Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Leo imperial protospatharios and strategos of Thrace (X c.)

Date

X c.

People

-

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1219

Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Leo imperial protospatharios and strategos of Thrace (X c.)

Date

X c.

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1219

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Coin 92.5
Money 92.5
Bread 88.2
Food 88.2
Bread 86.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

no person 96.9
desktop 96.3
round out 94.8
closeup 93.7
food 92.7
round 92.3
old 87.9
stranded 86.1
shape 86.1
isolate 86
texture 83.8
cutout 83
nature 82.7
ancient 81.9
disjunct 81.2
pile 79
cut 78.1
symbol 77.5
one 77.3
refreshment 76.9

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

walnut 58.7
nut 45.8
edible nut 44
food 36
seed 32.1
mollusk 24.6
bivalve 22.8
brown 22.8
organic 21.8
invertebrate 21.6
closeup 21.6
breakfast 21.2
fruit 20.6
snack 20.5
healthy 20.2
shell 20.1
close 18.8
tasty 17.6
meal 17.1
eating 16.8
eat 16.8
bread 16.8
fresh 16.4
diet 16.2
oyster 15.8
cooking 15.7
baked 15
delicious 14.9
animal 14.8
natural 14.1
cook 13.7
gourmet 13.6
bake 13.5
dinner 12.6
bakery 12.6
loaf 12.6
nobody 12.4
group 12.1
plug 12.1
nutrition 11.8
kitchen 11.6
ingredient 11.4
fat 11.2
crust 10.6
whole 10.5
object 10.3
grain 10.2
health 9.7
peanut 9.7
wooden 9.7
cereal 9.7
objects 9.6
wheat 9.5
pastry 9.5
lunch 9.4
money 9.4
spice 9.3
slice 9.1
gastropod 9.1
cuisine 8.9
rye 8.8
cap 8.8
baking 8.7
vegetable 8.7
coins 8.7
dried 8.7
cockle 8.5
dry 8.4
traditional 8.3
detail 8.1
life 7.8
snail 7.6
nutritious 7.6
stone 7.6
chocolate 7.5
yellow 7.3
vegetarian 7.2
sweet 7.1
dessert 7.1

Google
created on 2018-05-09

artifact 86.5

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

coin 56
bread 38.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Bread 88.2%
Bread 86.4%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 60%
food drinks 39.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a piece of bread 74%
a piece of cake 55.2%
a piece of cake on a plate 30.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of two ancient coins with a coin on the reverse side -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

The image shows two sides of a historical artifact, likely a lead seal or token, with inscriptions and imagery. This seal has a worn, earthy exterior and circular shape, indicative of its age and material.

  • Left Side: Features a centered image, possibly depicting a heraldic symbol, decorative motif, or an animal (such as a bird). It is surrounded by a circular border of inscriptions that appear faded due to wear. These inscriptions might include letters or symbols used for identification or authentication.

  • Right Side: Displays text in blocky characters arranged in lines, possibly serving a purpose such as marking ownership, issuing authority, or a specific message. The text is visibly eroded in places, making some parts difficult to decipher.

This artifact seems to belong to a historical context where seals like this were used for securing documents, verifying authenticity, or marking official correspondence.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image shows two sides of an ancient or medieval coin or medallion. The coin appears to be made of a metal that has tarnished and weathered over time, giving it a rough and textured surface with a pale brownish color.

On the left side (obverse), there is an impression that seems to depict a raised design of possibly a bird, possibly an eagle, which might be symbolic or representational in nature. Surrounding the bird, there are illegible inscriptions or symbols along the edge of the coin, which have worn down and are difficult to decipher due to the effects of age and wear.

On the right side (reverse), the coin features more inscriptions or symbols arranged in a pattern, possibly indicating lettering. Parts of the text and any potential illustrations are obscured and require careful examination to interpret or reconstruct. This side also follows a similar pattern where the inscriptions are located near the edge.

Both sides reflect the vintage and historical aspect of the object, suggesting that it might be an artifact from a past civilization or era, potentially carrying significance related to its imagery or text.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-22

This image shows both sides of what appears to be an ancient seal or bulla - a type of clay impression used to authenticate documents or mark ownership in ancient times. The seal is circular in shape and appears to be made of clay or a similar material, with a beige or light brown coloration. Both sides contain inscriptions or markings, with one side showing what looks like text around the perimeter and some central design, while the other side also contains text arranged in lines. The surface shows signs of age and wear, with some texturing and irregularities typical of archaeological artifacts. These types of seals were commonly used in ancient civilizations for administrative and official purposes.

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-22

The image shows two ancient coins or medallions. They appear to be made of a clay or stone material and have intricate designs and text inscribed on them. The coins have a circular shape and seem to be from an ancient civilization, based on the style and script visible on them. The coins have a weathered, aged appearance, suggesting they are historical artifacts. Overall, the image depicts two interesting and potentially valuable ancient coins or medallions.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image features two ancient coins, likely from the Byzantine Empire, showcasing a unique design on each side. The coins are made of a light-colored metal, possibly bronze or copper, and have a rough, weathered appearance.

Coin 1:
The left coin displays an image of a person, possibly a saint or a ruler, with intricate details such as a crown or a halo. The surrounding text is written in Greek and appears to be a name or a title. The coin's edge is irregularly shaped, suggesting that it may have been hand-stamped or cast.

Coin 2:
The right coin features a more abstract design, with a series of lines and shapes that may represent a building or a monument. The text on this coin is also written in Greek and appears to be a phrase or a motto. The coin's edge is similarly irregular, indicating that it may have been produced using a similar method.

Background:
The coins are placed on a plain white background, which helps to highlight their details and textures. A small strip of black and white checkered paper is visible in the top-right corner of the image, suggesting that the coins may have been photographed in a studio or a laboratory setting.

Overall:
The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Byzantine Empire and its currency. The coins' unique designs and inscriptions offer clues about the empire's culture, politics, and economy, and their preservation allows us to learn more about this important period in human history.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image presents two ancient coins, likely from the Roman Empire, showcasing their front and back sides.

  • Coin Front:
    • The front of the coin features an embossed image of a man with a beard, possibly a Roman emperor or deity.
    • The inscription around the edge is partially legible, with some letters missing or worn off.
    • The coin's surface is rough and uneven, indicating its age and potential exposure to environmental factors.
  • Coin Back:
    • The back of the coin displays a series of inscriptions, including the names "TACITUS" and "DARACIA," which may refer to the Roman Emperor Tacitus and the region of Dacia.
    • The text is also embossed and appears to be written in Latin.
    • The coin's back side has a similar rough texture to the front, suggesting that both sides have undergone similar weathering processes.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient coins with embossed images and inscriptions, likely from the Roman Empire. The coins feature a bearded man on the front and inscriptions on the back, including the names "TACITUS" and "DARACIA." The rough texture of both sides suggests that the coins have been exposed to environmental factors over time.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image displays two ancient coins, likely from the Byzantine era, positioned side by side on a white background. The coin on the left shows a detailed image of a bird, possibly an eagle, with wings spread wide, set against a circular field. The bird is encircled by Greek inscriptions that are partially legible, indicating the coin's historical and cultural significance. The coin's surface is worn, suggesting it has aged significantly over time. The coin on the right features a more eroded inscription, with some letters and symbols still visible. The inscriptions on both coins are in Greek, a common language for Byzantine coins, and include names and titles, possibly of rulers or officials. The coins exhibit signs of wear and patina, typical of artifacts that have been buried or exposed to the elements for centuries.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image shows two ancient coins placed on a white surface. The coins are circular in shape and appear to be made of bronze. The surface of the coins is worn and scratched, indicating their age and the passage of time. The coins have intricate designs and inscriptions on them, which are partially visible due to the wear and tear. The inscriptions are written in a foreign language, possibly Latin or Greek, and are difficult to decipher. The coins are placed side by side, with one coin slightly overlapping the other. The overall appearance of the coins suggests that they are valuable historical artifacts that have survived the test of time.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-24

Here's a description of the image:

The image presents two ancient seals or stamp impressions, likely made of a metal like lead. They are displayed side-by-side against a white background.

Left Seal:

  • Shape: Circular, but with uneven edges and a slightly irregular form, suggesting age and wear.
  • Design: The central motif seems to be a bird, possibly an eagle or a similar stylized avian figure, within a circular frame. Around the bird, there are visible patterns and possibly inscriptions.
  • Condition: The seal appears worn and somewhat corroded. Fine details are difficult to discern, indicating its age.

Right Seal:

  • Shape: Also circular, with a shape similar to the left seal in terms of uneven edges and age-related damage.
  • Design: This seal appears to have a clear inscription, arranged in rows. The text is in an older script.
  • Condition: Similar to the left seal, it is weathered and shows signs of age and degradation.

Overall Impression:

The image has a historical, archaeological, or museum-display aesthetic. The seals' appearances suggest they are ancient artifacts. The lighting is soft, enhancing the details and texture of the seals, while the simple white background does not distract from the artifacts.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-24

The image shows two views of a small, round, light-brown object, likely a historical artifact. The object appears to be a coin or seal, showing intricate carvings or engravings.

The view on the left displays a design that includes what looks like a bird or eagle, possibly a heraldic symbol, surrounded by a border containing a pattern or script. The view on the right features text arranged in multiple lines within a circular or slightly oval shape. The text and design of both sides seem worn, suggesting significant age or use.

The object is placed against a plain, light-colored background, with a measurement scale visible on the right side of the image. The lighting is soft and uniform, highlighting the texture and details of the artifact.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient clay seal or bulla. These seals were typically used in ancient times to authenticate documents or to seal containers.

Left Side:

  • The seal features a central image of a human figure with a halo, which is often symbolic of divine or royal status. The figure appears to be holding an object, possibly a scepter or staff, in one hand and another object in the other hand.
  • Surrounding the central figure is a circular inscription in what appears to be Greek letters. The inscription is partially worn but is still legible.

Right Side:

  • This side of the seal also contains an inscription in Greek letters, arranged in a circular pattern. The text is more worn compared to the left side, making it harder to decipher completely.
  • There are no images or figures on this side, only text.

The seals are made of clay and have a rough, uneven texture, indicating their age and usage over time. The presence of Greek letters suggests that this seal might originate from a region influenced by Greek culture, possibly from the Hellenistic or Byzantine period.

Text analysis

Amazon

WAGON
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by 2019
2019