Human Generated Data

Title

One Leaf from "Buddhist Manuscript: Collection of Dharanis" (Folio )

Date

1714

People

-

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.432.34

Human Generated Data

Title

One Leaf from "Buddhist Manuscript: Collection of Dharanis" (Folio )

Date

1714

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Philip Hofer, 1984.432.34

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-05

Text 96
Label 59.1
Cake 55.2
Dessert 55.2
Food 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-05

text 99.2
paper 99
no person 97.4
print 97
snap 96.8
old 96.1
retro 95.6
page 95.2
document 94.2
vintage 94.1
antique 93.3
ancient 92.9
texture 92.1
desktop 91.8
art 91.7
illustration 91.5
wear 90.5
blank 89.1
card 88.5
bill 88.5

Imagga
created on 2019-06-05

blackboard 100
grunge 38.4
brass 35
texture 34.8
memorial 34
frame 31.7
structure 31.4
chalkboard 31.4
chalk 31.2
old 27.9
vintage 26.5
retro 22.1
antique 21.7
paper 21.2
border 20.8
black 20.5
aged 19.9
dirty 19
empty 18.9
space 18.6
rough 18.2
damaged 18.1
board 18.1
horizontal 17.6
design 17.5
wall 17.1
nobody 16.3
material 16.1
pattern 15.7
blank 15.4
rusty 15.3
art 15
ancient 14.7
backdrop 14
graphic 13.9
education 13
faded 12.7
school 12.6
grungy 12.3
wallpaper 12.3
text 12.2
decay 11.6
parchment 11.5
textured 11.4
smudge 10.9
dust 10.7
classroom 10.7
stain 10.6
ragged 9.8
copy 9.7
class 9.7
stained 9.6
spot 9.6
old fashioned 9.5
weathered 9.5
learn 9.5
message 9.1
color 8.9
eraser 8.9
written 8.8
stains 8.8
crumpled 8.7
messy 8.7
your 8.7
rust 8.7
drawing 8.6
study 8.4
note 8.3
sign 8.3
historic 8.3
copy space 8.1
backgrounds 8.1
highly 7.9
broad 7.9
crease 7.8
grime 7.8
tracery 7.8
mottled 7.8
fracture 7.8
succulent 7.8
crack 7.8
detailed 7.7
word 7.5
dark 7.5
wood 7.5
grain 7.4
stone 7.3

Google
created on 2019-06-05

Wood 72
Font 68.6

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-05

handwriting 99.1
text 90.2
plaque 77.6
blackboard 62.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Box

Clarifai

Box 36.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-05

nature landscape 96.5%
streetview architecture 2.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-05

a close up of a blackboard 85.7%
close up of a blackboard 82.1%
a close up of text on a blackboard 74.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a piece of writing on a piece of paper

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a black and gold script on a piece of paper

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a page from an ancient illuminated manuscript, displaying a text written in Sanskrit. The golden script is meticulously inscribed on a dark, almost black, background. The script exhibits an elegant flow and traditional calligraphic style typical of historical Indian religious and philosophical texts. The page shows clear signs of age and wear, with frayed and damaged edges, as well as two prominent holes near the center that might have been used for binding or storage purposes. The page is demarcated into two main sections with decorative borders separating the text. This type of manuscript is often associated with important religious or literary works in the Indian cultural and historical context.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-21

The image shows a rectangular piece of dark material, which looks like a page from an old manuscript. The material could be either paper or a plant-based derivative traditionally used in manuscript preparation. The page has been inscribed with writing in gold-colored ink. This type of script is characteristic of historical South Asian texts, likely Sanskrit or a related language, indicated by the traditional Devanagari script, which has been used for various languages in India.

The writing is neatly arranged in lines across the page, and the gold contrasts sharply with the dark background, making it visually striking. There are visible holes in the manuscript, two of which are relatively circular and might have been used for binding or as part of a traditional storage method. The edges of the manuscript are frayed, suggesting considerable age or wear. Overall, the document appears to be a well-preserved artifact of historical and possibly religious or literary significance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This appears to be an ancient manuscript or text written in what looks like Sanskrit or a similar ancient Indian script. The text is written in gold or yellow-colored characters on a dark, possibly black background. The material appears to be some kind of palm leaf or similar traditional writing surface, and shows signs of age with worn edges and some damage. The writing is arranged in neat rows and appears to be quite detailed and intricate. This type of manuscript was commonly used for preserving religious texts, literary works, or other important documents in ancient South Asia.

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

This appears to be a page from an ancient manuscript or religious text. It's written in what looks like Sanskrit or a similar ancient Indic script, with golden or yellow text on a black background. The page is rectangular and appears to be somewhat damaged or worn around the edges. The text is arranged in neat rows with some spacing and what appears to be the number "34" in the middle. There are also two small holes or dots visible in the center portion of the manuscript. The writing style is very precise and decorative, typical of important religious or literary texts from South Asia. The material appears to be palm leaf or a similar traditional writing surface that was commonly used for sacred texts in ancient India.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-21

The image appears to be a fragment of an ancient manuscript or document. The text is written in a script that looks like it could be Sanskrit or another Indic language. The text appears to be written in black ink with some gold or ochre accents. The manuscript fragment has a worn and damaged appearance, indicating its age. Overall, this appears to be a visually interesting and historically significant artifact.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a piece of wood with yellow writing on it, likely an ancient manuscript or text. The wood is dark brown and has a rough edge, suggesting it may be a fragment of a larger piece. The yellow writing is in a script that appears to be Sanskrit or another ancient language, and it is arranged in lines that run horizontally across the wood. The text is written in a flowing style, with some letters connected to each other. There are two small holes in the center of the wood, which may have been used for binding or attaching the manuscript to a surface. The background of the image is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the wood and the writing. Overall, the image suggests that this is an important historical artifact that provides insight into the language, culture, and beliefs of an ancient civilization.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-02

The image presents a piece of ancient text written in an unknown script, likely from the Indian subcontinent. The text is inscribed on a black rectangular piece of wood or stone, with a rough, weathered edge and a central hole.

Key Features:

  • Script: The script is written in a yellowish-brown ink and features a mix of horizontal and vertical lines, with some characters resembling Sanskrit or Devanagari script.
  • Text: The text is divided into three sections, each enclosed by a rectangle with a vertical line at the top and bottom. The text appears to be a passage from an ancient text, possibly a religious or philosophical work.
  • Background: The background of the image is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the texture and details of the wooden or stone surface.
  • Context: The image suggests that the text is an important historical artifact, possibly from a museum or archaeological collection. The presence of the central hole and the rough edge of the wood or stone surface implies that the text may have been used for ritual or ceremonial purposes.

Summary:

The image presents a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing an ancient text written in an unknown script. The text appears to be a passage from a religious or philosophical work, and its significance is likely to be of great interest to scholars and historians. The image provides a unique opportunity to study the script and text in detail, and its discovery could potentially shed new light on the culture and beliefs of ancient civilizations.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a fragment of a Tibetan Buddhist manuscript. It is a piece of black-colored paper with gold-colored text written in Tibetan script. The text is arranged in three vertical columns, each containing multiple lines of script. The script appears to be a religious text, possibly a prayer or mantra. The edges of the paper are frayed, indicating that it is an old and possibly damaged fragment. The image has a white background, which makes the black paper and gold text stand out clearly.

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

The image shows a piece of paper with some text written on it. The paper appears to be old and torn, with some parts missing. The text is written in a foreign language, possibly Tibetan or Sanskrit, and is written in a golden color. The text is arranged in a grid-like pattern, with each row containing several characters. The paper is placed on a white surface, possibly a table or a desk.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a rectangular piece of dark, textured material, possibly parchment or a similar aged material, adorned with rows of golden-yellow writing. The writing is likely ancient or stylized script, with intricate characters and symbols closely spaced together. The text is organized into horizontal lines, filling the majority of the surface area. There are two small, round perforations visible in the central portion of the material, flanked by an inscription that resembles the number "૩૪". The edges of the material appear worn and fragmented, suggesting age and handling. The material rests on a light gray or off-white background.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-03

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image shows a rectangular, dark-colored (likely black or very dark brown) piece of what appears to be an ancient manuscript. It's made of a material that looks like aged paper or possibly a form of treated bark. The edges are irregular and worn, with some tears and fraying, indicating its age. The text is written in a script that is not familiar to me.

Details:

  • Text: The surface is covered with neatly written text in a golden or yellowish hue, likely gold leaf or a similar pigment. The script is characteristic of South Asian writing systems. The lines of text are arranged horizontally, with a few short breaks.
  • Format: The shape of the paper suggests it may have been part of a larger scroll or a bound book. It has some perforations that were probably used to bind or store it.
  • Markings: There is a number "34" in the middle of the page.
  • Age & Purpose: The overall aesthetic and the nature of the text suggest the manuscript is quite old. The condition and the type of writing imply its use may have been religious, scholarly, or related to record-keeping.

Context:

This piece likely originates from a region where the script is commonly used, possibly India or surrounding areas. Due to the age and script style, it would be very valuable for people in cultural preservation.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a traditional manuscript page written in Sanskrit. The text is inscribed in a script known as Devanagari, which is commonly used for writing Sanskrit. The manuscript appears to be written on a dark, possibly palm leaf or another type of traditional writing material. The text is written in gold ink, which stands out vividly against the dark background.

The manuscript is organized into several columns, each containing multiple lines of text. The lines are neatly written and evenly spaced, indicating careful and meticulous craftsmanship. There are small circular marks or punctuation symbols visible within the text, which might serve as verse markers or separators.

The edges of the manuscript show signs of wear and age, suggesting that it is an old document. The corners are slightly frayed, and there are minor tears and imperfections along the edges.

Overall, this manuscript page is a beautiful example of traditional Sanskrit writing, showcasing the artistry and precision involved in creating such documents.

Qwen

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

The image shows an ancient script written in a stylized script, likely handwritten or printed, with gold-colored text on a black background. The text appears to be arranged in columns, similar to traditional book layouts, and is written in an east Asian script, possibly Tibetan, given the appearance of the characters. The edges of the paper are slightly worn and frayed, indicating age and possible historical significance. The overall presentation suggests that this could be a sacred text, a religious manuscript, or an important historical document.

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

This image depicts a page from an ancient text, likely a religious or spiritual manuscript. The page is rectangular and appears to be made of a dark material, possibly blackened parchment or paper, with a rough, uneven edge, suggesting it may be quite old and possibly weathered or damaged over time.

The text is written in a horizontal format with gold or yellow ink, which stands out prominently against the dark background. The script is written in what appears to be Tibetan or a similar script used in Himalayan regions. The text is divided into three columns, with each column containing several lines of writing. There is a small number "34" in the middle column, which may indicate a page number or a specific section within the text.

The writing is dense and appears to be a form of calligraphy, with the characters carefully formed and aligned. The text likely contains religious or spiritual teachings, mantras, or prayers, given the style and the use of gold ink, which is often associated with sacred texts in many cultures. The overall appearance of the page suggests it is a valuable and possibly sacred artifact.

Text analysis

Amazon

38
1910 38
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1910