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Human Generated Data

Title

Lamp with Helmeted Head and Owl on Discus

Date

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People

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Classification

Lighting Devices

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Percy S. Straus, 1926.21.25

Human Generated Data

Title

Lamp with Helmeted Head and Owl on Discus

Classification

Lighting Devices

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Percy S. Straus, 1926.21.25

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Bronze 93.3
Head 91
Animal 82.5
Reptile 82.5
Hole 82.4
Jug 76.6
Pottery 74.2
Goblet 56
Glass 56

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

pottery 99.9
clay 99.5
ceramic 99.3
art 99.3
no person 99
sculpture 98.6
container 97.9
decoration 97.5
one 97.2
earthenware 97.2
ancient 96.8
handmade 96.1
bird 96.1
jug 95.6
old 95.3
souvenir 95
cutout 94.9
vase 94.7
arts and crafts 94.3
porcelain 93.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

ocarina 100
wind instrument 100
musical instrument 96.1
old 16.7
close 13.7
head 13.4
birdhouse 12.9
piggy 12.5
brown 12.5
object 11
wood 10.8
sculpture 10.7
shelter 10.5
ancient 10.4
black 10.2
bank 9.8
skull 9.8
human 9.7
carving 9.7
wooden 9.7
art 9.5
decoration 9.4
money 9.3
bark 9
scary 8.7
face 8.5
mask 8.5
food 8.4
symbol 8.1
eye 8
steel 7.9
cinnamon 7.8
spice 7.6
finance 7.6
savings 7.4
metal 7.2
protective covering 7.2
sweet 7.1
animal 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Wood 84.9
Artifact 84.7
Art 81.9
Snout 75.2
Metal 70.2
Sculpture 67.2
Creative arts 65.3
Musical instrument 62.3
Circle 59.9
Rock 59.8
Carving 51.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

ocarina 64.9
stone 12.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Snake

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Snake 82.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

pets animals 42.3%
food drinks 35.2%
paintings art 21.7%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a clay potted animal shaped like a head

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts an ancient ceramic oil lamp. It is made of terracotta, with a reddish-brown hue and earthy patina from age. The lamp has a rounded body with a central fill hole, surrounded by a faint decorative pattern, possibly etched or molded. At the front, there's a spout-like opening for the wick. A handle is positioned at the back for holding or hanging. The piece appears worn and weathered, indicating its historical usage and antiquity.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image shows an ancient oil lamp made of clay, with a distinct spout and handle. It has an oval shape, and its surface exhibits decorative patterns and carvings. The lamp features two openings: a larger one on top for pouring oil and a smaller one at the tip of the spout, which would have held a wick. The clay's color is a mix of reddish-brown and earthy tones, indicative of its age and the natural material it was made from. The lamp appears worn, with visible signs of usage and weathering over time.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-22

The image appears to show an ancient, carved stone object that resembles the head of an animal, possibly a rabbit or hare. The object has a distinct shape with a prominent eye socket and a hollow opening, suggesting it may have been used for some ceremonial or decorative purpose. The surface of the object is weathered and textured, with visible markings and patterns that give it an aged, rustic appearance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-22

This appears to be an ancient terracotta oil lamp, likely from the Roman or early Christian period. It's made of clay and has a reddish-brown color typical of fired ceramics. The lamp has two openings - one larger hole on top where oil would have been added, and a smaller hole at what appears to be the "nozzle" end where the wick would have been placed. The surface shows decorative patterns or reliefs, though they appear somewhat worn with age. The object has the characteristic curved, teardrop shape common to ancient Mediterranean oil lamps. These types of lamps were essential household items used for lighting in ancient times.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts an ancient clay lamp, likely from the Roman period, with a distinctive shape and features.

  • The lamp is made of clay and has a light brown color with darker brown markings.
    • The surface of the lamp appears rough and textured.
    • The lamp has a small handle on the left side.
    • There are two holes on the front of the lamp: one large hole in the center and a smaller hole to the right.
    • The lamp has a spout on the right side, which would have been used to direct the oil flow.
  • The background of the image is a plain white surface, suggesting that the lamp is being displayed or photographed for documentation or educational purposes.

Overall, the image provides a clear view of the lamp's design and features, highlighting its unique characteristics and historical significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts an ancient clay oil lamp, characterized by its weathered and aged appearance. The lamp's body is primarily brown, with a lighter shade on top and a darker tone on the bottom. A handle protrudes from the top-left side, while a spout extends from the bottom-right corner. Two circular openings are visible: one at the top center and another at the bottom-right corner.

The lamp is positioned at an angle, with the handle pointing towards the upper-left corner of the image and the spout pointing towards the lower-right corner. The background is a plain white surface, which suggests that the image may be a product photo or part of a museum or archaeological collection. Overall, the image presents a detailed view of an ancient clay oil lamp, showcasing its unique design and weathered appearance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image features an antique clay lamp. The lamp is in the shape of a fish, with a small hole at the top, which is the opening for the wick. The lamp has a flat bottom and a spout on the side, which is the opening for the oil. The lamp is painted in a reddish-brown color and has some cracks and chips on its surface. The lamp is placed on a white surface, which is probably a table.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a ceramic oil lamp that is brownish in color. It has a handle on the left side, and a hole is in the center of the lamp. On the right side, there is a hole with a nozzle-like structure. The surface of the lamp has some designs. The lamp appears to be an antique, and the surface is a bit dirty.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-19

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows an ancient clay oil lamp against a plain white background. The lamp is made of terracotta and appears to be weathered or aged, giving it a muted earthy tone. It features a round, bulbous body with a handle on the back and a spout on the front. There's a large hole on the top of the body for filling the lamp with oil. Decorative patterns and textures are visible on the surface of the lamp, suggesting some form of ornamentation or design. The overall style and material indicate that it is likely an artifact from an ancient civilization.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-19

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases an ancient oil lamp. It appears to be made of terracotta or a similar earthenware material, exhibiting a weathered, earthy color palette with shades of brown and tan. The lamp has a rounded body with a handle on one side, an opening for filling the oil in the center, and a nozzle-like spout with a small hole at the end for the wick. The surface of the lamp has intricate, raised decorative patterns, likely floral or geometric in design. The piece has an aged appearance, which suggests it is an antique artifact. The background is a clean, plain white.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an ancient oil lamp made of clay or terracotta. This type of lamp is characteristic of those used in ancient Roman and Greek times. The lamp has a rounded body with a handle on one side, which would have been used for holding and carrying the lamp. The body of the lamp features intricate decorative patterns, possibly floral or geometric designs, which were likely impressed into the clay before it was fired.

The lamp has two openings: one larger central hole where the oil would have been poured in and the wick placed, and a smaller nozzle at the front where the wick would protrude to be lit. The nozzle is slightly elongated, allowing the flame to be directed away from the body of the lamp. The overall appearance suggests that this lamp was used for lighting in domestic or ritual settings in ancient times.

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