Human Generated Data

Title

Lamp: Black African crouching over phallus

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, 1977.216.2396

Human Generated Data

Title

Lamp: Black African crouching over phallus

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, 1977.216.2396

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Food 100
Bronze 94.9
Figurine 93
Rust 78.9
Ornament 76.9
Archaeology 76.2
Accessories 67.6
Accessory 67.6
Gemstone 58.2
Jewelry 58.2
Agate 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

sculpture 99.6
no person 99.2
pottery 99.1
art 98.9
one 97
clay 96.5
stone 94.2
ancient 93.4
still life 92.9
frog 92.1
statue 91.1
old 91.1
figurine 91
portrait 89.8
nature 88.4
Zen 86.7
handmade 86.3
museum 85.7
two 85.6
bird 85.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

finger 31.5
food 27
brown 23.5
mollusk 17.8
meal 17
meat 16.2
nutrition 15.9
animal 15.7
close 15.4
plug 15.2
lunch 14.6
diet 14.5
delicious 14
eat 13.4
tasty 13.4
invertebrate 13.3
bread 13.2
baked 13.1
dog 12.8
healthy 12
slice 11.8
fresh 11.8
gastropod 11.7
snack 11.1
dinner 10.1
pet 10.1
sea hare 10.1
dish 9.9
loaf 9.7
bakery 9.5
yam 9.5
closeup 9.4
cooked 9.4
vegetable 9.3
root vegetable 9.2
wood 9.2
sand 8.9
cuisine 8.9
roast 8.6
eating 8.4
head 8.4
fat 8.4
barbecue 8.3
fish 8.3
wind instrument 8.1
cut 8.1
natural 8
produce 8
ocarina 8
yellow 7.9
canine 7.9
cooking 7.9
sea 7.8
grill 7.7
sliced 7.7
grilled 7.6
roasted 7.6
tamarind 7.6
plate 7.6
wheat 7.6
dry 7.4
animals 7.4
water 7.3
domestic 7.2
kitchen 7.1
wildlife 7.1
breakfast 7.1
mammal 7.1
travel 7
wooden 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Sculpture 88.4
Wood 82.1
Creative arts 82
Art 81.5
Artifact 79.7
Statue 78.2
Animal figure 74
Terrestrial animal 72.8
Toy 71
Metal 66.7
Carving 62.8
Rock 62.6
Tail 60.1
Working animal 55.9

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

statue 88.8
sculpture 86.5
ceramic ware 28.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

Sculpture

AWS Rekognition

Bread 100%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

pets animals 47.7%
food drinks 33.7%
nature landscape 18.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a close up of a stuffed animal 33.3%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a bronze figure of a man with a snake.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-23

a photograph of a small animal shaped object with a small animal

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an ancient terracotta oil lamp. The lamp has a sculptural shape, with an earthy reddish-brown tone, and details indicating wear and aging. It features multiple openings: a narrow pouring spout and a hole for the wick at the front. The body is textured with rounded and organic forms, suggesting artistic embellishments or figural representations. Its functional and artistic qualities point to its probable use in antiquity for providing light while also serving as a decorative household item.

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

The image shows a ceramic object that appears to be an ancient oil lamp. It has a sculptural and irregular form, mainly composed of earthen tones such as browns and reds. The lamp features several openings on its top surface, which were likely used to fill it with oil and to accommodate wicks for lighting. The piece has a textured and somewhat rough surface, indicating its age and handmade quality. The overall shape is organic, resembling an abstract or stylized animal or creature. This type of lamp would have been used historically for illumination purposes.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows an ancient, weathered ceramic or pottery object that appears to be a figurine or sculpture. It has a distinctive shape, with a rounded, frog-like body and two protruding openings or holes. The surface of the object is rough and discolored, suggesting it has aged over time. The overall design and style of the piece indicate it may be an artifact from a historical or cultural context, though without further information, I cannot speculate on its specific origin or purpose.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This appears to be an ancient clay oil lamp, likely from the Roman or early Christian period. It's made of terracotta (reddish-brown clay) and has a distinctive elongated shape with multiple wick holes on the top. The surface shows signs of age with a weathered, slightly rough texture. The lamp has a rounded body that tapers to what appears to be a spout or nozzle at one end. These types of oil lamps were common household items used for lighting in ancient times, with the holes on top being used to add oil and hold the wicks. The reddish-brown coloring is typical of terracotta artifacts from this period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts an ancient clay artifact resembling a crocodile's head, featuring two small holes on top and a larger hole at the end of the snout. The artifact is positioned at an angle, with the snout pointing to the right side of the image. The surface of the artifact exhibits a reddish-brown color with lighter brown areas, indicating possible wear or aging. The background of the image is white, suggesting that it may be a product photo for an online store or a display in a museum setting.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts an ancient clay vessel, likely a vessel used for pouring liquids or other substances. The vessel is made of clay and has a distinctive shape, with a bulbous body and a narrow neck. It is positioned at an angle, with the opening facing towards the right side of the image.

The vessel appears to be quite old, with visible signs of wear and tear, such as cracks and discoloration. The surface of the vessel is rough and uneven, suggesting that it has been handled extensively over time. The color of the vessel is a warm, earthy brown, which may indicate that it was fired in a kiln or exposed to the elements.

Overall, the image suggests that the vessel is a relic from a bygone era, possibly used for ceremonial or ritual purposes. Its unique shape and design may hold significance in the context of its original use, and its age and condition provide a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image features a ceramic object that is brownish-orange in color and has a textured surface. It is placed on a white surface. The object has a unique shape with a hole on each end. The ceramic object is designed to resemble a creature, possibly a frog or a toad. It has a long, flat body with a rounded head and a pair of legs. The object's surface is textured, and it appears to be made of a type of clay.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image shows a brown ceramic object, possibly a piece of pottery. It has a large, curved body with a hole at the top and a smaller hole on the side. The object has a rough texture and appears to be weathered. The object is placed on a white surface, and its shadow falls on the surface. The object has a unique design with a curved shape and a hole in the middle.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-19

The image shows a terracotta oil lamp on a white background. The lamp is roughly hippo-shaped, with a bulbous body tapering to a flattened spout. There are three holes in the top surface of the lamp. The terracotta is reddish-brown, with a grainy texture. The lamp appears to be of ancient origin.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-19

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Appearance:

The image depicts a small, earthenware oil lamp. The lamp is a reddish-brown color with visible texture, possibly indicative of its age and material composition. It appears to be an ancient or antique artifact.

Shape and Features:

  • The lamp is shaped to somewhat resemble a duck's or other bird's head, which is characteristic of some historical oil lamp designs.
  • There are two or three openings on the top of the head for the placement of wicks.
  • The elongated body of the lamp acts as the oil reservoir.
  • The end of the "beak" has a hole, likely where the wick would have sat.

Condition and Texture:

  • The surface is weathered, and worn, likely from age.
  • The clay has visible imperfections and surface textures.

Background:

The lamp rests on a plain, light-colored surface, which helps to emphasize the object.

If you'd like, give me another image, and I'll describe it!

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a ceramic artifact that appears to be a figurine or a vessel. The object is made of clay and has a reddish-brown color with some areas showing a more grayish hue, possibly due to firing variations or wear.

Key features of the artifact include:

  1. Shape and Form: The artifact has an abstract, somewhat anthropomorphic form. It has a rounded, bulbous shape with several protruding elements.
  2. Holes: There are several holes visible on the top surface of the artifact. These holes could be functional, such as for pouring liquids if it were a vessel, or they could be decorative.
  3. Surface Texture: The surface of the artifact is uneven and rough, indicating it may have been hand-crafted. There are visible ridges and indentations, adding to its rustic appearance.
  4. Coloration: The coloration varies from reddish-brown to gray, suggesting it was fired in a kiln. The variations in color could be due to differences in the firing process or the composition of the clay.

Overall, the artifact appears to be an ancient or traditional piece, possibly used for ceremonial or utilitarian purposes. Its design and craftsmanship suggest it could be from a pre-industrial culture.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-25

The image depicts an object that appears to be an ancient ceramic or terracotta artifact, possibly a decorative piece or a part of a larger structure. The object has an organic, irregular shape, with a broad, flat base that tapers towards the front. The surface is textured and features a pattern that resembles swirling or flowing designs, giving it a somewhat resembling appearance.

The object has a reddish-brown color with some areas showing a darker, almost blackened discoloration, which could be the result of age, firing, or natural weathering. There are several small holes or openings visible on the top and sides of the object, suggesting it might have been used for ventilation, attachment, or decorative purposes.

The overall style and condition suggest that this item could be of archaeological or historical significance. The craftsmanship and design indicate it may have been produced in an ancient civilization, potentially for ceremonial, utilitarian, or decorative purposes.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-25

This image depicts an ancient ceramic artifact that appears to be a ceramic oil lamp or incense burner. The piece is irregularly shaped, with a reddish-brown, earthenware finish. The surface has a rough texture, suggesting it has been aged or weathered over time.

The lamp features multiple small openings or spouts, likely used to hold oil or incense. The central spout is the most prominent, with additional smaller openings around it. There are intricate, embossed patterns on the surface, possibly depicting floral or abstract designs, though the details are somewhat worn.

The overall craftsmanship suggests it could be from an ancient civilization, possibly used for religious or domestic purposes. The artifact’s condition indicates it has been preserved for a long time, with visible signs of aging and wear.