're not entirely clear in this image.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a rectangular, brownish-red ceramic tile with a rough texture and visible signs of wear and tear. The tile's surface features a prominent, raised lettering in the center, which appears to be the word "TIBERE" in an ancient Roman style. The tile is set against a plain white background, suggesting that it may be part of a museum or archaeological collection.

Key Features:

  • Tile Shape and Size: The tile is rectangular in shape, with a rough texture that suggests it is made of ceramic material. Its size is not explicitly stated but appears to be relatively small, possibly around 10-15 cm in length and width.
  • Color and Patina: The tile has a brownish-red color, which may be due to the natural oxidation of the ceramic material over time. There are visible signs of wear and tear, including cracks, chips, and discoloration, which add to the tile's aged appearance.
  • Lettering: The most striking feature of the tile is the raised lettering in the center, which reads "TIBERE" in an ancient Roman style. The letters are bold and well-defined, with a slight curvature that suggests they were carved into the tile rather than painted on.
  • Background: The tile is set against a plain white background, which helps to highlight its features and create a sense of contrast. The background is likely a neutral color to prevent distractions and allow the viewer to focus on the tile itself.

Possible Interpretation:

Given the tile's design and lettering, it is likely that it is an ancient Roman artifact, possibly a fragment of a larger tile or plaque. The word "TIBERE" is likely a reference to the Roman emperor Tiberius, who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. The tile may have been used as a decorative element in a public building, such as a temple or basilica, or as a marker for a specific location or event.

Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of ancient Rome, highlighting the craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized this civilization.

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

The image depicts a fragment of a red clay object, likely an ancient artifact, with the letters "IRFRE" embossed on it. The object is rectangular in shape and has a rough, uneven edge on the right side. The letters are centered on the object and appear to be in a bold, serif font.

The object is placed on a plain white background, which suggests that it may be a museum or archaeological exhibit. The overall appearance of the object and the background suggests that it is an ancient relic, possibly from the Roman Empire or another ancient civilization.

The embossed letters "IRFRE" may be an abbreviation or acronym, but without more context, it is difficult to determine their meaning. They could represent a person's name, a place, or an organization, or they could be a code or symbol used by a particular group or culture.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past and offers a fascinating insight into the lives and cultures of ancient civilizations.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image features a fragment of an old brick, displayed on a plain white background. The brick fragment is irregular in shape, with a weathered surface that suggests it has been exposed to the elements for a long time. The brick is predominantly reddish-brown in color, with some areas showing signs of erosion and discoloration. The most prominent feature on the brick is a faded, embossed inscription that reads "RERE." The letters are carved into the brick, and while the edges are somewhat worn, the central part of the inscription remains relatively clear. The texture of the brick indicates that it is likely made of clay, a common material for bricks in historical construction.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a broken piece of a brick, which appears to be an antique. It is reddish-brown in color. The brick is broken in a way that it has a rough surface on the edges. The brick has some letters written on it, which are "RRE." The letters are written in a bold font and are placed in the center of the brick. The brick is placed on a white surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

The image shows a fragment of a terracotta tile or brick. The fragment is predominantly a reddish-brown color. The surface of the tile has a slightly mottled appearance, with some areas appearing smoother and more uniformly colored than others.

In the center of the fragment, there is an area of raised lettering that spells out "RFR". The letters are formed in a bold, blocky font and are set against a background of the same reddish-brown color as the rest of the tile. The raised lettering has some wear and imperfections, suggesting that the tile is old or has been exposed to the elements.

The edges of the fragment are irregular and broken, indicating that it is a piece that has been separated from a larger whole. The tile appears to have a layered construction, with a darker, smoother surface layer over a rougher, more porous inner layer.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be a brick or tile. It has a rectangular shape, with several edges chipped or broken. The primary feature is a raised, rectangular area in the center that has the letters "RFR" embossed on it. The embossed area has a reddish-orange color, while the underlying material is a lighter, tan color. The reddish-orange layer appears to be a coating or glaze that is partially chipped off in places, revealing the tan base material. The letters also have some traces of what might be dirt or wear and tear. The background of the image is plain and white.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of what appears to be a piece of ancient pottery or a clay brick. The fragment is irregularly shaped and has a reddish-brown color, indicative of terracotta or fired clay. The surface of the fragment has some visible texturing and wear, suggesting it is quite old.

A notable feature of the fragment is the presence of an inscription or marking in the center. The marking appears to be letters or symbols, possibly part of a larger inscription that would have been more legible if the entire piece were intact. The marking is slightly raised and has a different texture compared to the rest of the fragment, suggesting it may have been stamped or carved into the clay before it was fired.

Overall, the fragment looks like it could be an artifact from an archaeological site, possibly used for identification, decoration, or some functional purpose in its original context.

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