Human Generated Data

Title

Komast Cup

Date

560-550 BCE

People

Artist: The Palazzolo Painter, active c. 560 BCE

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Joseph C. Hoppin, 1925.30.133

Human Generated Data

Title

Komast Cup

People

Artist: The Palazzolo Painter, active c. 560 BCE

Date

560-550 BCE

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Joseph C. Hoppin, 1925.30.133

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-11

Bowl 99.9
Soup Bowl 92.5
Porcelain 92.1
Art 92.1
Pottery 92.1
Person 87.8
Human 87.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 99.7
one 99.1
kitchenware 96.6
cooking 95.9
food 95.3
empty 93.4
retro 92.1
art 91.5
steel 87.4
still life 85.2
antique 83.6
container 83.1
isolate 82.4
military 79.7
simplicity 79.7
pottery 79.6
vintage 79.3
bowl 79.1
tableware 78.6
nature 78.3

Imagga
created on 2022-06-11

cup 100
container 65.9
bowl 49.2
mixing bowl 46.3
tableware 46.2
punch 41.1
china 39.2
tea 37.6
drink 35.9
beverage 33.9
mixed drink 31
porcelain 29.6
ware 23
alcohol 22.1
kitchen 21.5
utensil 20.7
hot 19.2
traditional 19.1
food 18.7
breakfast 17.7
teapot 17.1
healthy 17
metal 16.9
object 16.9
liquid 16.5
pot 16.5
refreshment 16.3
saucer 15.5
herbal 15.3
coffee 14.8
ceramic ware 14.5
mug 13.4
pan 13.4
health 13.2
black 12.6
ceramic 12.6
glass 12.4
spoon 12.4
water 12
close 12
culture 12
morning 11.8
kitchenware 11.7
cooking 11.4
heat 11.1
color 10
fresh 9.8
ceramics 9.8
handle 9.6
shiny 9.5
life 9.4
yellow 9.3
still 9.2
single 9
silver 8.8
brown 8.8
nobody 8.5
silverware 8.5
relaxation 8.4
gold 8.2
leaf 7.8
espresso 7.8
ceremony 7.8
restaurant 7.8
serving 7.7
old 7.7
plate 7.6
dinner 7.6
oriental 7.6
aroma 7.5
meal 7.3
decoration 7.2
transparent 7.2
art 7.2
ingredient 7
dish 7

Google
created on 2022-06-11

Tableware 96.1
Drinkware 93.8
Dishware 92.1
Serveware 86.2
Bowl 83.5
Mixing bowl 82.8
Porcelain 80.4
Artifact 79.5
Pottery 79.4
earthenware 77.4
Art 75.3
Glass 66.6
Table 66.5
Rectangle 65.9
Ceramic 65.7
Metal 65.5
Still life photography 63
Circle 61
Wood 59.7
Monochrome photography 59.3

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-11

indoor 91
bowl 90.2
vase 86.9
tableware 84.8
earthenware 82.1
cup 81.9
ceramic 80.6
pottery 65.8
plate 64
saucer 63.4
jug 54.6
mixing bowl 54.4
dishware 43.3
teacup 14.4
porcelain 7.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 87.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-11

a close up of a bowl on a table 68.6%
a close up of a bowl 68.5%
a bowl of water 60.8%

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

a photograph of a black and white vase with a man on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This is an image of an ancient Greek black-figure kylix, a type of drinking cup used for wine. It features a shallow, wide bowl on a stemmed foot with two horizontal handles on either side. The decoration includes figures painted in the black-figure style on the exterior, depicting scenes or characters in motion. There is a checkered border near the rim, and swirling patterns on either side near the handles.

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

The image depicts an ancient Greek kylix, which is a type of drinking cup with a broad, shallow bowl and two horizontal handles. The kylix is decorated with a black-figure design, a popular technique in ancient Greek pottery where figures and motifs are painted in black on the natural red clay of the vessel.

The design on the kylix features a scene with two figures. On the left side, there is a figure that appears to be clad in armor or holding a weapon, possibly representing a warrior or a mythological character given the stylization common in Greek art. The figure seems to be in motion, suggesting a dynamic scene.

The lip of the kylix is adorned with a geometric pattern, composed of alternating squares or dots, and there are decorative motifs near the handles. The contrast between the black figures and the lighter background is typical of the black-figure pottery technique. The kylix stands on a short, narrow stemmed foot, which was designed to facilitate holding the cup while drinking.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows an ancient Greek ceramic bowl or cup. The bowl has a pedestal base and two handles on the sides. The exterior of the bowl is decorated with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern around the rim, and the interior features a depiction of two figures, possibly athletes or mythological characters, engaged in some kind of action or movement. The image is in black and white, giving it an antique, historical appearance.

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

This image shows an ancient Greek kylix, which is a type of drinking cup or bowl with a wide shallow body, a footed base, and two horizontal handles. The vessel appears to be decorated in the black-figure pottery style, with figures painted on the exterior. The decoration includes what appears to be figures in motion or combat, and there's a decorative checkered pattern band around the rim. The kylix is photographed in black and white against a plain background, allowing the details of its form and decoration to be clearly visible. This type of vessel would have been commonly used for serving wine at ancient Greek symposia (drinking parties) and is a classic example of ancient Greek pottery craftsmanship.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an ancient Greek pottery vessel, specifically a kylix (a type of drinking cup). The vessel is positioned centrally in the frame, with its handles extending outward from either side. The body of the kylix is decorated with a checkered pattern around the rim, while the lower portion features a scene depicting two figures engaged in a dynamic pose, possibly in a state of motion or action. The background of the image is a plain white surface, with subtle shadows cast by the vessel, suggesting that it was photographed against a light-colored backdrop. Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of the ancient Greek pottery vessel, highlighting its intricate design and craftsmanship.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an ancient Greek kylix, a type of drinking cup. The kylix features a wide, shallow bowl with two handles on either side and a short stem that connects to a circular base. The interior of the bowl is decorated with a checkered pattern around the rim, while the exterior showcases a scene of two figures in dynamic poses, possibly engaged in a battle or athletic competition. The background of the image is a plain white surface, suggesting that the photograph was taken in a studio or museum setting. Overall, the image presents a detailed and well-preserved example of ancient Greek pottery, highlighting the artistic and cultural achievements of the time period.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows a black and white photograph of an ancient Greek vase. The vase has a wide, shallow body with two handles on either side, and a narrow stem leading to a foot. The vase is decorated with a geometric pattern of black and white squares and dots around the rim, and a scene depicting two men engaged in a wrestling match. The man on the left is wearing a helmet and holding a shield, while the man on the right is holding a spear. The image is taken from a low angle, giving the vase a sense of depth and perspective.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a vase with two handles, possibly a Greek vase. The vase has a wide, shallow bowl shape with a narrow neck and a rounded base. The vase is decorated with a geometric pattern, consisting of a series of small squares and triangles. The vase also features a decorative design on the handles, which appear to be made of metal. The vase is placed on a white surface, which could be a table or a shelf.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of an ancient Greek drinking vessel, likely a kylix. The vessel is set against a plain, light background.

Here's a breakdown of the details:

  • Shape and Design: The kylix is a shallow bowl with a broad, gently curving body. It has a small, raised foot and two horizontal handles that extend outwards. The bowl features black painted scenes, possibly depicting mythological figures or scenes.
  • Decoration: There are two figures, one on each side. The top rim of the bowl has a repeating pattern of squares with small dots.
  • Coloring and Technique: The original object would have used the red-figure technique, where the figures were reserved in the color of the clay against a painted black background.
  • Composition: The bowl is centered in the frame.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-30

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases a black-and-white photograph of an ancient Greek kylix, a type of drinking cup. The kylix has a wide, shallow bowl resting on a stemmed foot, with horizontal handles extending from the sides of the bowl.

The surface of the bowl is decorated with detailed figures in a style typical of Greek pottery. A male figure, rendered in silhouette, is depicted in a dynamic pose, appearing to be running or jumping. Another figure, also in silhouette, is shown in mid-action, possibly engaged in a sporting event or dance.

The rim of the kylix is ornamented with a decorative band featuring a repeating pattern. A spiral design embellishes the areas around the handles.

The photograph is well-lit and provides a clear view of the kylix and its decorative details. The background is a neutral tone, which accentuates the shape and details of the pottery.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts an ancient Greek black-figure kylix, a type of drinking cup used in ancient Greece. The kylix is characterized by its wide, shallow bowl and two horizontal handles. The vessel is decorated with black-figure pottery, a style of Greek vase painting that was popular in the 6th century BCE.

The decoration on the kylix features several figures and patterns:

  1. Figures: There are two human figures depicted in a dynamic pose, likely engaged in some form of activity or dance. The figures are rendered in black against the reddish-brown background of the clay.
  2. Patterns: The rim of the kylix is adorned with a repeating geometric pattern, possibly a checkerboard or similar design.
  3. Handles: The handles are also painted black, matching the figures and patterns.

The kylix stands on a pedestal base, which is also painted black, giving the vessel a cohesive and balanced appearance. This type of pottery was often used in symposia, social gatherings where men would drink wine, discuss philosophy, and engage in other intellectual pursuits. The intricate decoration suggests that it was a valued item, possibly used in ceremonial or special occasions.