Human Generated Data

Title

SHERD

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Miss Bettina J. Kahnweiler, 1935.35.71.I

Human Generated Data

Title

SHERD

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Miss Bettina J. Kahnweiler, 1935.35.71.I

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Brick 98.2
Wood 92.2
Sweets 81.9
Food 81.9
Confectionery 81.9
Invertebrate 75.4
Animal 75.4
Wasp 75.4
Hornet 75.4
Bee 75.4
Insect 75.4
Andrena 75.4
Meal 61.9
Dish 59.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

food 97.8
no person 97.5
desktop 97
disjunct 97
text 95.7
chocolate 95
sweet 94.2
stranded 93.4
refreshment 91.8
paper 91.7
closeup 90.7
confection 90.1
old 89.6
square 89
isolated 88.6
candy 88.2
diet 86.6
dark 86.4
epicure 86.4
texture 86.3

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

stamp 100
die 88.7
shaping tool 66.8
bread 46.3
food 42.7
tool 42.6
brown 39.1
loaf 34.1
bakery 33.5
breakfast 29.2
meal 28.5
closeup 27.7
slice 27.3
wheat 26.7
close 25.2
diet 25.1
tasty 24.3
nutrition 23.5
snack 23.1
healthy 22.7
crust 21.3
baked 20.7
delicious 19.9
doormat 19
fresh 19
eating 18.5
pastry 18
toast 17.8
grain 17.6
eat 16.8
dessert 16.8
sweet 16.6
nobody 16.4
gourmet 16.2
detail 16.1
natural 16.1
mat 16
organic 16
bake 15.5
studio 14.5
whole 14.4
piece 14.2
baker 13.7
rye 13.7
color 12.8
cereal 12.6
objects 12.2
chocolate 11.9
life 11.7
dark 11.7
cut 11.7
sliced 11.6
candy 11.6
floor cover 11.4
sugar 11.3
stack 11.1
traditional 10.8
kitchen 9.9
carbohydrates 9.9
seal 9.8
group 9.7
nutritious 9.5
object 8.8
cookies 8.8
biscuit 8.8
flour 8.8
baking 8.7
sandwich 8.7
treat 8.6
seed 8.4
fat 8.4
still 8.3
one 8.2
brick 8.1
covering 7.9
crunchy 7.8
crisp 7.8
hunger 7.8
board 7.8
slices 7.8
lunch 7.7
fiber 7.7
horizontal 7.5
cake 7.5
heap 7.5
freshness 7.5
dry 7.4
yellow 7.3
square 7.3
stone 7.2

Google
created on 2019-07-07

Beige 83.8
Ring 53.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

coin 66.2

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a piece of paper 51.7%
a piece of wood 51.6%
a close up of a piece of paper 42.8%

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

a photograph of a piece of paper with a piece of paper on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This is an image of a small fragment of pottery or ceramic, likely an ancient artifact. The piece is reddish-brown in color and features black painted geometric designs. On the left side, there is a pattern resembling a series of interconnected shapes, possibly loops or spirals. On the right side, there are parallel, evenly spaced vertical stripes. The shard has an uneven, jagged edge, indicating it is broken from a larger object. The white background provides a clean, minimalist contrast to highlight the artifact.

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

The image depicts a small fragment of pottery or ceramic, possibly an ancient shard, with a piece of decorative pattern on its surface. The shard has a reddish-brown base color with dark brown or black geometric designs. The design includes what seems to be a meander, or Greek key pattern, on one part, and a series of vertical lines or stripes following it. The shard is set against a plain, light background, possibly to highlight the details and color of the pottery piece. It appears to be a broken piece, indicative of a larger artifact from which it originated.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a piece of ancient pottery or ceramic fragment. The fragment has a decorative pattern on it, consisting of geometric shapes and lines. The pattern appears to be a repeating design, possibly inspired by ancient architectural or cultural motifs. The material looks to be a reddish-brown clay or earthenware, suggesting this fragment may have been part of a larger ceramic object from an archaeological site or historical context.

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 ceramics. The piece has a pinkish-brown terracotta color and features a decorative pattern consisting of geometric designs - specifically some meander or Greek key patterns and parallel stripes painted in a darker color on its surface. The fragment appears to be photographed against a white background, and it looks like an archaeological artifact that would typically be found at an ancient site or in a museum collection.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a small, irregularly shaped piece of pottery with a distinctive design.

The pottery is light brown and features a pattern of dark brown lines and symbols. The lines are arranged in a series of vertical stripes, with some of them extending horizontally across the piece. The symbols appear to be stylized representations of Greek letters, although they are not clearly legible.

The background of the image is white, suggesting that the pottery is being displayed against a plain backdrop. This could be for the purpose of showcasing the piece's design and details, or it may be part of a larger collection of artifacts being documented or studied.

Overall, the image provides a clear view of the pottery's design and craftsmanship, highlighting its unique features and aesthetic appeal.

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

The image depicts a small, broken piece of pottery with a decorative design. The pottery is light brown in color and features a geometric pattern consisting of lines and shapes. The design includes a series of vertical lines, some of which are thicker than others, as well as a few horizontal lines that intersect with the vertical ones. Additionally, there are some curved shapes that resemble spirals or coils.

The pottery appears to be quite old, with visible signs of wear and tear. It is likely that it was created using traditional techniques and materials, such as clay and natural pigments. The design on the pottery suggests that it may have been used for ceremonial or ritual purposes, although its exact function is unclear.

Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistic expression of ancient cultures. It highlights the importance of preserving and studying these artifacts to gain a deeper understanding of our shared human heritage.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a fragment of a terracotta object, likely a piece of pottery or a tile. The fragment is small, with a rough, uneven surface indicative of its ancient and weathered state. The visible part of the object shows a section of incised lines and patterns, suggesting it was part of a larger decorative piece. The lines are simple and geometric, with a combination of straight and curved elements. The color of the fragment is a muted, earthy brown, typical of terracotta materials. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, which helps to highlight the details of the fragment. The overall appearance of the fragment is that of an artifact from a historical or archaeological context, possibly from an ancient civilization.

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

The image depicts a small, rectangular piece of what appears to be pottery or a similar material. The object has a worn and aged appearance, with visible signs of wear and tear. The surface of the object features some indistinct markings or inscriptions, possibly in a foreign language or script. The overall color of the object is a muted, earthy tone, suggesting that it may be made of clay or a similar material. The object is placed on a plain, white background, which helps to highlight its unique features and textures.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a pottery shard with a light brown background. The decoration on the shard consists of a pattern of right angles with short vertical lines connected to the tops of the angles, resembling a repeating maze. Next to this pattern is a series of parallel vertical lines. The decoration is dark brown. The shard appears to be broken on all sides. The background is plain white.

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

The image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic object, possibly a piece of pottery. The fragment has a light brown, rough surface and appears to be weathered or aged. On its surface, there are decorative elements in a darker brown or black color. The design includes a meander pattern on one end, and vertical stripes on the other end. The background is plain white.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of what appears to be a piece of ancient pottery or ceramic. The fragment is relatively small and has a rough, uneven edge, indicating it has broken off from a larger piece. The surface of the fragment shows signs of wear and age, with a somewhat weathered appearance.

The most notable feature of the fragment is the presence of decorative patterns. There are several vertical lines painted in a dark color, likely black or dark brown, against a lighter background, which is a common characteristic of certain styles of ancient pottery. Additionally, there is a distinct, stylized symbol or character that resembles a cursive or calligraphic script, which might be indicative of a specific cultural or historical context.

The overall color of the fragment is a light brown or beige, typical of many ancient ceramics. The texture appears to be somewhat rough, with visible imperfections and slight discoloration, further suggesting its age and possible archaeological significance.