Human Generated Data

Title

POOR BLACK VARNISH WARE LAMP, DECORATED WITH SMALL CIRCLES ON TOP. INSCRIBED ON BOTTOM "L FABRIC MAS" AS"

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Lighting Devices

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912, 1977.216.3027

Human Generated Data

Title

POOR BLACK VARNISH WARE LAMP, DECORATED WITH SMALL CIRCLES ON TOP. INSCRIBED ON BOTTOM "L FABRIC MAS" AS"

Classification

Lighting Devices

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912, 1977.216.3027

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Animal 99.9
Reptile 99.9
Pottery 85.1
Soil 64.2
Hole 58.3
Ashtray 56.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

no person 98.8
old 96.9
ancient 95.8
antique 94.8
sculpture 94.2
art 93.7
retro 91.5
one 91.4
pottery 89.9
clay 84.7
round out 84.1
traditional 83.5
rusty 82.8
heavy 82.7
nature 82.6
isolated 82.6
still life 82.4
disjunct 81.5
iron 81.1
handmade 80.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

earthenware 54.7
ceramic ware 52.4
utensil 38
bangle 32.1
vessel 30.2
container 26.1
china 25.9
cup 21
porcelain 20.6
pot 19
drink 18.4
decoration 18.2
metal 16.1
old 16
bowl 15.8
antique 15.8
object 15.4
coffee 14.8
brown 14.7
mortar 14.3
silver 14.1
plate 13.5
black 13.2
gold 13.1
close 13.1
design 12.9
symbol 12.8
food 12.7
shiny 12.6
teapot 11.7
art 11.3
3d 10.8
traditional 10.8
tea 10.6
style 10.4
ring 10.4
vase 10.1
brass 10.1
hot 10
pottery 9.9
sign 9.8
reflection 9.7
breakfast 9.7
mug 9.6
ancient 9.5
ornament 9.5
closeup 9.4
metallic 9.2
beverage 9.2
frame 9.1
ornate 9.1
vintage 9.1
ceramics 8.8
gem 8.7
caffeine 8.7
ceramic 8.7
jewel 8.7
gift 8.6
break 8.6
culture 8.5
aroma 8.4
elegance 8.4
color 8.3
texture 8.3
refreshment 8.2
morning 8.1
steel 8.1
gemstone 7.8
espresso 7.8
round 7.8
saucer 7.8
circle 7.7
luxury 7.7
spoon 7.6
decorative 7.5
sugar 7.5
retro 7.4
light 7.3
computer 7.2
textured 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Artifact 84.8
Art 75.1
Auto part 71.3
Natural material 69.6
Circle 69.3
Household hardware 67.9
Fashion accessory 67.5
Metal 66.5
Rock 61.8
Gas 59.6
Font 58.3
Nickel 58

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

ceramic 56.8
stoneware 55.3
ceramic ware 45.5
dirty 34.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Snake

Clarifai

Sculpture

AWS Rekognition

Snake 99.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

paintings art 81%
food drinks 18.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a round brown object on a surface 37%
a hole in the ground 36.9%
a close up of a hole in the ground 36.8%

Clarifai

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

a bowl from the people.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a small vase with a hole in the middle of it

OpenAI GPT

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

The image portrays an ancient oil lamp made of ceramic or clay. It is circular in shape, with a central hollow reservoir for holding oil, surrounded by a decorative outer design featuring small circular indentations arranged in a pattern. The lamp has two protruding handles on opposite sides, both containing holes, likely used for carrying or hanging the lamp. The surface appears weathered and worn, with dark marks and signs of aging, indicating it may be an archaeological artifact or an item from antiquity.

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

The image shows an ancient clay oil lamp. It is an oval-shaped object with two small handles on either side. The lamp has a large central hole at the top for adding oil and a smaller hole at one end, likely for the wick. The surface of the lamp is decorated with a row of small circular patterns or dots around the rim of the central hole. The clay appears aged and has a weathered, grayish-brown color with some darker patches, likely due to wear or burning during use. The overall design suggests that it is an artifact potentially from a historical or archaeological context.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows an ancient ceramic vessel or bowl. It appears to be made of a grayish-brown material, possibly clay or stone, with a distinctive pattern of circular markings or designs on the exterior surface. The vessel has a rounded, bowl-like shape with a central opening or cavity. The overall appearance suggests this is an artifact or archaeological find from an ancient civilization.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This appears to be an ancient oil lamp, likely made of clay or ceramic. It has a weathered, grayish appearance with decorative circular patterns around its rim. The lamp has a distinctive bowl-like depression in the center where oil would have been placed, and a spout or channel where the wick would have sat. The surface shows signs of age with a worn, textured patina. This style of lamp was common in ancient civilizations, particularly around the Mediterranean region, and was used for household lighting. The decorative elements suggest it may have been a more ornate example rather than a purely utilitarian piece.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts an ancient clay oil lamp, likely from the Roman Empire period. The lamp is made of clay and has a circular body with two handles on either side. It features a small opening at the top, which would have been used to pour oil into the lamp. The lamp also has a series of small circular indentations around its edge, which may have been used for decorative purposes or to provide additional grip when holding the lamp.

The lamp is positioned on a plain white background, suggesting that it may be part of a museum or archaeological collection. The overall appearance of the lamp suggests that it is an authentic artifact from the ancient world, rather than a replica or modern interpretation.

Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of an ancient clay oil lamp, highlighting its unique features and historical significance.

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

The image depicts an ancient clay oil lamp, characterized by its weathered appearance and worn surface. The lamp features a circular body with a small opening at the top, which was likely used for pouring oil into the lamp. Two handles are attached to either side of the lamp, allowing it to be easily carried or placed on a surface.

The lamp's surface is rough and uneven, with visible signs of wear and tear. The color of the lamp is a dull grayish-brown, suggesting that it has been exposed to the elements for an extended period. The overall design of the lamp is simple yet functional, reflecting the practical needs of ancient people who used such lamps for lighting their homes and public spaces.

In the background, a plain white surface provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the lamp, allowing the viewer to focus on the object itself without any distractions. Overall, the image presents a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of people in ancient times, highlighting the importance of lighting in their daily routines.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts an ancient ceramic artifact with a cylindrical body and a flat, circular top. The top of the artifact features a raised rim with intricate patterns, including circular and dot motifs. The body of the artifact has two small, round openings on either side, likely for handles. The overall surface of the artifact is weathered and has a rough texture, with visible signs of wear and discoloration, indicating its age and historical significance. The artifact appears to be made of clay, which is common in ancient pottery.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image features a grayish-white ceramic object, which appears to be an antique lamp with a circular shape. It has two handles on either side of the opening. The handles have a hole in the middle, which is slightly smaller than the opening. The lamp has a circular opening in the middle, which is surrounded by a circular rim. The lamp has some circular designs around the opening, and the surface of the lamp is slightly rough.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows an ancient-looking, circular lamp or vessel. It's made of a greyish-beige material that appears to be stone or a similar earthy material. The piece has a roughly circular central bowl-like cavity, with two rounded handles or projections extending outwards from the side. A decorative pattern of small, circular indentations encircles the rim of the central bowl. The lamp exhibits signs of age and wear, with dark patches of what seems to be discoloration or paint peeling off in places. The overall impression is of a historical artifact.

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

The image shows an ancient oil lamp on a white background. The lamp has a round shape with a large, irregular hole in the center. Two protruding, loop-shaped handles are positioned on opposite sides of the lamp. The exterior of the lamp is decorated with a circular pattern of small circles. The lamp appears to be made of stone or clay and has a worn and aged appearance, with discoloration and dark patches. The inside of the lamp is darker and appears to be filled with sediment or residue.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an ancient oil lamp, likely made of clay or ceramic. The lamp has a circular shape with a central opening where the oil would be placed and a wick would be lit. The lamp features two small handles on either side, which would allow for easy handling. The surface of the lamp is decorated with circular patterns, possibly stamped or molded into the clay. The lamp appears to be weathered and aged, with visible signs of wear and darkened areas, indicating it has been used and exposed to heat and smoke over time. This type of lamp was commonly used in ancient times for lighting purposes.

Qwen

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