Human Generated Data

Title

One Leaf from "Buddhist Manuscript: Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Verses (Sanskrit: Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita)" (Folio )

Date

early 12th century

People

-

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cary Welch, 1973.90.3.4

Human Generated Data

Title

One Leaf from "Buddhist Manuscript: Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Verses (Sanskrit: Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita)" (Folio )

Date

early 12th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cary Welch, 1973.90.3.4

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-06-05

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Clarifai
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Imagga
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Google
created on 2019-06-05

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Microsoft
created on 2019-06-05

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Imagga
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Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-05

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Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a copy of a text.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a piece of writing on a piece of wood

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a manuscript of the sutras of the sutras of the sutras of the

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

This image depicts an ancient manuscript written on a long rectangular piece of dried palm leaf, a traditional medium used in South Asia, particularly in India, for writing scriptures and scholarly texts. The surface shows dense lines of text written in a script that resembles ancient Indian scripts such as Devanagari. The text is neatly arranged in columns and has a uniform appearance, indicating meticulous manual transcription. The manuscript also has round holes, which were typically used for binding multiple leaves together. The script appears to be neatly inscribed with great care, preserving the text for generations. The edges of the palm leaf are slightly frayed, indicating its age and use over time.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-17

The image you've provided shows an ancient manuscript or document, possibly made of a material like palm leaf, bamboo, or wood. It features a long, narrow strip with holes punctured through it, possibly for binding or to keep multiple strips together. The surface contains rows of neatly inscribed characters that are scripted in black ink. The characters appear to be from a script used in historical contexts, possibly from an Asian language or an ancient writing system, which would require specific expertise to identify and translate.

The physical condition of the manuscript indicates age and wear, suggesting it is an artifact with historical and cultural significance. The aging process is evident from the discoloration of the material and the frayed edges. Such manuscripts were often used in ancient times for recording important texts like religious scriptures, legal codes, or literary works. This particular piece is segmented into three larger panels, which could imply that it is a part of a larger set of documents or a longer text.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This appears to be an ancient manuscript or text written on palm leaves, which was a common writing material in South and Southeast Asia. The text appears to be written in Sanskrit or a similar ancient Indic script, with neat rows of characters carefully inscribed on the dried palm leaf surface. The manuscript has a brownish-tan color typical of aged palm leaf manuscripts, and you can see multiple lines of text running horizontally across the leaf. There are also what appear to be holes in the leaf, which were typically used to string multiple leaves together to form a complete manuscript book. This type of document was commonly used for recording religious texts, literature, and scholarly works in ancient India and other parts of Asia.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This appears to be a traditional Sanskrit or ancient Indian manuscript written on a palm leaf. It's a long, rectangular piece with neat rows of text written in what looks like Devanagari or a similar ancient Indian script. The palm leaf has a yellowish-brown color that comes with age, and there are holes punched through it which were typically used to bind multiple leaves together with string. The text is densely written in three sections across the leaf. This type of manuscript was a common method of preserving religious texts, literature, and scholarly works in ancient India and other parts of South and Southeast Asia. The preservation appears to be quite good, with the text still clearly legible despite the age of the document.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-17

The image appears to be a long, narrow, wooden scroll or board covered in intricate, densely-packed text or writing in an Asian script, likely Sanskrit or a similar language. The text appears to be carefully inscribed or engraved onto the surface of the wooden object. The overall impression is of a historically significant, scholarly or religious document preserved in this unique format.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image depicts a long, narrow, rectangular piece of wood with three holes, likely a palm leaf manuscript. The wood is light brown and features a series of black symbols or text etched into its surface. The text is written in an ancient script, possibly Sanskrit or another Indian language, and is arranged in horizontal lines that span the length of the wood.

The wood appears to be made from a single piece of palm leaf, which was a common material used for writing in ancient India. The holes at the top of the wood may have been used to attach the manuscript to a cord or string, allowing it to be easily carried or stored.

Overall, the image suggests that this is an ancient manuscript that contains important religious or cultural texts. The use of palm leaves as a writing material was common in ancient India, and the script used in this manuscript is consistent with other examples of ancient Indian writing.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image depicts a wooden object with a grid-like pattern, featuring a series of small squares arranged in rows and columns. The object is rectangular in shape, with rounded edges and a flat surface.

  • The object has a light-brown color with a smooth texture.
  • It appears to be made of wood or a similar material.
  • The grid-like pattern is composed of small squares, each measuring approximately 1-2 mm in size.
  • The squares are arranged in rows and columns, creating a rectangular shape.
  • The object has two small holes on either side, which may have been used for attachment or hanging purposes.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the object.

Overall, the image presents a unique and intriguing object with a distinctive grid-like pattern. The use of small squares and the presence of holes on either side suggest that the object may have been used for a specific purpose, such as a tool or a decorative item.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a long, narrow piece of paper or parchment with text written on it. The text is in a script that appears to be Sanskrit or a related language, and it is written in a continuous, flowing style that suggests it is from an ancient manuscript or religious text. The paper or parchment is brown and has a slightly worn appearance, with some areas showing signs of age or damage. There are two small holes in the middle of the paper, which may have been used for binding or mounting the text in a larger document or book. Overall, the image suggests a sense of history and cultural significance, with the text and script evoking a sense of mystery and intrigue.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a long, rectangular piece of paper with a brownish color. The paper has three holes in it, which are positioned in the middle of the paper. The paper is folded in three parts, and each part has black text written on it. The text is written in a foreign language, and it appears to be a script or a passage. The paper is placed on a white surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a long, rectangular object made of a light brown material, likely parchment or wood. It appears to be an ancient manuscript or document, as it's covered in dense, black, handwritten text arranged in horizontal lines. The text looks like it might be an ancient script, possibly Sanskrit or a related language, based on its character forms. The object has two circular holes near the middle and is divided into three sections, suggesting that it might have been part of a larger document. The image is shot against a plain, off-white background, highlighting the texture and details of the ancient writing surface.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a long, rectangular palm leaf manuscript written in a dark, calligraphic script. The manuscript is divided into three panels, each filled with dense lines of text. Two small holes are visible in the center of the first and second panels, likely used for binding the leaves together. The manuscript appears aged, with a tan and slightly worn surface. The script is complex and appears to be Indic in origin. The entire piece is set against a plain, light-colored background.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a long, narrow wooden tablet with inscriptions. The tablet is divided into three sections, each containing densely packed text. The text appears to be written in a script that is characteristic of ancient or classical languages, possibly from a Southeast Asian culture. The wood is aged, suggesting that the artifact is quite old. There are two small holes in the middle section of the tablet, likely used for tying or binding purposes. This type of wooden tablet is often used for writing important texts, such as religious scriptures or historical records, in various ancient cultures. The precise language and content of the text are not immediately identifiable without further context or expertise in ancient scripts.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image depicts a piece of parchment or paper with text written in Devanagari script, which is commonly used for writing Hindi and other languages in India. The text is printed in black ink and appears to be evenly spaced, suggesting it might be part of a traditional or historical document. The parchment has a slightly worn appearance, indicating it might be an old or antique manuscript. There are two circular perforations near the center of the parchment, possibly for binding or display purposes. The parchment is laid flat on a neutral background, allowing the text to be clearly visible.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This image depicts an ancient palm leaf manuscript with text written in an Indic script, likely Prakrit or Sanskrit. The manuscript is divided into three sections, each containing multiple lines of text written in a vertical script. The text appears to be written in black ink on the aged, beige-colored palm leaf. There are three small circular holes, one in each section, which were likely used to bind the leaves together. The manuscript shows signs of wear and aging, indicating its historical significance. The script and layout suggest it could be part of a religious or philosophical text from South Asia.

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