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, 1977.216.2829

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, 1977.216.2829

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-26

Bread 97.2
Food 97.2
Accessory 81.2
Accessories 81.2
Gemstone 66.3
Jewelry 66.3
Ornament 62.2
Soap 61.2
Fossil 57.3
Crystal 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-26

no person 99.7
food 96.8
one 96.3
fish 90.8
grow 89.1
container 88.7
cutout 88.3
still life 85.3
pottery 84.2
cooking 83.8
delicious 81.5
breakfast 79.6
meal 77.6
meat 77.6
lunch 77.2
stranded 76.9
dinner 76.3
color 75
seafood 74.6
desktop 74.3

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

food 43.7
snack 29.9
candy 29.2
sugar 28.7
brown 25.8
bread 25.2
confectionery 24.1
delicious 23.1
dessert 22.9
chocolate 22.2
fat 21.4
eat 21
breakfast 20.3
slice 20
close 20
baked 19.7
gourmet 19.5
meal 19.5
diet 19.4
earthenware 18.9
eating 18.5
fresh 18.3
lunch 18.1
piece 17
healthy 17
sweet 16.6
yellow 16.6
ingredient 16.3
tasty 15.9
cheese 15.6
bakery 15.6
dairy 15.5
sandwich 15.4
ceramic ware 14.2
loaf 13.6
dinner 13.5
cut 13.4
culinary 13.3
product 13.1
pastry 12.8
delicatessen 12.6
nutrition 12.6
crust 12.6
milk 12.6
refreshment 11.5
whole 11.5
closeup 11.5
object 11
freshness 10.8
cuisine 10.6
wheat 10.5
plate 10.2
swiss 9.8
unhealthy 9.6
appetizer 9.4
cake 9.4
cream 9.3
utensil 9.3
part 9.2
meat 9.1
kitchen 8.9
flour 8.8
roll 8.5
organic 8.4
color 8.3
dish 8
frozen dessert 7.9
bun 7.8
sliced 7.7
hole 7.7
texture 7.6
ice lolly 7.6
bar 7.4
grain 7.4
chocolate sauce 7.3
container 7.2
detail 7.2
colorful 7.2
cocoa 7.1

Google
created on 2019-03-26

Orange 83.6
earthenware 81.8
Ceramic 68.5
Artifact 66.6
Pottery 66.3
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

food 91.5
orange 78.9
chocolate 30
bread 12.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Bread 97.2%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 99.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-26

a piece of food 65.3%
a piece of cake 40.7%
a close up of food 40.6%

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

a photograph of a red clay pottery pottery piece of art -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

The image depicts a fragment of a terracotta object, possibly a pottery shard. The fragment is reddish-brown and features a smooth surface with a faint circular design or indentation. There is visible wear and chipping along the edges, revealing the rougher texture of the underlying material. Some small spots or blemishes are scattered across the shard, and the clay appears ancient or weathered, suggesting it might be part of an archaeological artifact.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a fragment of a reddish-brown ceramic pottery, likely a piece of an ancient vessel such as a plate or bowl. It has a smooth, glossy surface with some signs of wear and aging. The fragment appears to be part of the base of the vessel, as indicated by a circular ridge visible in the design. There are several small, lighter discolorations or blemishes on the surface of the ceramic. The edges of the fragment are irregular and rough, suggesting it was broken from a larger object. The inner portion of the pottery in the image shows a curved, raised band that might have been part of the base structure or decoration. There is also an imprint or stamp on the fragment, although it is difficult to discern the details from the image alone. The pottery shard suggests it could be from a piece of historical or archaeological significance, possibly from Roman pottery known as terra sigillata or a similar type.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a piece of rock or stone that has a reddish-orange, clay-like substance on its surface. The substance appears to be a natural mineral or pigment deposit, with some texture and irregularities visible. The overall shape of the object is irregular, with a curved edge and a rough, uneven surface. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, allowing the object to be the main focus of the image.

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

This image shows a fragment or shard of what appears to be ancient Roman terra sigillata pottery, also known as Samian ware. It's a piece of broken ceramic with a characteristic bright orange-red or coral color that's typical of this type of pottery. The fragment has a smooth, glossy surface with what looks like part of a curved decorative line or groove. The edges are rough where the piece has broken off from the original vessel, and you can see the lighter-colored clay body at these broken edges. Terra sigillata was a high-quality Roman pottery type known for its glossy slip coating and was widely produced and traded throughout the Roman Empire.

Meta Llama

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

This image presents a close-up view of a piece of ancient pottery, likely originating from the Roman Empire. The fragment features a reddish-brown glaze, with a circular indentation on its left side, possibly indicating a handle or a decorative element. The pottery appears to be made of terracotta, with visible signs of wear and tear, including cracks and chipping along the edges.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, suggesting that it may have been taken in a museum or archaeological setting for documentation purposes. The overall appearance of the pottery suggests that it is an artifact from the Roman period, possibly dating back to the 1st or 2nd century AD.

The image provides a detailed view of the pottery's texture, color, and shape, allowing for a closer examination of its features and potential significance. It is likely that this image was taken as part of a larger collection of artifacts, with the goal of preserving and documenting the history of the Roman Empire.

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

The image depicts a broken piece of pottery, likely from an ancient civilization. The pottery is primarily red with some brown and tan areas, suggesting it may have been exposed to the elements or undergone some form of weathering. The piece appears to be a fragment of a larger vessel, possibly a bowl or plate, given its curved shape. The surface of the pottery features small imperfections and marks, which could be indicative of the manufacturing process or wear and tear over time.

The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and materials used by ancient cultures to create functional and decorative items.

Amazon Nova

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

The image displays a fragment of a ceramic plate or bowl. The ceramic piece is predominantly reddish-brown in color, with a glossy finish that suggests it was glazed. The fragment has an irregular shape, likely due to being broken or chipped. The surface of the ceramic shows signs of wear and age, including some small, circular spots that could be residues or minor imperfections. There is an engraved design on the fragment, which appears to be a stylized letter or symbol, possibly part of a larger decorative motif. The edges of the fragment are uneven, indicating it was broken. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, which helps highlight the details of the ceramic fragment.

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

The image depicts a fragment of pottery or ceramic, which appears to be a piece of a larger object. The fragment is irregular in shape and has a reddish-brown color. It has a slightly curved edge and a flat surface. The surface is covered in a red glaze, which is chipped and worn in some areas. There are also some small holes and cracks in the glaze. The fragment appears to be quite old and may have been part of a larger ceramic vessel or object.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be an old, broken terracotta or ceramic plate or dish. The visible surface is primarily a solid, slightly glossy reddish-orange color. There's a circular impression that arcs across a portion of the piece, likely a design element from the original plate. There are also some lighter-colored, roughly circular blemishes scattered across the surface.

The edges of the fragment are jagged and uneven, with a rough, unglazed appearance. The material along the edges looks more like the original clay or ceramic, and is a lighter, more earthy tone than the glazed surface. Overall, the object looks aged and weathered.

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

The image shows a fragment of a red ceramic object. The fragment has a curved shape, likely from a circular dish or vessel. The surface is covered with a glossy, vibrant orange-red glaze, exhibiting a smooth texture with some minor imperfections. There are also some visible white spots and blemishes. The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, revealing the unglazed, tan-colored body of the ceramic material. The shape and the glaze suggest that it is an ancient artifact. There is some kind of mark on the lower left side of the fragment. The fragment is placed on a plain white background.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of a pottery artifact. The shard appears to be part of a larger ceramic vessel, likely a bowl or dish. The fragment has a reddish-brown glaze on the interior surface, which is relatively smooth but shows some signs of wear and small imperfections. The exterior surface of the fragment is rougher and more porous, typical of unglazed pottery.

The piece has a curved edge, suggesting it was part of a rounded or circular vessel. There is a visible ridge or line on the interior surface, indicating a possible seam or a decorative element. The overall condition of the fragment suggests it is an archaeological find, possibly from an ancient or historical site. The glaze and the type of clay used might provide clues about its origin and the period it belongs to.