Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd: Fragment of Arretine Pottery with Jumping Youth

Date

1st century BCE-1st century CE

People

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Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912, 1977.216.2466

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd: Fragment of Arretine Pottery with Jumping Youth

Date

1st century BCE-1st century CE

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912, 1977.216.2466

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-25

Bread 97.8
Food 97.8
Fossil 97.7
Accessory 83.6
Accessories 83.6
Apparel 57.4
Clothing 57.4
Ornament 55.9
Jewelry 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-25

no person 99.8
food 99
one 97.3
grow 95.5
delicious 94.5
fish 92.9
still life 91.9
cutout 91.7
wear 91.1
slice 89.4
candy 89.1
stranded 87.5
slice of 86.4
chocolate 86.3
cooking 85.6
meat 83.5
sugar 83.1
seafood 79
dairy product 78.7
dinner 78

Imagga
created on 2019-03-25

food 36.9
gourmet 27.2
meal 23.5
dinner 22.7
fresh 22.2
snack 22.2
slice 21.8
cuisine 21.3
meat 20.7
delicious 20.6
raw 20.5
salmon 19.4
fish 19.2
healthy 18.9
eating 18.5
bread 18.4
velvet 17.9
plate 17.8
dish 17.3
yellow 17.2
lunch 17.2
fabric 17
tasty 16.7
close 16.6
butternut squash 16.5
cheese 16.4
nobody 16.3
appetizer 16.3
squash 15.7
vegetable 15.6
fillet 15.5
brown 15.5
seafood 15.2
eat 15.1
breakfast 15
fat 14.9
orange 14.9
restaurant 14.7
ingredient 14.1
texture 13.9
diet 13.7
closeup 13.5
steak 13.5
winter squash 13.4
leaves 13.1
organic 12.6
leaf 12.5
culinary 12.4
cooking 12.2
delicatessen 11.7
loaf 11.7
freshness 11.7
piece 11.5
baked 11.2
paper 11.1
produce 10.6
color 10.6
autumn 10.5
preparation 10.5
prepared 10.5
part 10.2
colorful 10
fall 10
wheat 9.9
earthenware 9.6
container 9.6
board 9.4
cut 9
pattern 8.9
bakery 8.8
section 8.7
bright 8.6
product 8.4
gold 8.2
backgrounds 8.1
natural 8
candy 7.9
design 7.9
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crust 7.7
pork 7.7
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packet 7.5
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carrot 7.5
pumpkin 7.4
pastry 7.3
tree 7.2
ceramic ware 7.2
plant 7.2
maple 7.1
market 7.1
wooden 7

Google
created on 2019-03-25

Clay 75
Rock 69.8
Mineral 69

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-25

paper 81.3
food 79.9
piece 78.6
snack food 20
rock 20
nature 7.4
art 6.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Bread 97.8%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-25

a piece of bread 85.9%
a piece of food 81%
a close up of a piece of bread 80.9%

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

a photograph of a piece of artisan clay with a handprinted hand -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image features a fragment of red pottery. The shard has an irregular shape with smooth edges in certain areas and rough or fractured edges elsewhere, indicating it broke away from a larger piece. Its surface has a shiny, glazed finish with light reflections suggesting it underwent firing. There are faint carved or embossed markings visible on the right side, including diagonal lines and small indentations, hinting at decorative designs or patterns from its original form. The underside of the fragment reveals the unglazed, natural texture of the ceramic material. This likely originated from historical pottery or terracotta craftsmanship.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image shows a fragment of Roman pottery known as Samian ware (or Terra Sigillata). This piece has a reddish-brown color typical of Samian ware, which was highly prized in the Roman Empire for its fine quality and glossy surface. The fragment displays some decorative elements, including stamped patterns or figures. The shard appears to be a section of a larger vessel, likely a bowl or dish, given the curvature visible on the piece. There are signs of wear and possibly breakage around the edges, which is common for archaeological pottery fragments. Samian ware was widely exported and used across Roman territories, indicating that this fragment could have been part of the domestic or ceremonial items used by people during Roman times.

Meta Llama

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

The image features a piece of broken terracotta pottery with a reddish-brown color and a glossy finish. The pottery has a rough, uneven texture, with visible cracks and imperfections on its surface. A small, raised design is visible on the front of the pottery, although it is difficult to make out due to the quality of the image.

The pottery is positioned at an angle, with the top-left corner pointing towards the upper left of the image. The background is a plain white, with a subtle shadow cast by the pottery. Overall, the image appears to be a close-up photograph of a piece of ancient or vintage pottery, possibly taken for documentation or display purposes.

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

The image depicts a piece of broken pottery, likely from an archaeological excavation. The pottery is orange-brown in color and has a rough texture. It appears to be made of clay, with visible imperfections and irregularities on its surface. The piece is irregularly shaped, with jagged edges and a rough, unfinished appearance.

The pottery features a series of raised lines or ridges on one side, which may have been decorative or functional in nature. These lines are unevenly spaced and vary in width, giving the piece a handmade or artisanal quality.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which suggests that the pottery is being displayed or examined in a controlled environment, such as a museum or laboratory. Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the pottery's texture, color, and design, offering insight into its origins and purpose.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a fragment of an ancient ceramic piece, likely a pottery shard. The piece is reddish-brown in color and has a rough, uneven texture, indicating its age and the wear it has undergone over time. The surface of the ceramic has a distinct pattern, possibly a decorative motif, which appears to be a combination of lines and shapes. The pattern is not fully visible, suggesting that the piece is a fragment of a larger object. The background of the image is plain and white, providing a stark contrast to the reddish hue of the ceramic fragment.

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

The image depicts a piece of red terracotta, possibly a fragment of pottery or a tile. The terracotta is broken and has an irregular shape, with a rough, uneven surface that shows signs of wear and age. The color of the terracotta is a deep, rich red, with some areas showing a darker shade, possibly due to the firing process or the natural aging of the material. The surface of the terracotta is textured, with visible ridges and grooves, suggesting that it may have been hand-made or crafted using traditional techniques. The terracotta appears to be quite old, with some areas showing signs of chipping or flaking, indicating that it has been exposed to the elements for a long period of time. Overall, the image conveys a sense of history and craftsmanship, with the terracotta fragment serving as a testament to the enduring beauty and durability of this ancient material.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a fragment of pottery. The piece is irregular in shape, with the edges appearing broken and worn. The pottery has a reddish-brown color, with a glossy, orange-red glaze covering one side. The glazed surface shows imprints of an object with a spiral texture and some other possibly plant-based markings. The unglazed areas appear light brown. The object is placed on a plain, white surface.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic artifact. It is a reddish-orange color and has a glossy surface in some areas, suggesting it was glazed. The piece is irregularly shaped, indicating it has been broken off from a larger object. There are decorative patterns or carvings on the surface, including what appears to be a raised, ribbed texture. The edges of the fragment are jagged and uneven, further evidence of its fragmented state. The back of the ceramic appears to be unglazed and has a rougher texture. The artifact appears to be weathered and has some small chips and marks, hinting at its age and history.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of what appears to be a terracotta or clay artifact. The piece is irregularly shaped with a reddish-brown color, indicative of fired clay. The surface is relatively smooth, with some areas showing a glossy finish, possibly due to a glaze or slip.

There are some notable features on the fragment:

  1. Surface Texture: The majority of the surface is smooth, but there are some rough patches, particularly along the edges.
  2. Impressions or Markings: Near the bottom right corner, there are several linear impressions or markings that might have been made by a tool or an object during the creation process.
  3. Breakage: The edges of the fragment are jagged and uneven, suggesting that it has been broken off from a larger piece.

The overall appearance and characteristics of the fragment suggest it could be a piece of ancient pottery or a similar artifact. The specific design or purpose of the original object is not clear from this single fragment.