Human Generated Data

Title

Squat Lekythos (oil flask): Flying Eros

Date

c. 425 BCE

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Miss Bettina J. Kahnweiler, 1935.35.47

Human Generated Data

Title

Squat Lekythos (oil flask): Flying Eros

Date

c. 425 BCE

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Miss Bettina J. Kahnweiler, 1935.35.47

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-11

Vase 99
Jar 99
Pottery 99
Milk 93.7
Beverage 93.7
Drink 93.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

no person 99.8
pottery 98.6
vase 98.2
container 97.8
one 97.5
still life 96.4
clay 96.3
antique 95.8
retro 95
bottle 94.4
watercraft 94
jar 93.8
handmade 93.6
simplicity 91.7
jug 91.5
glass items 91.4
traditional 91.3
two 91.1
carafe 91.1
indoors 89.5

Imagga
created on 2022-06-11

vase 100
jar 100
vessel 99.5
container 87
glass 48.1
bottle 46
jug 39.5
whiskey jug 30.2
decoration 22.4
liquid 21.7
pitcher 18.5
decorative 17.5
object 16.1
old 16
alcohol 16
traditional 15.8
wine 15.1
antique 14.7
ornament 14.7
transparent 14.3
drink 14.2
flask 13.8
chemistry 13.5
laboratory 13.5
classical 13.4
art 13
ancient 13
beverage 12.8
ornate 12.8
color 12.8
black 12.6
chemical 12.5
life 11.7
experiment 11.7
vintage 11.6
science 11.6
pot 11.5
earthenware 11.5
perfume 11.4
reflection 11.4
style 11.1
culture 11.1
brown 11
ceramic 10.6
retro 10.6
medicine 10.6
research 10.5
biology 10.4
nobody 10.1
water 10
history 9.8
lab 9.7
pharmacy 9.7
close 9.7
metal 9.7
test 9.6
handle 9.6
oil 9.3
yellow 9.3
glasses 9.3
still 9.2
single 9
gold 9
equipment 9
pottery 8.9
medical 8.8
celebration 8.8
scientific 8.7
craft 8.6
food 8.5
instrument 8.4
goblet 8.2
beaker 8
porcelain 8
wineglass 7.9
glassware 7.8
bottles 7.8
clay 7.8
fluid 7.8
development 7.6
one 7.5
closeup 7.4
ceramic ware 7.4
shiny 7.1
ingredient 7

Google
created on 2022-06-11

Vase 95.1
Drinkware 91.8
Bottle 91.6
Liquid 88.6
Fluid 86.9
Serveware 84.7
Artifact 83.6
Glass bottle 75.5
Pottery 72.9
Art 70.4
Ceramic 67.8
Glass 67.8
earthenware 63.3
Still life photography 59.5
Sculpture 59.4
Monochrome photography 56.8
Barware 55.5
Drink 55.3
Flask 55.3
Still life 54.7

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-11

sitting 98.2
vase 97.7
indoor 88.1
black and white 80.4
bottle 77.8
plant 73.5
glass 68.1
earthenware 53
ceramic ware 43.5
jar 36.5
porcelain 12.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Milk
Milk 93.7%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-11

a vase sitting on a table 79%
a close up of a glass vase 78.9%
a close up of a vase 78.8%

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

a photograph of a vase with a bird on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an ancient Greek vessel, specifically a terracotta lekythos, a type of oil jar commonly used for storing oils and perfumes. The artwork on the lekythos features a winged figure in motion, possibly representing an angelic or mythological being such as Eros or Nike, appearing to fly or hover. The figure shows detailed wings and an outstretched arm, suggesting movement or interaction. Nearby, there is a small rectangular object that may indicate an altar or a structure. The vessel is painted in a black background with white or light-colored figure details, typical of the red-figure or white-ground decoration style in ancient Greek pottery. It has a narrow neck and an opening at the top, with a rounded body and a handle connecting the rim to the shoulder of the jar.

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

The image depicts an ancient Greek ceramic vessel, specifically a black-figure lekythos, which is a type of oil jar. This lekythos features a depiction of Hypnos, the personification of sleep in Greek mythology. The design shows Hypnos as a winged figure in a reclining pose, likely hovering above a representation of a bed or altar. The artwork is executed in the black-figure technique, where the figures are painted in black on the natural red color of the clay, with incised details revealing the red. The overall shape of the lekythos is typical, with a narrow neck, rounded body, and single handle. The vessel is photographed against a plain, light background, highlighting its form and the mythological scene depicted on its surface.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a black ceramic vase or vessel. The vase has a distinctive shape, with a wide body and a narrow neck. The surface of the vase is decorated with a design that appears to be an image of a winged figure or creature. The design is in a contrasting light color against the dark background of the vase. The overall appearance of the vase suggests it may be an ancient or antique ceramic object.

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

This is a black-and-white photograph of an ancient Greek lekythos (oil flask) featuring black-figure pottery decoration. The vessel has a distinctive shape with a narrow neck, wide shoulder, and a flaring mouth. On the body of the vase, there is a painted figure of what appears to be Eros or a winged figure in flight, rendered in a light color against the dark background. The figure is shown in profile with wings spread, creating a dynamic sense of movement. The pottery piece appears to be well-preserved, though there are some visible signs of age and wear. This style of pottery and decoration was common in ancient Greek art, particularly during the 6th and 5th centuries BCE.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an ancient Greek vase, likely a lekythos, which was used to hold oil for the dead. The vase is made of clay and features a narrow neck and a wide body. It has a handle on one side and a small base. The vase is decorated with a white design of a man with wings, possibly representing a god or mythological figure. The background of the image is a plain white surface, suggesting that the vase is being displayed or exhibited. Overall, the image provides a clear view of the vase's design and craftsmanship, offering insight into the art and culture of ancient Greece.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

This image depicts a black and white photograph of an ancient Greek vase, featuring a winged figure in flight. The vase is crafted from dark-colored clay, with a narrow neck and a wide body. A handle is attached to the left side of the neck, while the base of the vase is circular and flat.

The winged figure, rendered in white, is positioned on the front of the vase. It has large wings sprouting from its back and appears to be in mid-flight, with its right arm extended forward and its left arm bent at the elbow. The figure's legs are also bent, as if it is about to land or take off. The background of the image is a plain white surface, suggesting that the photograph was taken in a studio setting. Overall, the image presents a striking representation of ancient Greek art and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a black-figure Greek vase, likely from the Archaic period. The vase features a stylized depiction of a winged figure, possibly a deity or a hero, flying across the surface. The figure is rendered in white against the dark background of the vase, with intricate details such as wings, a helmet, and a shield. The vase has a narrow neck and a rounded body, with a small handle on one side. The image is a monochromatic photograph, likely taken in a museum or archaeological setting.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a black vase with a white design on it. The vase is standing on a white surface. The vase has a narrow neck and a wide body. The design on the vase is of a person with wings and a hat. The person is flying and seems to be holding something in his hand. The vase has a shiny surface. The image is in black and white.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases a black-figure lekythos, a type of ancient Greek oil flask. The vase has a distinctive shape with a tall, flaring mouth, a slender neck, a rounded body, and a small base.

The main decoration on the lekythos depicts a winged figure, likely Eros (the Greek god of love), in mid-flight. The figure is rendered in white, contrasting against the black background of the vase. The wings are spread, and the figure's body is dynamically posed. A small white square and a partial white crescent shape is also visible.

The image is in black and white, which gives a strong contrast and highlights the details of the pottery and the painted decoration.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The image shows a black and white photo of an ancient Greek ceramic jug. The jug has a rounded body that tapers to a narrow neck and flared opening. A simple handle is attached to the side. The body of the jug is decorated with a white figure of a winged man in flight. The man is nude with arms outstretched and legs extended, as if in mid-air. The wings are large and detailed, giving the impression of upward movement. The background is a solid black, typical of black-figure pottery from ancient Greece. The jug sits on a circular base. The photo is well-lit, with a neutral backdrop, allowing the details of the jug and its decoration to be clearly seen.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a black-figure pottery vessel, likely an ancient Greek lekythos, which is a type of ceramic container used for storing oil, particularly olive oil. The vessel is characterized by a narrow neck, a single handle, and a broad, rounded body that tapers towards the base.

The decoration on the body of the vessel features a white-on-black figure of a winged human, possibly a depiction of a mythological figure such as Eros or a similar deity. The figure appears to be in motion, with one arm extended forward and the other arm bent at the elbow, holding an object. The wings are outstretched, and the figure is shown in a dynamic pose, suggesting movement or flight.

The vessel's surface is predominantly black, with the figure and some additional details rendered in white. There is a horizontal band near the base of the vessel, which is also painted white. The overall style and technique suggest that this piece is from the Archaic or Classical period of ancient Greek art.