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Human Generated Data

Title

POTTERY FRAGMENT

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, 1977.216.2663

Human Generated Data

Title

POTTERY FRAGMENT

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, 1977.216.2663

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-26

Food 99.7
Sea Life 91.1
Animal 91.1
Invertebrate 91
Seashell 67.2
Conch 58.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-26

no person 98.1
food 97.6
one 95.2
chocolate 93.3
desktop 92.8
cutout 92.1
sweet 87.7
delicious 87.6
closeup 87.3
container 86.8
stranded 86.2
color 86.1
disjunct 85.1
still life 83.8
clay 83.6
single 83.5
pottery 83.3
milk 83.1
candy 83
texture 81.9

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

bread 46.8
food 43.2
holster 38.5
loaf 36.9
brown 35.3
baked 32.8
earthenware 31.9
sheath 30.9
meal 30
wheat 29.4
tasty 29.3
breakfast 28.3
bakery 27.8
crust 25.2
diet 24.2
ceramic ware 24
protective covering 23.4
healthy 23.3
close 21.1
slice 20.9
pastry 20.8
nutrition 20.1
snack 19.6
fresh 19.6
grain 19.4
eating 18.5
utensil 17.6
delicious 17.3
sliced 17.3
whole 17.2
lunch 17.1
chocolate 17
flour 16.6
bake 16.4
covering 16.2
cereal 15.5
cut 15.2
gourmet 14.4
nutritious 14.2
toast 14
object 13.9
bun 13.6
eat 13.4
sweet 12.6
dinner 12.6
organic 12.6
kitchen 12.5
closeup 12.1
plug 12
sugar 11.7
rye 11.7
traditional 11.6
ingredient 11.6
dessert 11.6
natural 11.4
yellow 11.3
confectionery 11.1
carbohydrates 10.8
baker 10.8
crusty 9.9
texture 9.7
seed 9.4
nobody 9.3
studio 9.1
old 9.1
baguette 8.8
cooking 8.7
roll 8.5
piece 8.5
health 8.3
cook 8.2
objects 7.8
dough 7.8
baking 7.7
leather 7.7
cake 7.5
fat 7.5
board 7.4
full 7.3
tile 7.2
paper 7.1
life 7
baseball glove 7

Google
created on 2019-03-26

earthenware 81.2
Artifact 58.8
Clay 55.8
Ceramic 52.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

orange 42.8
ceramic ware 42.1
chocolate 42.1
bowl 38.5
pottery 20.1
ceramic 17.9
rock 17
art 15

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bread 99.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

food drinks 60.6%
interior objects 34.6%
nature landscape 2.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-26

a wooden table 39.5%
a close up of an orange 27.1%
a brown table 27%

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a red clay fish sculpture of a fish

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows a fragment of red pottery, likely from an ancient or historical vessel. It features a curved shape with raised ridges and a spiral-like design at one end, which might have been part of the base or decorative feature of the original object. The edges appear irregular and broken, suggesting it is a shard from a larger item. The surface is red and slightly textured, indicative of fired clay or terracotta.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image shows a fragment of a pottery sherd, likely from a larger vessel. The sherd is made of terracotta, evident from its reddish-brown color. It features a distinct circular or spiral pattern, which may have been part of a decorative motif on the original vessel. The edges of the sherd are worn and irregular, suggesting it is a broken piece. The surface appears relatively smooth with some slight variation in color, indicative of the firing and aging process. The overall shape of the fragment is somewhat triangular, tapering from one end to a broader base.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a reddish-brown, irregularly shaped rock or stone fragment. The surface has a rough, textured appearance with visible layers or striations. The object appears to be a piece of sedimentary or metamorphic rock, possibly sandstone or shale. It has an angular, fractured shape, suggesting it may have been broken off from a larger rock formation. The overall color and texture of the material give it an earthy, natural appearance.

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 cotta pottery. It has a distinctive reddish-orange color typical of terra cotta clay. The piece appears to be curved and shows clear ridges or rings that would have been created on a potter's wheel. The fragment seems to be from a larger vessel, possibly an amphora or storage jar, and shows some wear and chipping along its edges. You can also see some lighter colored areas where the surface has worn away, revealing the clay body beneath the surface. The piece demonstrates the characteristic craftsmanship of Roman pottery with its regular, concentric throwing marks and uniform thickness.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a broken terracotta shell, likely from an ancient civilization.

  • The shell is broken into two pieces, with the larger piece on the right and the smaller piece on the left.
    • The larger piece has a rough, irregular shape, with several ridges and grooves visible on its surface.
    • The smaller piece is more rounded and has a smooth surface.
    • Both pieces have a reddish-brown color, which suggests that they are made of terracotta.
  • The shell appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging and damage.
    • The surface of the shell is cracked and faded in some areas, giving it a weathered look.
    • There are also some small chips and cracks visible on the edges of the shell.
  • The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the shell.
    • The white background also gives the impression that the shell is being displayed in a museum or gallery setting.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of a broken terracotta shell, showcasing its unique shape, color, and texture.

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

This image depicts a fragment of an ancient red clay vessel, possibly from the Roman or Greek era. The piece is broken off from the main body and features a spiral design on its left side, which may have been part of a handle or decorative element. The surface of the fragment shows signs of wear and aging, with visible cracks and chips that suggest it has been exposed to the elements for an extended period.

The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the fragment. Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the craftsmanship and aesthetics of ancient civilizations, and could be used as a reference for historians, archaeologists, or enthusiasts of classical antiquity.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image displays a fragment of an ancient pottery piece, characterized by its reddish-brown color and weathered appearance. The fragment is irregular in shape, with one edge appearing as a curved rim, suggesting it once belonged to a larger vessel, likely a bowl or a jar. The surface of the pottery is marked with several grooves and ridges, which indicate the use of a potter's wheel in its creation. These lines are uneven, hinting at the manual nature of the pottery-making process. There are signs of wear and tear, including chips and cracks, particularly noticeable around the edges and on the inner surface of the fragment. The texture of the pottery seems coarse, typical of ancient ceramics, and the color suggests it was fired at a high temperature, giving it a durable finish.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a broken piece of pottery with a brown color. The pottery is made of clay and has a slightly curved shape. The pottery has a ribbed pattern on its surface, which is visible in the image. The pottery appears to be old and worn, with some parts of it missing or chipped. The background of the image is white, which helps to highlight the pottery.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image displays a fragment of a terracotta object, likely a piece of pottery. The object is a reddish-brown color and appears to be aged or weathered.

Details:

  • Shape: The fragment is curved, suggesting it was part of a circular or rounded form. The object is decorated with vertical ridges or grooves. On the left side is an eye-like design, like a swirl or spiral.
  • Texture: The surface appears to have a slightly rough or matte texture. There are areas where the original surface has been chipped away or degraded, revealing a lighter-colored material underneath.
  • Color: The predominant color is a warm, reddish-brown. The weathered areas and edges show paler shades.
  • Damage: The object is broken and fragmented, with several edges missing. This is expected, as it suggests the object is old.
  • Background: The background is a plain, bright white. This helps to isolate the object and make it the focal point of the image.

Interpretation: Based on the features, this fragment likely comes from an ancient artifact. The color, texture, and shape suggest that it is a piece of an old pot or other clay object.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of a terracotta (reddish-brown) object, possibly a piece of ancient pottery or architectural element. It is irregularly shaped with broken edges, suggesting it's a part of a larger item. One section features a raised, concentric circular design with a small central knob or bump. The rest of the fragment has a series of rounded, parallel ridges or bands. The surface shows some wear and tear, with areas of discoloration and cracking, hinting at its age and history. The background is a plain, off-white or light gray color, which helps to highlight the texture and color of the terracotta fragment.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of pottery, likely a shard from a larger ceramic vessel. The pottery piece is reddish-brown in color and appears to be made of terracotta or a similar clay material. The fragment has a smooth, slightly glossy surface with visible striations or ridges that run parallel to each other, suggesting it was formed on a potter's wheel. There is a small circular opening on the left side of the fragment, which may have been part of the vessel's spout or handle. The edges of the fragment are irregular, indicating it has broken off from a larger piece. The overall condition of the shard suggests it is an artifact, possibly of archaeological significance.

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