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, 1977.216.2749

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, 1977.216.2749

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-26

Food 99.9
Sea Life 98.5
Invertebrate 98.5
Seashell 98.5
Animal 98.5
Clam 89.4
Conch 87.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-26

no person 99.1
food 98.8
one 91.9
cutout 91.7
meat 90.6
delicious 90
grow 89.2
slice 88.9
fish 87.9
seafood 84
desktop 83.9
color 82.6
epicure 82.1
disjunct 81.3
dish 81.2
meal 81.2
cooking 80.6
dinner 79.7
sweet 79.1
isolate 78.8

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

bread 60.5
food 50.9
loaf 47.6
toast 39.9
bakery 38.6
breakfast 37.2
chip 35.8
brown 34.6
slice 34.6
wheat 34.4
invertebrate 33.3
baked 32.8
meal 30
crust 29
healthy 27.7
delicious 25.6
diet 25.1
grain 24.9
earthenware 24.1
snack 23.9
tasty 23.4
nutrition 21.8
fresh 21.6
whole 20.1
eating 19.4
closeup 18.9
close 18.9
animal 18.2
ceramic ware 18.1
organic 16.8
cereal 16.6
baking 16.5
bake 16.4
sliced 16.4
pastry 16.3
dinner 16
rye 15.7
slices 15.5
sandwich 15.5
dessert 15.1
eat 14.3
nutritious 14.2
sweet 14.2
trilobite 14.1
nobody 14
carbohydrates 13.8
gourmet 13.6
cut 13.5
piece 13.3
baker 12.7
natural 12.7
arthropod 12.7
flour 12.7
homemade 12.5
utensil 11.8
fat 11.2
detail 10.5
lunch 10.3
color 10
organism 9.9
studio 9.9
chocolate 9.9
crusty 9.9
carbohydrate 9.8
dough 9.7
texture 9.7
seed 9.5
cake 9.4
board 9.2
crisp 8.8
two 8.5
dark 8.4
traditional 8.3
full 8.2
one 8.2
kitchen 8.1
yeast 7.9
baguette 7.9
cooking 7.9
life 7.8
cookies 7.8
bun 7.8
fiber 7.7
health 7.6
bivalve 7.5
sugar 7.5
single 7.4
scallop 7.4
black 7.2

Google
created on 2019-03-26

Wood 59.6
Metal 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

slice 87.7
piece 87.3
indoor 86.1
half 46.8
bread 44.1
sliced 31.2
food 31.2
trilobite 12.2
chocolate 9.8
art 8.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

Food

AWS Rekognition

Bread 99.9%

Clarifai

Food 35.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

food drinks 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-26

a piece of bread 84%
a piece of bread with a slice cut out 64.2%
a slice of bread 64.1%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a red and white plate with a heart.

Salesforce

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

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

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This image shows a fragment of terracotta pottery, likely part of a larger vessel or plate. The piece has a reddish-orange hue characteristic of fired clay, with visible texture and wear from age or usage. The shard features an embossed or incised decorative pattern along the rim, consisting of evenly spaced vertical lines, indicating it may have had a functional or ornamental purpose. The surface shows signs of deterioration, such as small chips, dirt, and scratches. The fragment appears to be old, possibly of archaeological or historical significance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a fragment of a terracotta pottery piece. The shard is primarily reddish-brown in color, characteristic of fired clay. The piece is irregular in shape, likely resulting from breakage, and shows signs of wear and age, such as small chips and scratches. On the surface, there is a decorative pattern featuring an embossed band with vertical ridges and an arc, suggesting it was part of a larger design on the original object. This fragment appears to have been part of a vessel or dish, possibly a historic or archaeological artifact.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be an ancient pottery or ceramic piece. The fragment has a reddish-orange color and displays intricate patterns or designs on its surface. The patterns seem to be carved or incised into the material, creating a textured and decorative appearance. The fragment has an irregular, jagged shape, suggesting it was broken off from a larger piece. The overall appearance of the fragment suggests it may be an artifact or remnant from a historical or archaeological context.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This image shows a fragment of what appears to be ancient Roman Samian ware (terra sigillata) pottery. It's a triangular-shaped sherd in a characteristic orange-red color typical of this type of ceramic. The fragment shows part of a decorative band with fine ridged or rouletted pattern along the curved edge. The pottery piece has some wear and patina consistent with its age, and you can see some lighter colored areas where the surface has been worn or damaged. This type of pottery was mass-produced during the Roman period and was widely distributed throughout the Roman Empire, being particularly known for its glossy surface finish and decorative elements.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a piece of broken pottery, likely an ancient artifact. The pottery is red and features a decorative pattern on its surface, with a series of lines and shapes that resemble a fan or a leaf. The pottery appears to be made from clay and has a rough, uneven texture.

The background of the image is a plain white color, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery. There are no other objects or features visible in the image, suggesting that it may be a product photo or a close-up shot of the pottery for documentation or display purposes.

Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the pottery, showcasing its unique design and craftsmanship.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient, terracotta-colored ceramic fragment, likely originating from an archaeological site. The fragment is triangular in shape, with a rough, uneven edge on the left side and a more defined edge on the right. It features a textured, ridged pattern along its top edge, which may have been used for decorative purposes or to create a functional element such as a handle.

The ceramic piece exhibits signs of wear and tear, including small chips and cracks throughout its surface. These imperfections suggest that the fragment has been exposed to the elements for an extended period, possibly due to its age or the conditions under which it was discovered.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the ceramic fragment. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it was taken in a controlled environment, such as a museum or laboratory setting, where the fragment is being carefully preserved and studied.

In terms of the context in which the image was created, it is likely that the ceramic fragment was discovered during an archaeological excavation or dig. The fragment may have been part of a larger vessel or artifact that was broken or destroyed over time, leaving behind only this small piece. The image may have been taken as part of a documentation process, to record the fragment's appearance and any relevant details about its history or significance.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of an ancient ceramic fragment, highlighting its unique features and the story it tells about the past.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a fragment of a terracotta object, possibly a piece of pottery. It is reddish-brown in color, with a rough texture and uneven edges, indicating that it is a broken piece. The fragment appears to have been part of a larger item, possibly a bowl or a plate, as suggested by the curved shape. The surface of the fragment has some decorative elements, including a series of parallel lines that form a pattern. The lines are slightly raised, suggesting that they were created by pressing a tool into the clay before it was fired. The fragment is placed on a plain, white surface, which provides a stark contrast to the reddish-brown color of the terracotta. Overall, the image conveys a sense of antiquity and craftsmanship, suggesting that the fragment is a relic from a bygone era.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a pottery shard. The piece is primarily reddish-brown in color, suggesting it was made from terracotta or a similar type of clay. The surface of the shard is textured with a series of parallel ridges or grooves, indicating a decorative pattern. The edges of the shard are uneven, showing signs of wear and breakage, which is typical of ancient pottery fragments. The background is a plain white, providing a stark contrast to the reddish hue of the shard, which helps emphasize its texture and details.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-28

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of pottery, likely from a larger vessel. The fragment is roughly triangular in shape, with broken edges indicating it is incomplete. The pottery has a consistent terracotta-red color throughout the visible surface.

  • Decoration: A key feature is the decorative pattern on the surface. It appears to have a series of parallel, straight lines radiating outwards, possibly forming a fan-like design. There are also curved lines, which may be part of the same design or a different motif.
  • Texture and Condition: The surface shows signs of age, with slight unevenness, some small imperfections, and minor discoloration. The edges of the pottery show a different, less uniform texture, revealing the interior composition of the material.
  • Overall Impression: The piece likely comes from an ancient or historical item, suggesting it could be an artifact.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-28

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a broken piece of pottery, likely a shard from a bowl or plate. The pottery is a reddish-brown color. The fragment is irregularly shaped due to the breaks. There is some decorative detail on the surface, including faint concentric circles and a series of short, closely-spaced lines radiating outwards from what would have been the center of the original vessel. There's also an "S" shape imprinted on the fragment. The background is a plain white surface. The piece appears to be an artifact, possibly ancient.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image shows a fragment of a terracotta or clay object, likely a piece of pottery or ceramic. The fragment is roughly triangular in shape with a slightly irregular edge. The surface of the fragment features a decorative pattern, which includes a series of parallel, wavy lines and a circular or spiral design near the bottom. The texture appears to be slightly rough, and the color is a reddish-brown, typical of terracotta. The edges of the fragment show signs of wear and breakage, indicating that it is a broken piece of a larger object. This type of fragment could be from an ancient or historical artifact, possibly used for decorative or functional purposes.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

The image shows a fragment of a terracotta object, likely a piece of pottery or architectural tile. The piece is reddish-brown in color and has a smooth surface. It appears to have been fired in a kiln, as indicated by the uniform color and texture. The surface has a ribbed texture, likely created by a wheel or mold, and there are some visible imperfections and wear. There are also subtle variations in color and texture, suggesting it might be ancient or used. The edges are jagged and broken, indicating it has been fragmented, possibly due to age or intentional breaking. The background is plain white, which helps to highlight the object.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

This image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic piece, possibly from a bowl or a dish. The fragment is reddish-brown, suggesting it is made of terracotta or a similar clay-based material. The surface of the fragment has several visible lines and grooves, likely from the manufacturing process or decorative elements. The edges of the fragment are irregular, indicating it is a broken piece. The surface also shows some wear and discoloration, which could be due to age and exposure to the elements. The overall shape of the fragment suggests it might have been part of a larger, rounded object.