Human Generated Data

Title

Body Sherd of Pithos with Painted Decoration

Date

c. 2000 BCE

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of David M. Robinson, 1960.252.12

Human Generated Data

Title

Body Sherd of Pithos with Painted Decoration

Date

c. 2000 BCE

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of David M. Robinson, 1960.252.12

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Food 96.5
Rock 87
Soil 83.6
Animal 73.3
Sea Life 70.6
Invertebrate 65.4
Seashell 60.7
Clam 60.2
Fossil 56.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

no person 98.6
desktop 94.6
closeup 92
texture 89.7
one 89.3
rock 89.1
disjunct 88.8
food 88.2
stone 86.3
color 85.7
pattern 84.9
geology 84.2
cut 84
wear 83.9
stranded 83
rough 82.7
cutout 82.2
old 81.2
cube 80.5
nature 80.5

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

bread 52.9
food 47.5
loaf 43.7
brown 40.5
bakery 38.4
baked 32.8
meal 31.7
breakfast 31
crust 30
toast 29
wheat 28.9
slice 27.3
tasty 25.9
close 25.7
healthy 24.6
snack 23.9
whole 23
delicious 22.3
eating 21.9
pastry 21.8
grain 21.3
closeup 20.2
clog 19.5
diet 19.4
fresh 19
covering 18.6
footwear 18.4
nutrition 17.6
flour 17.6
bake 17.4
organic 16.8
piece 16.7
wool 16.1
stole 15.8
rye 15.7
cereal 15.6
baking 15.5
sliced 15.4
cut 15.3
natural 14.7
bun 14.6
eat 14.3
sweet 14.2
fabric 14.2
nobody 14
chocolate 13.4
dessert 13.2
studio 12.9
gourmet 12.7
dinner 12.6
scarf 12.4
fat 12.1
carbohydrates 11.8
garment 11.8
slices 11.6
lunch 11.2
life 11
freshness 10.8
homemade 10.6
color 10.6
objects 10.5
nutritious 10.5
cake 10.4
dark 10
traditional 10
crusty 9.9
baker 9.8
sandwich 9.7
object 9.5
clothing 9.5
seed 9.4
still 9.2
full 9.2
kitchen 9
detail 8.9
mineral 8.7
blanket 8.6
culture 8.6
plate 8.5
yeast 7.9
crisp 7.8
dough 7.8
sugar 7.7
treat 7.6
three 7.5
product 7.3

Google
created on 2019-07-07

Rock 90.2
Geology 74.5
Mineral 66.2
Beige 63.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

piece 84.3
slice 71.4
half 38.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

Moths and butterflies

AWS Rekognition

Bread 96.5%

Clarifai

Moths and butterflies 50.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

paintings art 99.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a piece of bread 82.3%
a piece of bread on a plate 60.3%
a piece of food 60.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of artisanly decorated with a piece of art

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

ancient pottery fragment with geometric designs

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a fragment of painted pottery, characterized by a reddish-brown surface with a white background. The visible decoration consists of geometric designs in the form of thick brown lines creating angular patterns, possibly part of a larger motif. The piece appears to be an archaeological artifact, likely from an ancient culture known for its ceramic craftsmanship. It has jagged edges, indicating it was broken from a larger vessel or object, and includes a catalog marking ("32 A6"), suggesting it is part of a curated collection or study.

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

The image shows a fragment of pottery, likely a shard from a larger ceramic vessel. The shard is light brown with darker brown painted geometric designs. The pattern consists of a sequence of parallel lines or bands running diagonally and at angles across the surface. The piece appears to have been part of a larger object and shows broken and uneven edges typical of an archaeological find. There is also an inscription on the surface reading "32 R16," possibly for cataloging purposes. The background is a plain white, which helps highlight the pottery shard.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a piece of rock or stone with distinct striations or banding patterns across its surface. The rock appears to be a sedimentary or metamorphic rock, with the banding likely formed through geological processes over time. The rock is reddish-brown in color and has a rough, uneven texture. There is a label or number "32" written on the rock, suggesting it may be a sample or specimen from some kind of geological or archaeological collection.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This image shows a fragment of what appears to be ancient pottery or ceramic. The piece is a shard or broken section featuring a distinctive pattern of dark brown or black parallel stripes painted on a lighter beige or cream-colored background. The fragment has irregular, broken edges and appears to be relatively flat with a slight curve, suggesting it was once part of a larger vessel. The surface shows signs of age and wear, with some discoloration and weathering visible. There appears to be a small numerical marking "32" written on the upper right corner of the fragment, likely an archaeological catalog number.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image presents a fragment of an ancient ceramic piece, likely originating from the Middle East or Mediterranean region. The fragment is roughly triangular in shape, with a rough edge on the left side and a more defined edge on the right. It features a light beige background with dark brown stripes, possibly indicating the presence of a design or pattern.

Key Features:

  • Shape: Roughly triangular
  • Edges: Rough edge on the left, defined edge on the right
  • Color: Light beige background with dark brown stripes
  • Pattern: May indicate a design or pattern

Additional Information:

  • Origin: Likely from the Middle East or Mediterranean region
  • Age: Ancient, exact date unknown
  • Material: Ceramic

Conclusion:

The image showcases a fascinating piece of ancient history, providing a glimpse into the artistic and cultural practices of a bygone era. The fragment's unique shape and design suggest a rich heritage, inviting further exploration and study.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

This image features a piece of ancient pottery, likely from the Neolithic period, characterized by its rough, irregular edges and weathered appearance. The pottery's surface is adorned with a pattern of dark brown stripes, which may have been created using a natural pigment or dye. The stripes are arranged in a seemingly random manner, with some being thicker and more prominent than others.

In the top-right corner of the pottery, a small inscription is visible, consisting of the numbers "32" and "A6." This inscription may indicate the pottery's catalog number or other identifying information.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery. Overall, the image provides a clear and detailed view of this ancient artifact, allowing viewers to appreciate its unique characteristics and historical significance.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic plate, which is placed on a white surface. The ceramic plate is broken into several pieces, and the visible part has a reddish-brown color with some black lines and patterns on it. The black lines and patterns are irregular and appear to be a decorative design. The plate has a rough texture and appears to be made of a coarse material.

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

The image features a fragment of a ceramic piece, which is possibly a piece of pottery. The ceramic piece is irregular in shape, with an uneven surface and edges, suggesting that it is a fragment of a larger object. The ceramic piece has a brown and white color scheme, with a pattern of horizontal lines and geometric shapes. There are some numbers and letters written on the ceramic piece, possibly indicating its origin or purpose.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of pottery or ceramic, likely an artifact. The fragment is irregular in shape with rough, broken edges, suggesting it was once part of a larger piece. The background color of the fragment is a light, earthy tone, possibly a beige or pale terracotta.

On the surface of the fragment, there are painted or drawn dark brown stripes. The stripes are arranged in a pattern that seems to be geometric, possibly a series of parallel lines or a repeating design. The stripes vary in width and spacing, adding visual interest to the piece.

In the upper part of the fragment, there appears to be some handwritten or etched text, possibly numbers or a code, which could be a cataloging or identification mark.

The overall impression is that this is a piece of historical or archaeological significance, potentially originating from an ancient civilization or culture where such decorative ceramics were common.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of an ancient pottery piece. The fragment has a rough, irregular shape with a light-colored base. Dark brown stripes, both horizontal and angled, are painted on the surface of the pottery, creating a geometric pattern. The edges of the shard are broken and reveal the reddish-brown clay beneath. In the top right corner, some numbers are written in black ink. The pottery piece is placed on a white surface.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of pottery, specifically a sherd, which appears to be part of a larger ceramic vessel. The sherd is characterized by a series of parallel, alternating dark brown and light beige stripes painted on its surface. The pattern suggests that this piece might be part of a decorative ceramic object, possibly from an ancient or historical context. The edges of the sherd are rough and uneven, indicating that it has broken off from a larger piece.

There are also some markings on the sherd, specifically the numbers "32" and "R6" written in black ink. These markings are likely used for cataloging or identification purposes, suggesting that the sherd may be part of an archaeological or museum collection. The overall appearance of the sherd, including its color and design, suggests it could be from a specific cultural or historical period, but further context would be needed to determine its exact origin and significance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be a ceramic or pottery sherd. The sherd is irregularly shaped and has a reddish-brown outer surface, which is characteristic of baked clay. The inner surface displays a pattern of alternating brown and lighter-colored horizontal stripes. There is also a label or inscription on the sherd with the text "32 A6," which could be a catalog or archaeological site identification number. The surface of the sherd shows signs of weathering, with some areas appearing more worn or faded compared to others. The background is a plain white surface, which contrasts with the sherd and makes it stand out.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic pot or vessel, likely an archaeological artifact. The piece is irregularly shaped, with a rough, broken edge. It has a light beige or cream-colored background with dark brown or black vertical stripes painted on it. The stripes vary in width and are not perfectly straight, suggesting they may have been hand-painted. The fragment also has a reddish-brown area near the bottom, which could be part of the original clay material or a different type of paint. There is a handwritten inscription in the upper right corner of the fragment, which appears to be "32 A6," possibly an identification or catalog number. The overall appearance suggests it could be an ancient piece of pottery, possibly from a prehistoric or early historical period.

Text analysis

Google

32
32