Human Generated Data

Title

Bowl Sherd with Arabesque Motifs

Date

12th-13th century

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Through Helmut von Erffa - Postage Fund, 1934.189.6

Human Generated Data

Title

Bowl Sherd with Arabesque Motifs

Date

12th-13th century

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Through Helmut von Erffa - Postage Fund, 1934.189.6

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Pottery 99.9
Art 99.9
Porcelain 99.9
Accessories 92.1
Purse 92.1
Handbag 92.1
Accessory 92.1
Bag 92.1
Jar 91.5
Vase 90.2
Saucer 63.9
Bowl 62.2
Potted Plant 56.8
Plant 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

decoration 96.4
desktop 96.2
no person 95.1
handmade 94.1
color 93.4
gift 92.4
art 92.3
shape 91.9
pottery 89.4
container 89.4
one 89.1
jewelry 89
traditional 88.6
pattern 88.4
celebration 86.3
design 86.1
closeup 86
symbol 85.6
craft 85.6
food 85.5

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

stamp 42.6
die 34.7
rubber band 34.3
band 32.8
amulet 27.6
shaping tool 26.1
decoration 26
charm 21.8
elastic device 20.6
ring 20
gold 18.1
seal 17.1
jewel 16.4
tool 15.9
ball 15.8
gem 15.6
object 15.4
shiny 15
gift 13.8
luxury 13.7
symbol 13.5
wealth 13.5
strip 13.4
close 13.1
golden 12.9
celebration 12.8
diamond 12.6
jewelry 12.2
holiday 12.2
bright 12.2
sphere 12
gemstone 11.8
color 11.7
design 11.5
brilliant 10.6
expensive 10.5
device 10.5
detail 10.5
render 10.4
arabesque 10.4
ornament 10.3
festive 10.2
stone 10.1
decorative 10
traditional 10
celebrate 10
precious 9.7
closeup 9.4
art 9.2
turtle 8.9
metal 8.8
seasonal 8.8
shell 8.6
money 8.5
crystal 8.5
old 8.4
tradition 8.3
fashion 8.3
egg 8.2
brown 8.1
gems 7.9
rings 7.8
season 7.8
culture 7.7
merry 7.6
easter 7.6
box 7.6
shape 7.4
food 7.4
shine 7.4
container 7.4
reptile 7.3
business 7.3
romance 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Turquoise 93.8
Blue 92.7
Aqua 84.6
Teal 84.1
Turquoise 74.1
Ceramic 58.5
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

ceramic 83.8
turquoise 72.7

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 35-52
Gender Male, 60.3%
Surprised 1.1%
Calm 71.3%
Confused 2%
Happy 2.6%
Angry 1.5%
Sad 21.1%
Disgusted 0.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Purse
Purse 92.1%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a close up of a bowl 67.2%
a blue bowl 54.6%
a blue and white bowl 41.8%

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

a photograph of a blue vase with a blue and white design -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a ceramic shard or fragment, likely part of an artifact such as a vessel or tile, decorated in a vibrant design. The ornamentation is primarily composed of intricate geometric and floral patterns, executed in shades of deep blue and turquoise against a black backdrop. The edges of the shard are rough, revealing the underlying beige ceramic material. The fragment exudes a historical and Islamic aesthetic, possibly from the medieval Islamic world, given the stylized motifs typical of that period.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a fragment of glazed ceramic with a decorative pattern. The piece has a triangular shape and the design features intricate geometric and floral motifs in shades of blue and black. The background is primarily turquoise and dark blue, and the design includes swirling patterns and elements that resemble Arabic calligraphy. The edges of the ceramic fragment are irregular and chipped, indicating it is a broken piece of a larger object. The ceramic is resting on a neutral, light-colored background, which highlights its vivid colors and detailed design.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a ceramic vase or vessel with an intricate, abstract design in shades of blue and green. The design appears to be a repeating pattern of curved and angular shapes, creating a visually striking and textured surface. The vessel has an irregular, organic shape, suggesting it may have been handcrafted. The overall impression is one of a unique, artistic ceramic piece with a bold, decorative aesthetic.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows a decorative ceramic or pottery piece. It appears to be a small, irregularly shaped bowl or dish glazed in shades of teal and dark blue, creating an intricate swirling pattern across the surface. The edges of the piece are rough and organic in form, while the bottom has a flat, unglazed base allowing it to sit stably on a surface. The color palette and abstract patterning give the piece an artistic, handcrafted quality.

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

This image shows a fragment of what appears to be an ancient ceramic or pottery piece with beautiful turquoise and deep blue glazing. The piece features intricate Islamic-style geometric and floral patterns painted in a decorative style typical of medieval Islamic pottery. The design includes swirling arabesque motifs and abstract patterns in varying shades of blue-green against a darker background. The fragment shows part of a larger design and has rough, broken edges, suggesting it's a shard from a larger vessel. The glaze appears to be lustrous and well-preserved despite its age, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship in historical Islamic ceramic arts.

Meta Llama

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

The image shows a piece of ceramic pottery with a blue and black design, possibly from the Middle East or Asia.

  • The pottery is broken into two pieces, with the larger piece on top and the smaller piece underneath.
    • The larger piece has a flat top and a curved bottom.
    • The smaller piece is roughly circular in shape.
  • The pottery has a blue and black design that appears to be a geometric pattern.
    • The design features a combination of curved lines, shapes, and symbols.
    • The colors are muted, with a focus on blues and blacks.
  • The pottery is placed on a plain white background.
    • The background is plain and unadorned, with no other objects or features visible.
    • The pottery is centered in the image, with equal space on either side.

Overall, the image suggests that the pottery is an ancient artifact, possibly from the Middle East or Asia. The design and style of the pottery are consistent with traditional ceramics from these regions, and the broken state of the pottery suggests that it may have been excavated from an archaeological site.

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

The image depicts a broken piece of pottery with a blue and black design. The pottery is positioned in the center of the image, with its base facing downwards. It appears to be a fragment of a larger vessel, possibly a vase or bowl.

The pottery features a striking blue and black design, which is likely a form of Islamic art. The design consists of intricate patterns and shapes, including curved lines, geometric shapes, and floral motifs. The blue color is vibrant and eye-catching, while the black provides a subtle contrast.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the pottery and its design. There are no other objects or distractions in the image, allowing the viewer to focus solely on the pottery.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and unique piece of pottery with a rich cultural heritage. The intricate design and vibrant colors make it a visually appealing object, while its historical significance adds depth and meaning to the image.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic tile. The tile has a blue and white design with intricate patterns. The design appears to be an abstract representation of flowers and leaves. The tile has a rough texture, and it seems to be made of a ceramic material. The tile is placed on a white surface, which highlights its intricate design. The tile appears to be a piece of art, and it is likely to be a part of a larger collection.

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

The image features a small object, which appears to be a piece of pottery or ceramic. It is placed on a white surface. The object has a blue and black design on it. The object seems to be a broken piece of pottery. It has a round shape and a flat base. The object is probably a piece of pottery that was used for decoration.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases a fragment of a ceramic object, likely a piece of a tile or vessel. The fragment is irregularly shaped, suggesting it's a portion of a larger item that has been broken. The front surface is decorated with a vibrant and intricate pattern in shades of teal, turquoise, and dark blue against a black background. The designs include floral or abstract motifs and are reminiscent of traditional Islamic art. The edges of the fragment are rough and show the unglazed ceramic material. The fragment is placed against a plain white background, providing a clean and neutral backdrop that highlights the colors and designs on the object.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic tile, likely from a larger decorative piece. The tile is broken, with rough edges revealing the ceramic material underneath the glazed surface. The glaze is primarily a vibrant turquoise, with darker indigo and black accents. The decoration features a complex, stylized floral or vegetal motif. The upper part of the tile shows a repeating pattern of curved shapes and swirls in black against the turquoise background. Below, the design becomes denser, with smaller, rounded shapes resembling leaves or blossoms in varying shades of blue. The overall aesthetic suggests a style common in Islamic art and architecture. The piece has been set on a small base, possibly for display or conservation.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a fragment of pottery or ceramic with intricate decorative patterns. The fragment appears to be from a larger piece, possibly a bowl or a plate, and is characterized by its rich, vibrant colors and detailed designs.

The dominant color scheme includes shades of turquoise and dark blue. The design features a combination of geometric and floral patterns, typical of Islamic or Middle Eastern ceramic art. The turquoise glaze is applied over a darker background, creating a striking contrast that highlights the intricate patterns. The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, indicating that it has broken off from a larger piece.

The overall aesthetic suggests that this fragment could be from a historical or traditional piece of ceramic art, possibly from regions known for their rich ceramic traditions, such as Persia or Turkey. The craftsmanship and detail in the design reflect a high level of skill and artistry.