Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of John protospatharios and katepano of Ras (X c.)

Date

X c.

People

-

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.2444

Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of John protospatharios and katepano of Ras (X c.)

Date

X c.

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.2444

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Coin 97.6
Money 97.6
Bread 86.1
Food 86.1
Ammunition 78.2
Grenade 78.2
Weapon 78.2
Dime 66.6
Nickel 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

no person 99.5
old 98.2
ancient 97.1
currency 95.5
round out 94
worn 93
wealth 92.9
money 91.4
antique 91.2
rusty 91.2
one 90.7
retro 89.8
symbol 88.6
isolate 88.5
isolated 88.4
nature 88.4
copper 87.5
heavy 86.1
stacks 85.7
desktop 85.6

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

walnut 59.3
nut 53.4
edible nut 53.1
food 35.1
seed 34.7
fruit 29.5
spice 27
mollusk 22.4
brown 21.4
close 21.1
natural 18.7
invertebrate 17.9
bivalve 17.7
meal 17.1
bread 16.9
breakfast 16.8
fresh 16.4
healthy 15.8
bakery 15.4
stone 15.2
organic 15.1
loaf 14.6
baked 13.1
closeup 12.8
tasty 12.5
gastropod 11.8
eat 11.7
object 11.7
cockle 11.7
rock 11.3
snack 11.1
vegetable 10.9
diet 10.5
eating 10.1
pebble 9.8
animal 9.7
bake 9.6
shell 9.6
wheat 9.5
round 9.5
pastry 9.5
stack 9.2
health 9
abalone 9
produce 9
crust 8.7
whole 8.6
stones 8.5
tropical 8.5
gourmet 8.5
nutrition 8.4
grain 8.3
delicious 8.3
full 8.2
slice 8.2
coconut 7.9
sweet 7.9
cooking 7.9
rye 7.8
baking 7.8
section 7.7
lunch 7.7
dinner 7.6
heap 7.5
freshness 7.5
traditional 7.5
fat 7.5
cook 7.3
ripe 7.3
pistachio 7.2
cut 7.2
plant 7.2
life 7
agriculture 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

artifact 85.2
coin 84.1
history 75
ancient history 74.2
money 55.8
currency 53.9
cash 51.1
medal 50.9

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

coin 92.8
bottlecap 66.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Grenade
Bread 86.1%
Grenade 78.2%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 75.3%
food drinks 24.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a close up of a coin 88.6%
a coin on a table 77.2%
close up of a coin 77.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a close up of a coin with a cross on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows two sides of an aged and corroded coin or circular seal, possibly made of metal. The surface appears rough due to wear and corrosion, with clear discoloration and evidence of aging.

On the left side, there is a design featuring a central cross, with indistinct symbols or letters surrounding it. These markings are worn and difficult to fully discern.

On the right side, there is text arranged in rows. While the exact words are unclear, the lettering appears to be in block style and may indicate a historical or official purpose. The edges of both sides are outlined with slightly raised rims.

The ruler shown on the right edge of the image is likely included for scale, suggesting the object is small in size and studied for archaeological or historical purposes.

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient lead seal. The seal is circular and has a roughly textured surface with some corrosion and wear, suggesting it is quite old.

On the left side of the image, the first side of the seal is visible. It has a cross in the center, and each of the four quadrants formed by the cross contains Greek letters. The letters are somewhat worn and difficult to discern clearly.

On the right side of the image, the second side of the seal is visible. This side also has Greek letters arranged in lines. The text is quite worn, making it challenging to read in its entirety. The letters appear to be in a square or rectangular arrangement.

A portion of a scale or measuring tool is visible on the right edge of the image, providing a sense of the size of the seal. The overall appearance of the seal, with its Greek text and cross, suggests it may be of Byzantine origin or related to Eastern Christianity.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows two ancient coins or medallions. They appear to be made of a rough, earthy material, likely stone or clay. The coins have intricate designs and inscriptions on them, suggesting they are from an ancient civilization. The inscriptions appear to be in a script that is unfamiliar to me, so I cannot decipher the specific text. The coins have a weathered, aged appearance, indicating they are historical artifacts.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This appears to be an ancient clay seal or bulla, which is a type of clay impression used to authenticate documents or mark ownership in antiquity. The seal shows some inscriptions or symbols, though they appear weathered and aged. The artifact has an oval shape and a grayish-brown coloring typical of ancient clay items. There appears to be some kind of writing or symbols pressed into its surface, though they're not entirely clear in this image. A measurement scale is visible on the right side of the photograph, suggesting this is likely a documented archaeological find. The surface texture shows signs of age and wear, with some rougher areas and what appears to be mineral deposits or discoloration from being buried for potentially hundreds or thousands of years.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image presents two ancient coins, each with a distinct design and inscription. The coins are circular in shape, with a rough and worn appearance, suggesting they have been exposed to the elements for an extended period.

  • Coin 1:
    • The left coin features a cross in the center, surrounded by a circle.
    • The cross is divided into four quadrants, with the top-left quadrant containing the letters "W" and "S", while the bottom-left quadrant has the letters "B" and "A".
    • The top-right quadrant displays the letters "W" and "S", and the bottom-right quadrant shows the letters "B" and "A".
    • The circle surrounding the cross is incomplete, with a noticeable gap at the top.
  • Coin 2:
    • The right coin has a similar design to the left coin, with a cross in the center and a circle surrounding it.
    • However, the letters on this coin are more difficult to decipher due to their worn condition.
    • The top-left quadrant contains the letters "W" and "S", while the bottom-left quadrant has the letters "B" and "A".
    • The top-right quadrant displays the letters "W" and "S", and the bottom-right quadrant shows the letters "B" and "A".
    • The circle surrounding the cross is also incomplete, with a noticeable gap at the top.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient coins with similar designs, featuring crosses and circles with inscriptions that are difficult to decipher due to their worn condition. The coins appear to be from the same era, but further analysis would be required to determine their exact origin and significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows two ancient coins, possibly from the Byzantine Empire, with a scale on the right side. The coins are made of metal and have a rough texture, with visible signs of wear and tear. They are circular in shape and have a raised edge around the perimeter.

The coin on the left has a cross in the center, surrounded by four Greek letters: "Χ" (chi), "Ρ" (rho), "Ω" (omega), and "Σ" (sigma). The coin on the right has several lines of text, but they are not legible due to the poor condition of the coin.

The background of the image is white, with a slight shadow cast by the coins. The scale on the right side of the image appears to be a ruler or measuring tape, with black and white markings indicating different units of measurement. Overall, the image suggests that the coins are being studied or examined for their historical significance or value.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows two round, antique-looking objects placed on a white surface. The objects appear to be made of clay and have a rough texture. They are likely ancient coins or tokens, given their shape and appearance. The coins have some text inscribed on them, possibly in a foreign language, and a cross symbol is visible on one of the coins. The coins seem to be in a state of disrepair, with some parts missing or damaged.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows two old coins with some inscriptions on them. The coins are placed on a white surface, and they are facing each other. The coin on the left has a cross symbol with some text written in a foreign language. The coin on the right has some text written in a foreign language. The text on the coin on the right appears to be written in a slanting position. The coins appear to be old and worn out.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

The image shows two sides of a Byzantine lead seal. Each side is circular with raised edges. The seal appears aged and weathered, with a textured surface. On one side, there is a cross at the center, with inscriptions in Greek around it, arranged in a symmetrical pattern. The other side features more lines of Greek text, also arranged in a structured format. The seal appears to be an artifact, possibly used for authentication or identification in the Byzantine era. The object is set against a neutral background.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

The image shows two ancient lead seals, likely from the Byzantine period. Both are circular, with a raised border and show signs of age and wear, including encrustations and a worn texture.

Left Seal: Features a Greek cross in the center. The four arms of the cross have inscriptions, and the seal overall has a weathered look.

Right Seal: This seal also has a circular shape and inscriptions. The text is arranged in lines. The lettering style suggests an ancient origin.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin or seal. Here is a detailed description of each side:

  1. Left Side (Obverse):

    • The left side features a cross with expanded terminals, indicating a Christian symbol.
    • There are letters or symbols on either side of the cross, which appear to be in a script that might be Greek or another ancient language.
    • The design is relatively simple and worn, suggesting it has been used and handled over time.
  2. Right Side (Reverse):

    • The right side contains an inscription in a vertical arrangement. The letters are also in what appears to be an ancient script, possibly Greek.
    • The inscription is more detailed and covers a larger portion of the surface.
    • The condition of this side also shows signs of wear, similar to the obverse.

The coin or seal likely has historical and cultural significance, possibly related to religious or administrative use in an ancient civilization. The worn condition indicates it has been in circulation or use for some time.

Text analysis

Amazon

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