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, 1977.216.2761

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, 1977.216.2761

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-26

Food 98
Fossil 66
Ornament 59.1
Accessories 58.2
Accessory 58.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-26

no person 99.4
food 98.3
grow 98.2
cutout 97.8
one 93.8
color 92.9
wear 92.7
still life 90.8
fruit 89.8
desktop 89.4
texture 87.6
sweet 86
dairy product 85.6
slice 84.4
meal 82.5
tableware 81.5
container 79.8
slice of 78.7
flatware 78.5
kitchenware 77.8

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

sugar 46.6
food 41.9
snack 29.9
gourmet 28
eating 24.4
candy 24
fat 22.4
slice 21.8
raw 20.5
plate 18.6
dinner 18.5
meat 18
nobody 17.9
chocolate 17.9
dessert 17.8
fresh 17.6
ingredient 17.6
freshness 17.5
yellow 17.2
close 17.1
envelope 17
eat 16.8
delicious 16.5
meal 15.4
appetizer 15.1
sweet 15
cheese 14.5
healthy 14.5
pastry 14.5
cuisine 14.2
breakfast 14.1
orange 13.9
diet 13.7
lunch 13.7
cut 13.4
jelly 13.3
organic 12.6
texture 12.5
fish 11.7
delicatessen 11.7
salmon 11.6
bread 11.4
piece 11.4
cooking 11.3
product 11.2
part 11.1
tasty 10.9
section 10.6
color 10.6
seafood 10.4
container 10.4
refreshment 10.4
cake 10.3
brown 10.3
fruit 10.1
smoked 9.8
toast 9.7
fillet 9.7
steak 9.6
whole 9.6
map 9.3
substance 9.1
single 9
kitchen 8.9
bakery 8.9
foods 8.8
hole 8.7
dairy 8.7
restaurant 8.6
pork 8.6
dish 8.6
culinary 8.6
horizontal 8.4
health 8.3
board 8.2
object 8.1
cheddar 7.9
vegetable 7.8
sandwich 7.7
culture 7.7
preparation 7.6
nation 7.6
nutrition 7.5
baked 7.5
dry 7.4
stack 7.4
paper 7.2
bright 7.1
market 7.1

Google
created on 2019-03-26

Orange 88.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

food 88.9
orange 45.9
snow 23.8
winter 9.1
vacation 8.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bread 98%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

food drinks 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-26

a close up of food 80.1%
an orange and white food 43.9%
a close up of food on a white surface 43.8%

Salesforce

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image depicts a reddish-brown ceramic shard, likely a fragment of pottery. The surface has a smooth finish with a few visible imperfections, including small chips and spots where the material has worn away, revealing lighter areas underneath. The edges are jagged and irregular, indicating it was broken from a larger piece. There are subtle scratches or marks on the surface, suggesting some wear or usage.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic object, likely a piece of pottery, with a reddish-brown surface. This type of pottery is known as terra sigillata ware, characterized by its smooth, glossy finish and fine red slip. The piece appears to be broken, with uneven edges, revealing a duller, earthy color beneath the surface. There are a few small, lighter spots and blemishes on the surface, indicating signs of wear or imperfections. The fragment seems to have been crafted with precision, given the evenness of the surface and the quality of the slip, suggesting it might have been part of a larger, finely-made vessel.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows a piece of rock or mineral with a distinctive orange-red color. The surface of the rock appears to be rough and uneven, with some small white or light-colored specks or inclusions visible within the reddish-orange matrix. The overall shape of the rock fragment is irregular, suggesting it may have been broken off from a larger piece. The image provides a close-up view of this natural, earthy-toned mineral specimen.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This image shows a fragment or shard of what appears to be terra cotta pottery or ceramic material. It has a rich orange-red color typical of terra cotta and appears to be a flat piece, possibly from a larger vessel or tile. The surface shows some wear and aging, with small spots of lighter discoloration or mineral deposits scattered across its surface. The edges are irregular, suggesting this is a broken piece from a larger object. The fragment is photographed against a white background, which helps highlight its distinctive reddish-orange coloring.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient ceramic piece, characterized by its reddish-brown color and irregular shape. The ceramic appears to be broken into two pieces, with the larger portion forming the main body of the image and the smaller piece visible in the bottom-left corner. The edges of the ceramic are rough and uneven, suggesting that it has been broken or chipped over time.

The surface of the ceramic is marked by several small holes and cracks, which may have been caused by wear and tear or damage during its creation or use. Additionally, there are some faint lines and patterns visible on the surface, which could be indicative of the ceramic's original design or decoration.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the ceramic fragment, highlighting its unique characteristics and features. The reddish-brown color and irregular shape give the ceramic a distinctive appearance, while the small holes and cracks add to its sense of age and history.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient pottery vessel, likely from the Roman Empire. The piece is a deep orange-red color with small gray and white specks throughout, indicating that it may have been made from clay or terracotta. The surface of the fragment appears to be rough and uneven, with visible cracks and chips along the edges.

The background of the image is a plain white, which suggests that the photograph was taken in a studio or laboratory setting. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it may have been taken for educational or research purposes, possibly as part of an archaeological study or exhibit.

It's worth noting that the image does not provide any additional context or information about the fragment, such as its age, origin, or significance. However, based on its appearance and the fact that it appears to be a fragment of a larger vessel, it is likely that the image is intended to illustrate the craftsmanship and techniques used in ancient pottery-making.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image features a fragment of a ceramic tile with a reddish-brown color. The tile has a rough, uneven surface with several small cracks and chips, indicating its age and possible wear. The color is a deep, earthy brown, and there are some lighter spots and discolorations scattered across the surface. The edges of the tile are jagged, suggesting it has been broken or cut. The overall appearance is that of an ancient or antique piece, possibly from a historical or archaeological context.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image features a piece of orange-colored material, possibly a fragment of pottery or a similar object. The object appears to be old and worn, with several small holes and cracks in the surface. The orange color is somewhat faded, suggesting that the object has been exposed to the elements for a long time. The edges of the object are uneven, with some parts appearing to be chipped or broken off. Overall, the image conveys a sense of age and history, as if the object has been through many adventures and has a story to tell.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be pottery, likely an archaeological artifact. It's a roughly trapezoidal shape with uneven edges, indicating it's broken. The surface is primarily a solid reddish-orange color, with some slight variations in tone and texture. There are a few small, lighter-colored circular spots scattered across the surface, possibly imperfections in the original firing or damage. Faint, thin lines run across the surface, potentially representing the remnants of decoration or the natural features of the clay. The edges of the fragment reveal a lighter, more tan-colored material, suggesting it's the unpainted clay of the object's body. The background is a plain white.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The image shows a fragment of an artifact. It is irregular in shape, with jagged edges, suggesting it has broken off from a larger object. The fragment is primarily a consistent reddish-brown color, possibly terra cotta. There are a few small, light-colored spots scattered across the surface. Fine lines and scratches are visible, indicating age and wear. Some remnants of what appears to be an original design are visible on the left side. The edges of the fragment show the inner material, which is lighter in color than the surface.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of red pottery. The piece appears to be a shard from a larger ceramic object, possibly a piece of ancient or historical pottery. The surface of the shard is predominantly red, with a smooth, glazed finish. There are several small, irregularly shaped spots and blemishes on the surface, which may be due to the natural aging process, wear, or imperfections in the glaze. The edges of the shard are rough and uneven, indicating that it has been broken rather than cut. The overall appearance suggests that this fragment could be from an archaeological artifact or a piece of historical ceramic ware.

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