Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Leo imperial spatharios and protonotarios of Thessalonica (X c.)

Date

X c.

People

-

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1249

Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Leo imperial spatharios and protonotarios of Thessalonica (X c.)

Date

X c.

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1249

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Coin 96
Money 96
Dime 74.9
Animal 64
Insect 64
Invertebrate 64

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

no person 98.5
closeup 95.5
food 93.7
desktop 93.3
round out 92.9
nature 92.7
old 89.3
round 88.3
isolated 87.4
isolate 87.1
disjunct 86.2
one 85.8
wealth 83.9
currency 80.2
little 80.2
close 79.5
cut 78.7
ancient 78.7
treasure 78.7
symbol 76.6

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

abalone 45.2
gastropod 44
mollusk 41.9
invertebrate 31.1
money 25.5
coin 21.9
currency 21.5
shell 20.1
coins 19.3
close 18.3
food 17.6
stamp 16.8
nut 16.1
finance 15.2
bivalve 14.3
brown 14
walnut 13.8
metal 13.7
animal 13.5
gold 13.2
wealth 12.6
cockle 12.5
financial 12.5
snail 12.1
die 12.1
stone 11.8
shiny 11.1
investment 11
object 11
cash 11
seed 11
closeup 10.8
cap 10.7
ring 10.4
round 10.4
business 10.3
rich 10.2
fruit 9.8
slow 9.8
breakfast 9.7
organism 9.5
healthy 9.5
nobody 9.3
savings 9.3
economy 9.3
plug 9.2
shaping tool 9.1
antique 9.1
bank 9
fastener 8.9
snack 8.5
organic 8.4
decoration 8.4
banking 8.3
one 8.2
jewelry 8.1
silver 8
ingredient 7.9
cooking 7.9
objects 7.8
change 7.7
old 7.7
eat 7.6
symbol 7.4
edible nut 7.4
full 7.3
group 7.3
top 7.1
amulet 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-09

artifact 69.4

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

coin 89.1
stoneware 17

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Insect
Insect 64%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a close up of a coin 88.1%
close up of a coin 86.1%
a coin on a table 73.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-31

a photograph of a pair of ancient coins with a coin -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image shows two sides of an ancient lead seal, likely of Byzantine origin. On the left, the seal features a cruciform design surrounded by a circular border of dots and faint inscriptions, which are weathered and eroded. The right side of the seal includes a series of well-organized, Greek-style inscriptions in raised lettering, encircled by similar dots along the border. The seal displays significant wear, cracks, and corrosion, indicative of its age and historical use.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image shows two sides of a historical seal made of lead. The seal is round and appears to be old and weathered, with some cracks and patina indicating age.

On the left side of the image, the seal features what seems to be an image or emblem in the center, surrounded by an inscription in Greek characters on the outer edge. The details of the emblem are not entirely clear due to wear and possibly some corrosion, but it might represent a figure or symbolic icon.

On the right side of the image, there is an inscription composed of several lines of Greek text. The text is embossed with a dotted border around the edge. This side shows significant wear as well, but the characters are more discernible than those on the emblem side.

The seal might have been used for authentication, possibly related to Byzantine or medieval historical contexts, given the style and script. The black and white scale beside the right side provides a sense of scale, indicating the size of the object.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image presents two ancient coins, one on the left and one on the right, set against a plain white background.

  • The coin on the left:
    • Features a circular shape with a rough, uneven edge.
    • Displays a cross in the center, surrounded by a circular border.
    • The cross is positioned within a circular frame, which is also visible on the right side of the coin.
    • The coin's surface appears worn and weathered, with visible signs of aging.
  • The coin on the right:
    • Also has a circular shape with a rough, uneven edge.
    • Shows a circular border with text inscribed along its edge.
    • The text is written in an ancient language, likely Greek or Latin.
    • The coin's surface exhibits similar signs of wear and aging as the left coin.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient coins with circular shapes, worn surfaces, and distinctive designs. The left coin features a cross within a circular frame, while the right coin displays a circular border with inscribed text. Both coins appear to be from the same era, with similar characteristics and signs of aging.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image features two circular objects, likely ancient coins or seals, with intricate designs and text. The left coin has a raised design of a person in the center, surrounded by a border of text that is too small to read. The right coin also has a raised design, but it appears to be a series of letters or symbols rather than an image. Both coins are made of a light-colored material, possibly clay or stone, and have a rough texture.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which suggests that the coins are being displayed in a museum or other setting where they can be examined and studied. Overall, the image provides a detailed view of these ancient artifacts, allowing viewers to appreciate their craftsmanship and historical significance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows two ancient Byzantine coins placed on a white surface. The coin on the left has a broken edge and features an intricate design with a cross symbol in the center. The coin on the right has a worn-out appearance and bears the inscription "AEONARCHON" and "10" on it. The coins are placed side by side, and their edges are slightly raised, indicating that they were once part of a larger collection or hoard. The image suggests that the coins are of historical significance and may have been used in trade or as currency during the Byzantine Empire.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image features two old coins placed on a white surface. The coins are round in shape and have some text and designs engraved on them. The coins are brown in color, and the text and designs are in black. The coin on the left has a cross symbol in the middle, while the coin on the right has some text engraved on it. The coins are placed in a way that they are facing each other.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-27

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overview
The image shows two sides of what appears to be an ancient, worn, circular seal or coin. It sits on a light gray or off-white background. A ruler is visible to the right side, suggesting the seal is being measured or documented.

First Side

  • The first side features a raised design that resembles a cross or religious symbol. It's heavily worn, but one can see a pattern radiating outwards from the center, perhaps representing leaves or a stylized floral element.
  • The design is encased within a circular dotted border.

Second Side

  • The second side contains text arranged in multiple lines, likely in an ancient script (potentially Greek or another language used in antiquity).
  • The text is also encircled by a dotted border.
  • The seal is weathered and shows signs of wear, with some parts of the text being less discernible.
  • There are small pieces that have split or are chipped off at the top of the side.

Overall Impression
The object seems to be a historical artifact, likely used for stamping or marking documents. Its aged appearance and worn details indicate its age.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-27

The image displays two sides of a Byzantine lead seal.

Features:

  • Material: The seal is made of a dull, gray metal, likely lead.
  • Shape: Both sides are roughly circular, though the edges are uneven due to age and wear.
  • Condition: Both pieces are in a deteriorated state, with visible cracks, surface corrosion, and wear. There are cracks running across the center of both seal sides.
  • Details:
    • One side has a central cross design surrounded by an intricate pattern of geometric elements.
    • The other side displays text within a border of dots, likely an inscription in Greek. The inscription may be religious, as many Byzantine seals were.

Context:

  • Seals like these were used in the Byzantine Empire to authenticate documents or to identify officials and important figures.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of a historical seal or coin. The seal appears to be made of metal and has a circular shape.

  1. Left Side (Obverse):

    • The left side of the seal features an intricate design, likely depicting a figure. The figure appears to be a person, possibly a ruler or saint, based on the traditional attire and pose.
    • There are inscriptions around the figure, which are likely in a historical script, possibly Greek or another ancient language.
  2. Right Side (Reverse):

    • The right side of the seal contains text inscribed in a circular pattern. The text appears to be in Greek and reads: "Θ[ΕΟ]ΔΟΡΑ ΔΕΣΠΟΤΙΝΑ ΤΟΝ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΝ Κ[Ε] ΑΥΤΟΚ[ΡΑΤΟΡ] ΝΙΚ[Η]Φ[ΟΡΟΝ]".
    • The inscription likely translates to a dedication or title, common in Byzantine or similar historical seals.

The seal's design and inscriptions suggest it is from a historical period, possibly the Byzantine Empire, and may have been used for official or religious purposes.

Text analysis

Amazon

MDRE
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