Human Generated Data

Title

Alabastron

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Edward P. Bliss, 1916.271

Human Generated Data

Title

Alabastron

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Edward P. Bliss, 1916.271

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-07

Pottery 96.4
Vase 96.4
Jar 96.4
Animal 66.4
Reptile 66.4
Snake 66.4
Jug 62.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-07

no person 99.1
container 98.5
pottery 97.9
vase 96.9
traditional 95.6
clay 95.5
old 95.4
ancient 95
decoration 94.6
art 94
handmade 93.5
one 92.9
still life 92.9
vintage 92.9
desktop 92.5
sculpture 91.9
antique 91.5
craft 89.1
group 88.9
isolate 88.9

Imagga
created on 2019-07-07

vase 100
jar 100
vessel 99.3
container 73.4
earthenware 25.8
decoration 25.3
jug 24.2
glass 21.2
sphere 19.3
bottle 19.1
ceramic ware 18.9
decorative 18.4
object 18.3
traditional 18.3
ornament 16.4
utensil 15.2
ball 14
old 13.9
round 13.8
celebration 13.6
whiskey jug 13.5
art 13
globe 13
culture 12.8
3d 12.4
gold 12.3
antique 12.3
ancient 12.1
pottery 12.1
yellow 11.9
ornate 11.9
style 11.9
brown 11.8
classical 11.5
holiday 11.5
color 11.1
closeup 10.8
history 10.7
ceramic 10.6
pot 10.6
craft 10.5
pitcher 10.3
celebrate 9.9
vintage 9.9
single 9.9
golden 9.5
planet 9.4
money 9.4
season 9.3
alcohol 9.2
drink 9.2
earth 9.1
world 8.9
wooden 8.8
clay 8.8
china 8.7
liquid 8.7
decorate 8.6
close 8.6
one 8.2
retro 8.2
currency 8.1
seasonal 7.9
porcelain 7.9
ceramics 7.8
black 7.8
winter 7.7
ornamental 7.6
wine 7.4
tradition 7.4
natural 7.4
light 7.3
fruit 7.3
design 7.3
global 7.3
food 7.2
beverage 7.2
life 7

Google
created on 2019-07-07

Vase 95.5
earthenware 94.2
Ceramic 87.9
Artifact 86.3
Pottery 85.3
Art 62.5
Metal 51.1
Antique 50.3

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-07

vase 98.9
pottery 78.8
earthenware 77.7
plant 69.4
ceramic ware 64
vessel 60.8
ceramic 53.6
urn 53.4
jar 46.3
stoneware 31.9
porcelain 5.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Snake
Snake 66.4%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-07

a vase sitting on a table 61.2%
a vase sitting on top of a table 57.2%
a vase is sitting on a table 50.1%

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 2025-06-07

This is an ancient ceramic vessel, specifically a type of pottery known as a lekythos, commonly used in Ancient Greece to store oils or perfumes. It has an elongated, oval-shaped body and a narrow neck with a flared, flat rim at the top. The decorative designs are characteristic of ancient Greek pottery, featuring black figures and painted motifs. The black-figure artwork is set against the clay-colored background, and the surface shows signs of wear and aging, with faded patterns and scratches. The imagery includes floral and geometric motifs, as well as what look like drapery-like elements possibly depicting a garment or abstract designs. The handle is visible on one side of the neck. Overall, this artifact is a historical piece reflecting craftsmanship and artistic aesthetics of ancient Greek culture.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts an ancient ceramic vessel, likely of Greek origin, based on its shape and design. The vessel is a slender, elongated container with a narrow neck and a wide, flat rim at the top. It has a small handle just below the rim, typical of an oinochoe or similar type of ancient pottery used for pouring liquids.

The surface of the vessel is decorated with patterns and figures applied in a dark color, contrasting with the lighter background of the clay. The decoration appears to include abstract figures and floral motifs, although the designs are somewhat faded and chipped, suggesting age-related wear.

The overall appearance is characteristic of ancient Greek pottery, which often featured such painted designs. The condition of the vessel, with visible scratches and wear, indicates that it is an artifact of considerable antiquity. The background is a plain gradient, which helps focus attention on the vessel itself.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows an ancient ceramic vessel or vase. The vessel has a rounded, bulbous shape with a narrow neck and a flat, circular lid or cap on top. The surface of the vessel is decorated with intricate patterns and designs, including what appear to be geometric shapes, flowers, and other abstract motifs. The overall color scheme is a combination of earthy tones, with shades of brown, black, and tan visible. This appears to be an ornate, decorative vessel from a historical or cultural context, likely created for functional or ceremonial purposes.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This appears to be an ancient Greek or Etruscan ceramic vessel, specifically a lekythos (a type of oil flask). It features black-figure pottery technique, where black figures are painted on the natural reddish-orange clay background. The vessel has an oval body shape that tapers toward the base, with a narrow neck and a flat disc-like rim at the top. The surface shows signs of age with some wear and crackling in the painted decoration. While there appears to be some kind of figured scene painted on the body of the vessel, the details are somewhat worn and difficult to make out clearly in this image. This type of vessel was commonly used to store olive oil and was often used in funeral rituals in ancient times.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image features an ancient, weathered clay vessel with a distinctive design. The vessel is primarily brown, with black and white markings that appear to be a form of ancient art or writing. It has a narrow neck and a wide body, with a small handle on one side. The top of the vessel is flat, and it appears to have been broken off at some point.

The background of the image is a gradient of gray, which helps to highlight the details of the vessel. Overall, the image suggests that the vessel is an artifact from an ancient civilization, possibly from Greece or Rome.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image showcases an ancient Greek vase, likely a small jug or amphora, crafted from clay and featuring a distinctive shape with a narrow neck and a handle on the side.

The vase is adorned with a dark brown design, which appears to be a depiction of a person wearing a cloak or robe, accompanied by other figures and patterns. The design is rendered in a simple yet expressive style, characteristic of ancient Greek art.

The vase is set against a plain white background, with a subtle shadow cast beneath it, suggesting that the image was captured in a studio or against a light-colored surface. The overall presentation of the vase is clean and minimalist, allowing the viewer to focus on the intricate details of the design and the craftsmanship of the ancient potter.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image shows a clay vase with a handle and a lid. The vase is painted in brown and black colors. The vase has a black design on it that resembles a human figure. The vase is placed on a white surface, which might be a table. The vase is probably a traditional vase, and it is probably used for storing or displaying something.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image shows a vase with a brown and black color scheme. The vase has a round shape with a flat bottom and a curved top. The vase has a handle on the side, and it has a circular opening at the top. The vase has a decorative design on the body, which includes a flower and a human figure. The vase appears to be made of ceramic material.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

The image features an ancient Greek pottery vessel, likely a lekythos, against a plain white background. The vessel has a slender, elongated body with a rounded base and a flaring disc-shaped mouth. A small handle is attached to the shoulder of the pot.

The vase is decorated with black figure painting on a reddish-brown background. The neck of the vessel is decorated with vertical black stripes. The main body of the vase seems to depict a winged figure, possibly a mythological creature, outlined in white and filled with black. The design on the vase is slightly faded, suggesting its age. The vase appears to be old and somewhat worn, with visible cracks and signs of age. The overall aesthetic is characteristic of ancient Greek pottery.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows an ancient Greek vase with black-figure decoration. It has an ovoid body, a narrow neck, and a wide, flat mouth or rim. There is a small handle near the neck. The vase appears to be made of clay with a light brown or terracotta color for the base material, and black paint used for the figures and decorative elements.

The figures appear to depict a mythological scene, possibly involving winged figures or deities. The image is somewhat worn, with cracks and chipping to the paint, indicating its age. The background is a plain, light gray color.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image shows an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a type of flask or bottle, characterized by its distinctive shape and decorative patterns. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Shape and Structure:

    • The vessel has an elongated, ovoid body that tapers slightly towards the base.
    • It features a narrow neck that flares out slightly at the top.
    • There is a single handle on one side, which appears to be a small, looped structure for gripping.
  2. Decoration:

    • The surface of the vessel is decorated with black-figure style painting, which is typical of ancient Greek pottery.
    • The main decorative element is a large bird, possibly an eagle or a similar bird of prey, depicted in black with intricate details. The bird's wings are spread, and it appears to be in flight.
    • Additional decorative elements include geometric patterns and possibly floral or leaf motifs around the neck and body of the vessel.
    • The background of the vessel is a reddish-brown clay, which contrasts with the black figures and patterns.
  3. Condition:

    • The vessel appears to be in relatively good condition, though there are signs of wear and some chipping, particularly around the edges and the handle.
    • The paint is somewhat faded and cracked in places, indicating its age and historical significance.
  4. Style and Origin:

    • The style of the painting and the shape of the vessel suggest it is likely from ancient Greece, possibly from the Archaic or Classical period.
    • The black-figure technique, where figures are painted in black on a reddish-brown background, was commonly used in Greek pottery during these periods.

This vessel is likely an artifact of significant historical and cultural value, providing insights into the art and daily life of ancient civilizations.