Unable to open [object Object]: HTTP 0 attempting to load TileSource

Human Generated Data

Title

Bow of a Navicella Fibula

Date

late 8th-7th century BCE

People

-

Classification

Jewelry

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of The Misses Norton, 1920.44.242

Human Generated Data

Title

Bow of a Navicella Fibula

Date

late 8th-7th century BCE

Classification

Jewelry

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of The Misses Norton, 1920.44.242

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Bronze 99.9
Figurine 98.7
Animal 92.1
Cushion 84.2
Home Decor 84.2
Mammal 72.6
Art 62.8
Sculpture 62.8
Statue 57.3
Sea Life 56.9
Whale 56.9
Food 56
Produce 56
Accessories 55.5
Gemstone 55.5
Jewelry 55.5
Electronics 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

nature 97.3
reptile 96.4
disjunct 94.5
no person 94.5
desktop 94.3
one 94.3
prehistoric 91.7
color 90.7
bird 90.7
cutout 89.6
animal 88.7
wildlife 87.8
lizard 86.7
illustration 85.3
environment 83.9
dinosaur 83
head 81.8
isolated 81.3
exotic 80
tropical 78.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

gastropod 39.1
slug 33.9
animal 33
mollusk 31.9
invertebrate 27.3
sea turtle 19.2
turtle 19
larva 18.3
close 18.2
snail 16.2
wildlife 14.2
chameleon 14
reptile 12.8
closeup 12.1
food 12.1
water 12
slow 11.7
organism 11.5
wild 11.3
animals 11.1
head 10.9
natural 10
vegetable 9.5
healthy 9.4
fresh 9.1
hammer 9.1
freshness 9.1
leaf 8.5
nobody 8.5
garden 8.4
color 8.3
health 8.3
environment 8.2
insect 8
cute 7.9
black 7.8
creature 7.7
eating 7.6
organic 7.5
mammal 7.5
bird 7.4
brown 7.4
colorful 7.2
wet 7.1
sea 7

Google
created on 2023-10-30

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

sky 98.9
elephant 91

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

Sculpture

AWS Rekognition

Bird 92.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

pets animals 92.4%
paintings art 6.1%
nature landscape 1.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a close up of an elephant 60.2%
a large elephant 37.2%
the head of an elephant 37.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a small bronze statue of a bird on a white background

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a bronze bird with a green head and tail

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a small, curved object made of metal, likely bronze or a similar alloy, with a patinated surface showing signs of aging and corrosion. The item appears to be ancient, possibly an artifact. It has a textured, greenish hue caused by oxidation and weathering over time. The overall shape resembles a hook or claw, with one end tapered and the other rounded, possibly designed for attachment or holding something. It could be a piece of jewelry, a tool, or a decorative element from an archaeological context.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image shows an ancient bronze crossbow brooch, a type of decorative fastening used in clothing. The brooch is characterized by its curved shape and intricate design, typical of Roman antiquity. The surface displays an aged patina with greenish hues, indicating the weathering and oxidation of the bronze over time. The object is photographed against a neutral light background, emphasizing its historical craftsmanship and textural details.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows a weathered and corroded metal object, likely an ancient artifact or tool. The object has a curved, hook-like shape and is covered in a greenish-blue patina, indicating it has been exposed to the elements for a long period of time. The surface of the object appears rough and textured, with visible signs of oxidation and weathering. The overall appearance suggests this is an old, well-worn item that has been preserved through the passage of time.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This appears to be an ancient bronze or copper artifact with a distinctive curved or crescent shape. The surface shows a patina of green and dark gray oxidation typical of aged bronze or copper objects. The piece has a smooth, curved form that arches like a bridge or rainbow shape, with tapered ends. The texture appears rough and weathered, suggesting it has significant age. This could be an archaeological artifact, possibly part of a larger object or ornament. The green coloration is likely verdigris, the natural patina that forms on copper and bronze objects over time through exposure to air and moisture.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image features an ancient bronze object, likely a tool or ornament, characterized by its curved shape and pointed end. The object is positioned at a slight angle, with its curved side facing the viewer.

Key Features:

  • Shape: The object has a curved shape, resembling a crescent or a hook.
  • Material: It is made of bronze, evident from the green patina.
  • Size: The object is relatively small, with a length of approximately 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm).
  • Surface: The surface of the object is rough and textured, suggesting wear and tear over time.
  • Color: The object has a greenish tint, indicating the presence of copper oxide.
  • Background: The background of the image is a plain white surface, with a subtle shadow cast by the object.

Overall Impression:

The image presents an intriguing and mysterious object, inviting the viewer to speculate about its purpose and history. The bronze material and curved shape suggest a functional object, possibly used for a specific task or ritual. The green patina and rough surface texture add to the object's age and authenticity, making it a fascinating artifact for historians and collectors alike.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a small, curved object with a weathered appearance, featuring a greenish patina. The object is positioned at an angle, with its left side closer to the viewer and its right side further away. It has a rounded top and a pointed end on the left side, while the right side appears to be broken off.

The object's surface exhibits a mottled texture, with shades of green, brown, and black visible. A small, circular protrusion is located near the center of the object, adding to its unique appearance.

The background of the image is white, with a subtle shadow cast by the object underneath it. This suggests that the object is being displayed against a plain backdrop, possibly for photographic or illustrative purposes.

Overall, the image presents a detailed view of the object's shape, texture, and coloration, inviting the viewer to examine its intricate features.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image features a bronze artifact with a distinctive curved shape, reminiscent of a horn. The object is primarily green and brown in color, indicating a patina from age. It has a textured surface with visible wear and corrosion, suggesting it is an ancient piece. The horn-like form curves upwards and outwards, giving it a robust and somewhat organic appearance. The base of the artifact is slightly thicker, and there is a small protrusion at the tip, adding to its unique form. The shadow of the object falls to the right, indicating a light source from the left.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

An ancient object is placed on a white background. The object seems to be made of bronze, with a green patina. The object has a curved shape, with a flat base and a pointed tip. The surface of the object is textured, with small ridges and bumps. The object's color is a mix of green and brown, with some areas having a darker shade.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-28

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a weathered, dark metal object against a light gray background. The object is shaped like a curved handle or a bow with a spout-like extension on one end. The surface of the metal is rough and textured, with patches of green oxidation or corrosion, suggesting it is made of bronze or a similar alloy. There is a circular detail or attachment point near the apex of the curve. The object has an overall aged and antique appearance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-28

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image shows a small, antique metal object against a plain white background. The object appears to be made of a dark metal, likely bronze or a similar alloy, and has a significant amount of verdigris (greenish patina) on its surface, indicating its age.

Detailed Description:

  • Shape: The object has an intriguing, curving shape. It arches like a crescent or the stem of a question mark. It's not immediately clear what its function was.
  • Texture and Color: The object has a rough, weathered texture. The dark metal is heavily marked by the green verdigris, which appears to be the product of corrosion over time. The green patina is distributed unevenly across the surface.
  • Details: At one end, it appears to taper to a small, more defined tip. There's a rounded knob-like feature in the middle of the object.
  • Composition: The item is positioned in the center of the frame. The neutral background helps emphasize the object, its color, and its details.

Inference:

The object most likely dates back to an earlier historical period, possibly a Roman or Greek artifact, considering its metal composition and general style. Its form suggests that it may have been part of a larger object or mechanism, perhaps a decorative element or a part of a harness. Without further context, its purpose remains unclear, adding to its mysterious character.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an ancient artifact made of bronze or a similar metal. The object appears to be a small sculpture or figurine, possibly representing an animal. The form is somewhat abstract and worn, making it difficult to identify the exact animal it represents, but it has a distinct snout and a curved body. The surface of the artifact shows signs of oxidation, with patches of greenish patina, indicating it is quite old. The sculpture is positioned against a plain, light-colored background, highlighting its details and texture.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-08-05

The image depicts an ancient bronze sculpture of a mythological or symbolic creature. The figure has a curved, elongated body with a small, rounded head that features a pointed snout, suggesting a creature like a bird or a mythical beast. The body curves gracefully, ending in a tail-like tip. The surface of the sculpture shows signs of age and patina, indicating it is an artifact that has been exposed to the elements for a long time, possibly to a greenish-blue patina known as verdigris. The craftsmanship suggests it may be from a historical or archaeological context, possibly from a civilization that valued such figurative representations in bronze. The background is plain white, which helps to emphasize the sculpture itself.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-08-05

The image shows an ancient artifact, likely a piece of metalwork, possibly bronze or copper given the patina and greenish hues indicative of oxidation over time. The object has a curved, abstract form, reminiscent of a stylized animal, such as a bird or a fish, with a prominent pointed tip that could represent a beak or a tail. The surface is rough and textured, showing signs of age and wear. The object is photographed against a plain white background, which highlights its shape and details. The lighting suggests that the object is being displayed in a museum or gallery setting.