Human Generated Data

Title

Attic Black-figure Amphora of Type B: Duelling Warriors

Date

c. 550 BCE

People

Artist: The Painter of Harvard 2271,

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912, 1977.216.2271

Human Generated Data

Title

Attic Black-figure Amphora of Type B: Duelling Warriors

People

Artist: The Painter of Harvard 2271,

Date

c. 550 BCE

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Bequest of Henry W. Haynes, 1912, 1977.216.2271

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-08-30

Jar 100
Pottery 100
Vase 100
Urn 94.6
Face 74.4
Head 74.4
Person 74.4
Cookware 56.5
Pot 56.5
Jug 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-11-01

pottery 99.9
clay 99.4
no person 98.9
jug 98.5
vase 98.4
carafe 98
antique 97
container 97
jar 97
empty 95.1
art 95.1
porcelain 94.6
pot 94.1
isolate 93.5
earthenware 93.4
urn 93.3
retro 93
ceramic 92.6
one 91.9
ancient 91.8

Imagga
created on 2018-12-27

pitcher 100
vessel 100
container 96.3
vase 46.9
tea 42.3
drink 40.1
china 35.7
cup 34.7
teapot 34.6
pot 33.5
jug 32.3
jar 29
earthenware 29
object 27.9
traditional 26.6
utensil 26.3
beverage 26.3
coffee 25.9
handle 25.8
ceramic ware 23.6
pottery 23.5
ceramic 22.3
breakfast 21.2
porcelain 20.2
mug 19.2
culture 18
ceramics 17.6
liquid 17.4
single 17.3
glass 16.5
kitchen 16.1
old 16
decoration 15.9
antique 15.6
saucer 14.6
food 14.5
hot 14.2
water jug 13.8
art 13.7
water 13.4
ornate 12.8
kitchenware 12.8
healthy 12.6
close 12.6
brown 12.5
bottle 12.4
heat 12
lid 11.8
cups 11.7
clay 11.7
decorative 11.7
retro 11.5
refreshment 10.9
morning 10.9
transparent 10.8
herbal 10.5
oriental 10.4
ancient 10.4
black 10.2
color 10
kettle 9.9
reflection 9.8
pattern 9.6
milk 9.5
ornament 9.5
east 9.3
leaf 9.3
yellow 9.3
flower 9.2
relaxation 9.2
boil 8.9
brew 8.8
pouring 8.8
closeup 8.8
pour 8.8
ceremony 8.7
restaurant 8.6
craft 8.6
empty 8.6
nobody 8.6
vintage 8.3
decor 8
crockery 7.9
drinks 7.8
set 7.6
style 7.4
gold 7.4
design 7.3
shiny 7.1
life 7

Google
created on 2018-12-27

Microsoft
created on 2018-12-27

plant 73.4
close 37.6
painted 28.1
ceramic ware 25
porcelain 15.4
teapot 15.4
vase 11.9
black and white 9.6
art 5.2
pottery 4.9
monochrome 2.9
ceramic 2.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Cup

Clarifai

Jug

AWS Rekognition

Cup 65.2%

Clarifai

Jug 48.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-12-27

food drinks 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-12-27

a close up of a glass vase 61.7%
a close up of a vase 61.6%
a close up of a vase on a table 60.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a vase with a picture of a man on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-07

ancient vase with a man and woman on the side

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a ceramic vase with two handles, likely an ancient Greek amphora. The vase features painted artwork of two warriors engaged in combat. The figures are dressed in armor, including helmets, and wield shields and spears. Decorative patterns, such as heart-shaped motifs and geometric designs, are visible near the top and base of the vase. The artifact appears monochromatic because the photograph is black and white.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an ancient amphora, a type of ceramic vase. The amphora has a narrow neck, a wide belly, and two handles on either side, which is typical of this kind of vessel. The surface of the amphora is decorated with a painted scene showing a stylized depiction of figures in what appears to be a combat or athletic event—possibly inspired by Ancient Greek art. The central figure seems to be holding a shield and is engaged in action, though the exact scene is not fully clear due to the monochrome style and potential wear on the amphora. The vase also features decorative motifs such as a band of heart shapes near the top and geometrical patterns near the base. The background is simple and lacks any detail, emphasizing the ancient artifact.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows an ancient Greek ceramic vase or amphora. The vase has two handles and a wide, rounded body. The surface of the vase is decorated with intricate patterns and designs, including what appears to be a mythological scene or motif. The vase has a distinct classical style and is likely an example of ancient Greek pottery or ceramics.

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

This is a black and white photograph of an ancient Greek amphora, which is a type of ceramic vessel with two handles typically used for storing and transporting liquids. The amphora appears to be decorated with classical Greek artwork featuring figures and geometric patterns. The vessel has a wide body that narrows at the base, a defined neck, and two handles on either side. The decorative band around the main body of the vase shows painted figures in the traditional Greek black-figure or red-figure style. There are also geometric patterns visible around the neck and bottom of the vessel, including what appears to be a band of triangular shapes. The photograph appears to be a museum or archival shot taken against a plain background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an ancient Greek vase, likely an amphora, showcasing two handles on either side and a wide mouth at the top. The vase features a design of two men in combat, with one man on horseback wielding a spear and the other man holding a shield. The vase is adorned with a pattern of hearts and other shapes around the top, and a geometric pattern at the bottom. The vase appears to be made of clay or ceramic material, with a smooth surface and a slight sheen to it. The background of the image is a plain white, suggesting that the vase is being displayed in a museum or gallery setting. Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of the vase's design and craftsmanship, highlighting its cultural and historical significance as an example of ancient Greek art.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an ancient Greek vase, showcasing its intricate design and craftsmanship. The vase features two handles on either side, with a wide mouth and a narrow neck that tapers down to a rounded body. The body of the vase is adorned with a decorative pattern, including a band of hearts around the top and a geometric design at the bottom.

In the center of the vase, a scene is depicted, featuring two figures engaged in combat. One figure is armed with a spear, while the other wields a shield and sword. The scene is rendered in a stylized manner, with bold lines and simple shapes used to convey the action and emotion of the moment.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the vase and its design. Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the art and culture of ancient Greece, and showcases the skill and craftsmanship of the artisans who created such beautiful and enduring works of art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image features a black-and-white photograph of a ceramic vase. The vase has a tall, slender neck and a wide, bulbous body. The neck has two handles on either side, which are slightly curved and taper towards the top. The body of the vase is decorated with a geometric pattern consisting of triangles, squares, and circles. The vase appears to be made of a light-colored clay, possibly terracotta, and has a smooth, polished surface. The image is taken from a low angle, giving the vase a sense of grandeur and importance.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a vase. The vase has a wide body with a narrow neck and two handles on either side. The handles are curved and extend from the neck to the body of the vase. The vase has a decorative design on its body, which appears to be a depiction of a scene involving two individuals engaged in combat. One figure is holding a spear, while the other is holding a shield. The figures are depicted in a stylized manner, with exaggerated features and simplified forms. The vase has a smooth, glossy surface, and the design is etched into the surface, creating a contrast between the smooth background and the etched design. The photograph captures the vase from a frontal perspective, highlighting the decorative elements and the overall shape of the vase.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

The image shows a vase of ancient Greek design, rendered in black and white. The vase is amphora-shaped, with a wide body, narrow neck, and a flared foot. It has two handles symmetrically placed on either side of the neck. The neck of the vase is decorated with a frieze of stylized heart-shaped designs.

The body of the vase is decorated with a scene depicting warriors in combat. The figures are rendered in silhouette style, a common technique in ancient Greek pottery. The warriors are depicted with helmets, shields, and spears, engaged in a dynamic battle scene. The bottom part of the vase is decorated with a series of vertical lines or triangles.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image displays a black and white photograph of a classical Greek vase. The vase is a two-handled amphora, meaning it has a rounded body, a cylindrical neck, and two vertical handles.

The vase is decorated with figures in a simple, stylized fashion typical of ancient Greek pottery. The central scene appears to depict a battle scene with figures of soldiers, possibly in combat, and there are decorative bands on the body. The top of the vase is painted with a geometric pattern of hearts and triangles. The vase is set against a plain background. The vase is centered in the frame.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts an ancient Greek amphora, a type of ceramic vessel used for storing and transporting liquids such as wine or oil. This particular amphora features two handles on either side and a narrow neck leading to a wider body.

The amphora is decorated with painted designs in a style characteristic of ancient Greek pottery. The main scene appears to depict a mythological or heroic figure, possibly engaged in a dynamic action, as suggested by the posture and the presence of what seems to be a bird, perhaps an eagle, above the figure. The figure is holding an object that resembles a staff or spear.

The decorative patterns include geometric shapes and possibly floral or vegetal motifs, which are common in ancient Greek art. The overall design and craftsmanship suggest that this amphora was not only functional but also had significant artistic and cultural value. The black-and-white nature of the photograph makes it difficult to discern the exact colors used in the decoration, but it is likely that the pottery would have originally featured the typical red and black colors of ancient Greek ceramics.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image depicts an ancient Greek amphora, a type of large pottery vessel. This particular amphora features a black-figure design, which is characteristic of Greek pottery from the Archaic and Early Classical periods. The design on the amphora shows two figures engaged in a struggle or combat, with one figure appearing to be in a dominant position over the other. The figures are depicted in dynamic poses, suggesting movement and action. Above the figures, there is a band of small heart shapes, and at the bottom, there is a pattern that resembles a geometric design with pointed shapes. The amphora has two handles, one on each side, and a wide mouth. The black-figure technique is characterized by the use of black paint to outline and fill in the figures and patterns, with the background being left in the natural clay color.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This is a black-and-white image of an ancient ceramic vase. The vase has a rounded body with two large handles on either side, a narrow neck, and a broad rim. The body of the vase is decorated with a scene that appears to depict two figures engaged in some form of activity or contest, possibly a fight or a dance. The figures are surrounded by various geometric patterns and designs, including hearts and other shapes. The bottom of the vase has a series of triangular patterns. The overall style suggests that this vase could be from an ancient civilization, possibly Greek or Roman, given the common motifs and pottery styles used during those periods. The monochromatic nature of the image emphasizes the textures and patterns on the vase.