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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, 1973.90.3.13

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, 1973.90.3.13

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-05

Text 94.2
Scroll 57.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-05

text 99.1
texture 98.1
no person 98
vintage 97.6
retro 97.4
pattern 96.7
art 96.5
desktop 96.5
print 95.7
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abstract 95
paper 94.9
wear 94.7
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design 92.4
picture frame 91.2
background 91
handmade 90.6
wallpaper 89.7
ancient 89.4

Imagga
created on 2019-06-05

brass 100
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structure 76.9
mat 62.8
floor cover 47.7
texture 45.2
grunge 45.2
old 41.2
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wall 32.6
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frame 29.2
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paper 26.7
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retro 26.3
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surface 22.1
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wallpaper 20.7
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Google
created on 2019-06-05

Wood 74.1
Rectangle 64.3
Beige 54.8

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-05

handwriting 96.6
mat 71.7
art 57.7

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-05

a close up of a piece of paper 58.8%
a close up of a logo 58.7%
a piece of paper 58.6%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a large piece of writing on a piece of wood -100%
a manuscript with indian writing on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image showcases an ancient palm-leaf manuscript inscribed with dense text. The manuscript appears to be a traditional document from South Asia, likely written in Sanskrit or an allied classical language due to the script's appearance. The text is organized in neat lines across the entire length of the palm leaf, with three distinct blocks of text separated by vertical margins. There are two small circular holes within the manuscript, which were probably used to bind it together with other palm leaves. The edges of the palm leaf show signs of wear and slight damage, suggesting its age and use over time. The text is written in a dark ink that contrasts with the natural tan color of the palm leaf, making it stand out clearly.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-17

This image shows an ancient manuscript or document, which appears to be a strip of parchment or paper. The manuscript has a series of lines with writing in what may be an ancient script or language. This type of documentation is characteristic of certain historical periods and cultural contexts, potentially a manuscript from regions such as South Asia, the Middle East, or East Asia based on the script style.

The piece of writing has been inscribed with uniform lines of text, and there are noticeable holes suggesting it may have been bound or held together at some point. The edges of the manuscript show signs of wear and tear, indicating its age and historical value. The manuscript is laid out flat to display the text clearly, and due to its ancient nature, it might be an object of historical and cultural research.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This appears to be an ancient manuscript or text written on what looks like palm leaf or a similar natural material. The text appears to be written in an ancient Indian script, possibly Sanskrit or a related language, with very neat and uniform rows of characters. The manuscript has a rectangular shape and shows signs of age, with some wear and discoloration around the edges. There are also what appear to be two small circular holes in the material, which were likely used to bind the leaves together with string in a traditional manuscript format. The writing is remarkably well-preserved and clearly visible despite the age of the document. This type of manuscript was a common format for preserving religious, literary, and scholarly texts in ancient South Asia.

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

This appears to be a historic palm leaf manuscript, which was a traditional writing medium used in South and Southeast Asia. The image shows a long, horizontal strip of dried palm leaf with ancient Sanskrit or similar text written in neat rows across its surface. The manuscript has a weathered, brownish-tan color typical of aged palm leaf documents. There are what appear to be two small holes in the leaf, which were typically used to string multiple leaves together with cord to create bound manuscripts. The text is densely written in black ink and appears to be in excellent preservation condition despite its apparent age. This type of document was commonly used for recording religious texts, literature, and scholarly works in ancient India and neighboring regions.

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

This image shows an old, wooden manuscript or scroll with intricate, densely-packed writing in what appears to be an ancient Indian script, possibly Sanskrit. The writing covers the entire surface of the scroll, which has a sepia-toned, weathered appearance, suggesting it is an antique or historical document. The scroll is mounted on a wooden frame or dowels, likely for preservation and ease of display. Overall, the image conveys a sense of cultural and historical significance through the presence of this intricate, handwritten manuscript.

Meta Llama

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

This image depicts a piece of parchment or papyrus with text written on it. The text is in an ancient language, possibly Sanskrit or another Indian script, and is written in a horizontal line across the parchment. The text is in black ink and appears to be handwritten.

The parchment itself is a light brown color and has a rough texture. It is rectangular in shape, with a slight curve at the top and bottom edges. There are two small holes in the center of the parchment, one above the other, which may have been used for binding or attaching the parchment to a larger document.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the parchment and its text. Overall, the image suggests that this is an ancient document or manuscript that has been preserved for many centuries.

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

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient, worn-out piece of paper or parchment, likely originating from the 15th century. The paper is rectangular in shape, with a light brown color and a rough texture, indicating its age.

Key Features:

  • Text: The paper features a large block of text written in black ink, which appears to be in an ancient language, possibly Sanskrit or another script from the region.
  • Layout: The text is divided into three sections, each separated by a small hole. The holes are likely used for binding the paper together with other pages.
  • Condition: The paper shows signs of wear and tear, including tears, creases, and discoloration, suggesting that it has been handled extensively over the centuries.
  • Background: The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the paper and its text.

Conclusion:

The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing an ancient piece of paper that has survived for centuries. The text and layout suggest that it may be a religious or literary work, and the condition of the paper offers valuable insights into the history of bookmaking and preservation techniques.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a long, narrow object that appears to be a piece of paper or a document. It is divided into three sections, with black text written on each section. The text is written in a foreign language, possibly Arabic or Hebrew. The paper has a brownish color, and there are two holes in the middle of the paper, possibly for binding or attaching it to something.

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

The image features a piece of aged, brown paper with text written on it. The paper has a somewhat worn and torn appearance, with visible holes in the center, suggesting it is an old manuscript. The text is written in a script that appears to be Sanskrit or a related language, and it is densely packed, with lines of text running vertically across the paper. The paper's color is a light brown, and the text is dark, possibly ink, which contrasts sharply with the background. The edges of the paper are frayed, and the overall condition of the paper suggests it has been preserved for a significant period.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows an old, rectangular manuscript, likely made from dried palm leaves or a similar material. The manuscript is light brown in color with some darker areas and imperfections that indicate age and wear.

The manuscript is divided into three distinct sections, with each section filled with dense lines of text written in a dark, intricate script. The script appears to be ancient and possibly of South Asian origin, with a complex array of characters.

Two circular holes are visible near the dividing lines between the sections. These holes were likely used for threading a string or cord to keep the manuscript together or to facilitate turning pages.

The edges of the manuscript appear frayed and worn in places, adding to the sense of antiquity.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a long, narrow, rectangular piece of what appears to be ancient writing. It's likely a fragment of a manuscript, possibly made from a material like palm leaf or parchment, judging by its texture and color. The color is a faded, light brown, which suggests aging.

The writing is in a dense, dark script. The characters are neatly arranged in horizontal rows. The style of the script hints at a classical language, such as Sanskrit or a related Indic language, and the script may be Devanagari or a similar script used in ancient India.

The piece is divided into three sections by small, round holes. This suggests that the manuscript was originally part of a longer book that was bound or held together somehow. The structure indicates that other pages might have existed.

The image conveys a sense of history and culture. It suggests ancient practices of reading and writing.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an ancient manuscript written on a long, narrow strip of material, likely palm leaf or paper, which appears aged and yellowed. The text is densely written in a script that resembles an ancient or classical language, possibly Sanskrit, Pali, or another Indic script. The script is uniformly arranged in horizontal lines, and the text is divided into three distinct sections or columns, each separated by small circular holes. These holes might have been used to thread the manuscript together or to bind it in a traditional manner.

The overall appearance suggests that this manuscript could be a religious, philosophical, or literary text from an ancient or medieval period, possibly from South Asia or Southeast Asia. The meticulous handwriting and the careful preservation indicate its historical and cultural significance.

Text analysis

Google

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