Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Niketas archon of Skyros (IX/X c.)

Date

IX/X c.

People

-

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1546

Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Niketas archon of Skyros (IX/X c.)

Date

IX/X c.

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1546

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Rock 100
Bread 96.3
Food 96.3
Coin 73
Money 73
Ammunition 57.8
Grenade 57.8
Weapon 57.8
Fossil 56.3
Accessories 55.4
Jewelry 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

no person 99.2
food 97.6
closeup 95.3
one 94.2
desktop 93.4
nature 92.2
still life 91.9
round out 91.6
invertebrate 89.6
rock 86.8
isolate 86.6
texture 85.3
close 84.4
fruit 84
disjunct 83.2
delicious 80.1
tree 79.3
nut 78.5
meat 75.6
refreshment 75.6

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

abalone 50.3
gastropod 46.4
mollusk 44
invertebrate 39.9
food 38.4
walnut 35.5
nut 31.8
edible nut 30.2
taro 30
spice 30
vegetable 27.6
root vegetable 26.5
brown 22.8
seed 20.1
close 20
meal 18.7
natural 18.1
produce 17.9
stone 17.7
fruit 17.4
organic 16.8
organism 15.8
animal 14.6
healthy 14.5
rock 13.9
closeup 13.5
eat 13.4
breakfast 13.3
bread 13.2
bivalve 12.8
object 12.5
round 12.1
fresh 11.8
pebble 11.7
gourmet 11
dinner 11
loaf 10.7
bakery 10.5
group 10.5
plate 10.4
baked 10.3
lunch 10.3
meat 9.9
detail 9.7
cooking 9.6
shell 9.6
hard 9.5
nobody 9.3
stack 9.2
tasty 9.2
health 9
spa 9
ingredient 8.8
solid 8.7
table 8.7
wood 8.3
grain 8.3
slice 8.2
gray 8.1
cuisine 8
plant 7.9
stability 7.9
rye 7.8
crust 7.7
cockle 7.7
snack 7.7
whole 7.6
wheat 7.6
stones 7.6
nutrition 7.6
garden 7.5
horizontal 7.5
harmony 7.5
traditional 7.5
cook 7.3
black 7.2
cut 7.2
raw 7.1
wooden 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

artifact 82
rock 79.5
coin 55

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

animal 90.5
invertebrate 88.1
mollusk 74.3
piece 71.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Grenade
Bread 96.3%
Grenade 57.8%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 50%
food drinks 49.7%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of two coins with a coin on top of it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image features two sides of a weathered, circular artifact, likely made of metal, such as lead or a similar material. The object appears to be a historical seal or token.

  • Left Side: This side has an engraved design featuring a cross-like shape in relief, suggesting religious or ceremonial significance. Surrounding the cross, there are faint decorative patterns, possibly symbols or stars, though the surface appears heavily worn and corroded.

  • Right Side: This side displays inscriptions that appear to be letters or words, arranged in a somewhat clear format. The text is difficult to decipher due to wear and oxidation, but it gives the impression of official or identifying information likely related to the artifact's origin or purpose.

This type of object could have been used as a seal, a coin, or a token during medieval or ancient times, often serving religious, governmental, or administrative purposes. The artifact’s rough texture and faded detail indicate significant age and exposure to the elements.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image shows two views of a historical lead seal. The seal appears to be quite weathered and aged, exhibiting a rough and uneven surface with signs of corrosion. The seal is likely from the Byzantine period, as suggested by its style and the presence of Greek lettering.

The left side of the image displays the obverse of the seal, featuring a design of a cross potent with a crescent in the upper right field and possibly an inscription or symbol beneath it, though it's difficult to make out due to the seal's worn condition.

The right side of the image shows the reverse of the seal, which contains an inscription in Greek letters arranged in multiple lines. The text is somewhat difficult to decipher because of the erosion and damage to the surface, but it would typically include names or titles relevant to the issuer or recipient of the seal.

The scale marking next to the seal suggests that this image was likely taken in a controlled setting, possibly for cataloging or research purposes. The background is a neutral color, helping to focus attention on the details of the seal itself.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image presents two ancient coins, each with a distinct design and inscription.

  • The coin on the left features a circular shape with a raised edge, showcasing a cross at its center. The cross is surrounded by a circle, with the top portion of the circle partially obscured by the coin's edge. The coin's surface exhibits signs of wear and aging, with visible cracks and discoloration.
  • The coin on the right also has a circular shape with a raised edge, but it lacks the cross design. Instead, it displays an inscription in an ancient language, likely Greek or Latin. The inscription is written in a series of letters, with some of them partially worn away due to age and wear. The coin's surface appears more worn than the one on the left, with deeper cracks and discoloration.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient coins with distinct designs and inscriptions, providing a glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of ancient civilizations.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

This image presents a detailed view of an ancient coin, showcasing its front and back sides. The coin's surface is rough and weathered, with visible signs of aging and wear.

The front side of the coin features a cross at its center, surrounded by illegible text that appears to be in an ancient language. The text is arranged in a circular pattern around the cross, adding to the coin's historical significance.

The back side of the coin also displays text, although it is similarly illegible due to the coin's age and condition. The text is arranged in a similar circular pattern, suggesting that it may be a continuation of the message or information presented on the front side.

The coin is set against a plain white background, which helps to highlight its details and features. A small portion of a black and white striped object is visible in the top-right corner of the image, but it does not appear to be related to the coin itself.

Overall, this image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique opportunity to study and appreciate an ancient artifact up close.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image displays two ancient coins, likely made of bronze, positioned on a white background. The coin on the left has a worn-out appearance with a central cross symbol and some additional figures or inscriptions that are partially eroded and difficult to discern. The coin on the right shows clearer inscriptions in a script that appears to be Greek, with phrases like "ΠΑΤΡΙΑΡΧΗΣ" and "ΙΕΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΑΣ" which translate to "Patriarch" and "Hieropolitan" respectively. The coin's surface is uneven, with visible wear and some reddish discoloration, indicating its age and the passage of time. Both coins are placed side by side, suggesting a comparison or a pair.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows two ancient coins. They are round in shape and appear to be made of bronze. The coins are placed on a white surface, which could be a table or a desk. The coins have a worn and aged appearance, suggesting that they are old and have been used for a long time. The coins have some inscriptions and symbols on them, which are partially visible. The coins seem to be from a different era, possibly from ancient Greece or Rome.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-31

Here is a description of the image:

The image presents two sides of a small, irregularly shaped, ancient seal.

  • Appearance: The seals appear to be made of a weathered, likely metallic, material. The surface has a rough, textured quality with remnants of red coloring in some areas, suggesting possible remnants of a wax seal or pigment. The color palette is predominantly earthy tones: shades of gray, brown, and tan.
  • Design: The side on the left has a prominent design. It appears to depict a cross, with elements of stylized figures or details that are worn and difficult to identify. The other side, on the right, features Greek inscriptions in block letters. The words are slightly damaged with many details lost to time.
  • Context: Given their shape, material, and the nature of the designs, it is likely these objects are from ancient history, possibly Byzantine or Roman in origin. They could be used as seals for identifying documents or items.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-31

The image displays two sides of a tarnished, ancient-looking coin or seal. The objects are positioned side-by-side on a white or off-white surface. To the right of these objects, a ruler or measuring tool is visible.

On the left, the first side of the coin/seal is depicted, bearing an engraved design of what appears to be a religious symbol or cross at its center. The surface is heavily aged and textured.

On the right, the second side showcases an arrangement of block-like inscriptions or characters. Much like the opposite side, this surface is also textured and worn, suggesting a considerable age. The measuring tool positioned to the right indicates scale, reinforcing the small size of the coin/seal.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows two sides of an ancient artifact, likely a clay seal or bulla. Here is a detailed description:

  1. Left Side (Obverse):

    • The surface appears to be worn and rough, indicating it is quite old.
    • There is a faint impression of a cross, which suggests that it could be of Christian origin.
    • The cross seems to be surrounded by additional markings or symbols, but they are not very clear due to the wear and tear.
  2. Right Side (Reverse):

    • This side contains inscriptions, which appear to be in Greek.
    • The letters are somewhat eroded but are still legible. The visible letters include what looks like "ΘΕΟ" (THEO), which is part of the Greek word for God (ΘΕΟΣ).
    • The inscription is arranged in a vertical manner, typical of seals or bullae from the Byzantine period.

Overall, the artifact is likely a Byzantine seal or bulla, used for official documentation or correspondence, given the presence of the cross and Greek inscriptions. The condition of the artifact indicates significant age and historical value.

Text analysis

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