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, 1977.216.2825

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, 1977.216.2825

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-26

Food 99.8
Fossil 98.1
Pottery 91.6
Brick 68.1
Soil 67
Archaeology 66.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-26

no person 99.6
one 96.3
food 95.8
pottery 95
meat 86.5
container 82.4
dinner 80.7
art 79.8
meal 78.9
cooking 78.2
grow 76.3
pork 76
bread 75.9
dish 75.8
slice 75.8
clay 75.6
plate 74.9
round out 73.9
painting 73.8
poultry 71.9

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

earthenware 55
food 54.2
toast 41.4
ceramic ware 41.3
bread 38.9
brown 33.9
meal 32.6
chocolate 30.8
snack 29
delicious 27.2
utensil 27
slice 26.4
baked 26.2
dessert 23.6
tasty 23.4
gourmet 22.9
eat 22.6
loaf 22.3
breakfast 22.3
sweet 22.1
fat 21.4
eating 21
plate 20.3
fresh 20.3
diet 20.2
healthy 20.2
bakery 20
piece 19.9
cake 19.7
dinner 19.4
lunch 19.1
meat 18.9
cut 17
nutrition 16.8
close 16.5
nobody 16.3
pastry 16.2
sugar 15.4
product 15
crust 14.5
whole 14.3
organic 14.3
flour 13.6
dish 13.4
kitchen 13.4
wheat 13.2
ingredient 12.5
cuisine 12.4
candy 11.7
freshness 11.6
beef 11.6
sliced 11.5
closeup 11.4
cooking 11.3
cheese 11.1
grilled 10.5
culinary 10.5
cream 10.3
cook 10.1
yellow 9.9
health 9.7
dairy 9.7
cereal 9.7
steak 9.6
milk 9.5
rye 8.8
object 8.8
delicatessen 8.8
pie 8.7
natural 8.7
bake 8.7
unhealthy 8.6
prepared 8.6
appetizer 8.5
crusty 7.9
fattening 7.8
black 7.8
restaurant 7.8
fillet 7.7
traditional 7.5
grain 7.4
pepper 7.3
raw 7.1
paper 7.1

Google
created on 2019-03-26

Rock 73.4
earthenware 70.1
Artifact 65.1
Mineral 64.9
Clay 56.2
Ceramic 55.6
Metal 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

food 79.9
orange 71.6
plant 46.6
bread 31.1
dessert 16.6
chocolate 5
recipe 3.2
cake 2.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bread 99.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

food drinks 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-26

a piece of bread 70.1%
a piece of bread on a plate 37.7%
a piece of cake 37.6%

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of pottery with a red and white background

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a fragment of an ancient terracotta object, possibly a pottery shard or a piece of a plate or bowl. The material is reddish clay, typical of ceramics from historical periods. It features smoother surfaces on the interior with faint decorative grooves and an impressed stamp near the edge with the letters "MVS" inside an oval-shaped border. The exterior edges appear rough and uneven, indicative of breakage. The piece also shows signs of aging, with small spots and discoloration.

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

The image depicts a fragment of a terracotta pottery piece, possibly a section of a bowl or plate. The fragment features a reddish-brown glaze on its interior surface and is bordered by an unglazed rim. The edge appears rough and jagged, indicating it is a broken piece. Near the bottom left area of the fragment, there is a distinct stamp or imprint with the letters "ATS". The surface shows uneven texture and some small patches or specks, likely due to wear or age. Overall, the shard has an aged or archaeological look, suggesting it might be from an ancient pottery item.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a fragment of a reddish-orange ceramic or terracotta object. The surface has a rough, uneven texture and appears to have some markings or inscriptions on it, though they are not clearly legible. The fragment has an irregular, angular shape, suggesting it may have been part of a larger object that has broken or been damaged over time.

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

This image shows a fragment of what appears to be Roman terra sigillata pottery, which is a type of fine ancient Roman ceramic. The piece is a reddish-orange color, characteristic of this type of pottery, and appears to be part of a vessel or dish. There's a maker's mark or potter's stamp visible on the surface, appearing as a small rectangular impression. The fragment has the typical smooth, glossy surface finish of terra sigillata, though it shows some wear and aging. The edges are broken, indicating this is just a portion of what was once a complete piece. The clay body is visible along the broken edges, showing a lighter, more pinkish tone than the surface coating.

Meta Llama

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

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

  • Pottery Fragment
    • The fragment is composed of terracotta, a type of earthenware, and exhibits a reddish-brown color.
    • It has a rough, uneven edge, suggesting that it was broken off from a larger piece.
    • The surface of the pottery is marked with small imperfections, including tiny holes and cracks.
    • A circular stamp or seal is visible on the bottom left corner of the fragment, featuring an illegible inscription.
    • The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery fragment.

In summary, the image provides a detailed view of an ancient pottery fragment, showcasing its unique characteristics and features.

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

This image depicts a broken piece of pottery, likely a fragment of a vessel or container. The pottery is reddish-brown in color and features a rough, uneven texture. It appears to be made from clay or a similar material.

The pottery has a distinctive shape, with a curved edge on one side and a flat edge on the other. There are several small holes and imperfections scattered throughout the surface of the pottery, which may have been caused by the firing process or other factors during its creation.

In the bottom-left corner of the pottery, there is a circular mark or stamp that appears to be some kind of logo or signature. The mark is difficult to decipher, but it may indicate the origin or maker of the pottery.

The background of the image is a plain white or light-colored surface, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery. Overall, the image suggests that the pottery is an ancient or historical artifact, possibly from a specific cultural or archaeological context.

Amazon Nova

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

The image displays a fragment of an old ceramic piece, likely from a pottery item. The fragment is primarily red, suggesting it was fired at high temperatures, which is typical for pottery. The surface of the fragment has a worn and uneven texture, indicating age and use. There are visible scratches and small holes, possibly from handling or environmental factors. In the center of the fragment, there is a faint, circular stamp or mark, which could be an artist's signature, a maker's mark, or a symbol related to the item's origin or purpose. The edges of the fragment are broken, showing a cross-section of the material, which appears to be clay. The fragment is placed on a plain, light-colored background, emphasizing its texture and details.

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

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic piece, possibly a tile, with a reddish-brown color. The ceramic appears to be old and worn, with a rough texture and some areas that have chipped or broken off. The surface of the ceramic has a slightly uneven texture, with some areas that appear to be more worn than others. The ceramic has a circular shape with a diameter of approximately 10 cm. In the center of the ceramic, there is a logo or symbol that is partially visible. The logo appears to be a stylized letter "P" with a circle around it, possibly representing a brand or manufacturer. The ceramic appears to be made of a type of clay that has been fired at a high temperature, giving it a hard and durable surface. Overall, the image shows a fragment of an old and worn ceramic piece with a distinctive logo or symbol in the center.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of an ancient terracotta vessel, likely a plate or bowl. The fragment is roughly triangular in shape with an irregular, broken edge. The clay is a reddish-brown color, with some areas appearing darker due to weathering or staining.

On the interior surface of the fragment, there is a circular indentation with lettering inside. The letters "MVS" are visible within the circle. This likely represents a maker's mark or some form of identifying inscription. The surface is also marked with very fine lines.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

The image displays a fragment of a terracotta object, likely pottery, set against a plain white background. The fragment is a roughly triangular piece, and its coloration suggests age and weathering. The interior surface is a vibrant, smooth, reddish-orange, hinting at the original glaze or finish. The edges of the shard are rough, exposing the unglazed, lighter brown material of the object's construction. A slightly raised, curved line can be seen on the interior, likely a design element. A circular stamp with the letters "MVS" is impressed into the reddish-orange surface. The overall presentation gives the impression of an archaeological artifact.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of a ceramic object, likely a piece of pottery or a tile. The fragment is roughly triangular in shape and has a reddish-brown glaze on its surface. The glaze appears to be slightly worn or chipped in some areas, revealing the underlying clay material.

A notable feature of this fragment is the presence of a circular stamp or impression near the bottom left corner. The stamp contains the letters "DVS" within it. This marking suggests that the fragment may have historical or archaeological significance, as such stamps were often used by potters or manufacturers to identify their work.

The edges of the fragment are uneven and rough, indicating that it has been broken off from a larger piece. The overall condition of the fragment suggests it may be an artifact, possibly from an ancient or historical period.

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