Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Michael skleros, protoproedros and anagrapheus of Drougoubiteia (XI c.)

Date

XI c.

People

-

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1503

Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Michael skleros, protoproedros and anagrapheus of Drougoubiteia (XI c.)

Date

XI c.

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1503

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Coin 83.3
Money 83.3
Head 82.8
Face 76.8
Rock 56

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

no person 98.1
nature 97.2
old 96.2
ancient 95.7
desktop 95.3
stone 95
rock 94.4
sculpture 94.2
art 93.9
closeup 93.8
disjunct 93.6
one 91.5
symbol 90.5
texture 90
hard 89.5
geology 87.8
shape 87.3
round out 86.4
museum 85.7
invertebrate 85.1

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

trilobite 59.5
invertebrate 51.7
arthropod 49.4
animal 32.7
food 26.9
stone 22.8
rock 16.5
fruit 15.3
close 14.3
avocado 14.1
healthy 13.9
meal 13.8
stones 13.3
eat 12.6
natural 12
breakfast 11.5
closeup 11.4
mollusk 11.4
edible fruit 11.3
harmony 11.3
health 11.1
fresh 11.1
brown 11
pebble 11
produce 10.5
pestle 10.5
snack 10.2
gourmet 10.2
organic 10.1
spa 9.9
object 9.5
culture 9.4
bread 9.2
diet 8.9
mineral 8.7
shell 8.6
balance 8.5
dinner 8.4
bivalve 8.3
delicious 8.3
detail 8
hand tool 7.9
black 7.8
loaf 7.8
lunch 7.7
mortar 7.7
whole 7.6
tasty 7.5
container 7.5
baked 7.5
traditional 7.5
stack 7.4
tranquil 7.2
kitchen 7.2
seed 7
life 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

artifact 77.2
coin 53.9

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

invertebrate 98.6
animal 90.6
trilobite 83.1
mollusk 72.5
seasnail 56.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Person 74.4%

Clarifai

Coin 84.6%

Clarifai

Coin 84.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

paintings art 85%
food drinks 14%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a close up of an animal 59.9%
close up of an animal 54.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-31

a photograph of a couple of ancient coins with a woman on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

two ancient coins with the image of a woman and a man

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows two sides of a Byzantine lead seal. The left side (obverse) features a religious depiction, likely the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by a circular border. The figure is rendered in relief with visible details of the robe, halo, and hand gestures, although the surface is worn and weathered.

The right side (reverse) contains an inscription in Greek letters set within a circular border, typical of Byzantine seals. The text is arranged in multiple lines, and though partially eroded, the lettering conveys information about the seal's owner or its source. The background appears textured, and the seal itself shows signs of age and wear, with rough edges and surface imperfections.

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

This image shows two views of a Byzantine lead seal. The seal is roughly circular and features intricate designs on both sides.

On the left side of the image, one view of the seal depicts a religious figure, likely a representation of the Virgin Mary, known as the Theotokos. The figure is shown with a halo and holds the Christ Child in the center. The design appears to be in relief, with Greek letters surrounding the figure.

On the right side of the image, the reverse of the seal features a series of Greek inscriptions, possibly indicating the name and title of the seal's owner or information relevant to its use. The letters are arranged in lines, but some text may be obscured by wear.

Overall, the seal is an example of Byzantine artistry and served as a tool for authentication or validation in a historical context.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows two ancient stone seals or medallions. The one on the left appears to depict a figure, possibly a religious or historical figure, in relief. The one on the right has an inscription in what looks like an ancient script or language. Both seals have a weathered, aged appearance, indicating they are historical artifacts. The overall image provides a glimpse into the art and writing of a bygone era.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This appears to be an ancient seal or bulla, which is a clay impression used to authenticate documents or mark ownership in antiquity. The object is oval-shaped and appears to be made of clay or a similar material that has darkened with age. It shows signs of text or inscriptions, though they're not clearly legible in this image. The surface has a weathered, textured appearance typical of archaeological artifacts, and there appears to be some kind of design or pattern impressed into its face. The image includes a measurement scale along the side, suggesting this is likely a photograph taken for archaeological documentation purposes.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, each with a unique design and inscription.

  • The coin on the left features a circular shape with a rough, uneven edge, suggesting it may be a fragment or broken piece.
    • The coin has a dark gray color with visible signs of aging and wear.
    • The front side of the coin displays an image of a person, possibly a saint or religious figure, surrounded by intricate designs and patterns.
    • The back side of the coin is inscribed with a series of letters in an unknown language, adding to the mystery and historical significance of the coin.
  • The coin on the right also has a circular shape with a rough, uneven edge, indicating it may also be a fragment or broken piece.
    • The coin has a similar dark gray color to the first coin, with visible signs of aging and wear.
    • The front side of the coin appears to be blank or featureless, with no discernible design or image.
    • The back side of the coin is inscribed with a series of letters in an unknown language, similar to the first coin.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient coins with unique designs and inscriptions, both featuring a circular shape with rough, uneven edges and dark gray colors. The front sides of the coins display an image of a person on the left and a blank or featureless design on the right, while the back sides feature inscriptions in an unknown language. The coins' age and historical significance make them valuable artifacts for collectors and historians.

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

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient coin, showcasing its front and back sides. The coin's surface is weathered and worn, with visible signs of aging.

Front Side:

  • A figure is prominently displayed, although the details are unclear due to the coin's condition.
  • The figure appears to be wearing a robe or cloak, but the features are indistinct.
  • The background surrounding the figure is also worn, making it difficult to discern any specific patterns or designs.

Back Side:

  • The back side of the coin features a series of letters or symbols, which are likely an inscription or message.
  • The text is written in a language that is not immediately recognizable, adding to the mystery of the coin's origins.
  • The letters are arranged in a circular pattern, following the curvature of the coin.

Overall:

  • The coin's age and wear suggest that it may be a rare or historical artifact.
  • The unclear details on both sides of the coin leave room for interpretation and speculation about its origins and significance.
  • The image invites the viewer to ponder the story behind this ancient relic and the secrets it may hold.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows two small, ancient coins or medallions, placed side by side on a white surface. The coin on the left features an engraving of a human figure, possibly a saint or religious figure, dressed in traditional clothing with a halo around the head, indicating a holy or divine status. The coin on the right has inscriptions in an ancient script, possibly Greek or Latin, with letters and symbols carved into the surface. Both coins appear to be made of a dark stone or metal, with a worn and aged appearance, suggesting they are of considerable historical value.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows two old coins on a white surface. The coins appear to be made of stone or clay, and they have inscriptions on them. The coin on the left has a woman's face in the center, surrounded by some text. The coin on the right has some text written in a foreign language. The coins are old and worn, and they have a rough texture.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of an ancient, likely Byzantine, lead seal.

  • Shape and Material: The seals are roughly oval-shaped, with uneven edges. The material is a dark gray or black, suggesting lead or a similar alloy. The surfaces of both seals show signs of wear, age, and possible corrosion.
  • Obverse (Front): On the obverse side of the seal, there is a depiction of a standing figure, likely a religious icon. The figure has a halo around its head and is wearing robes. Below the haloed figure is a smaller figure or scene. The design is framed by an inscription. The letters around the main figure are difficult to decipher, but appear to be Greek letters.
  • Reverse (Back): The reverse side is covered in Greek letters arranged in several rows, likely a religious text or a name. The letters are indented into the lead, creating a positive relief.
  • Context: Given the style of the imagery and the presence of Greek letters, this is most likely a Byzantine seal, potentially dating from the medieval period. It was likely used to authenticate documents or to signify affiliation or ownership.
  • Overall Impression: The image presents two sides of a historic artifact, showing the type of iconography and textual language of an ancient seal, and the age and wear give it historical character.

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

The image shows two sides of a gray, weathered, ancient-looking seal. The seal is roughly circular, but with uneven edges. On the left is a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. On the right side is a grid of raised lettering in what appears to be an ancient alphabet, possibly Greek.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of a historical artifact, likely a seal or coin, with detailed engravings on both sides.

  1. Left Side (Obverse):

    • The obverse features an image of a figure, possibly a saint or a religious icon, depicted in a traditional Byzantine style.
    • The figure has a halo around the head, indicating sanctity.
    • The figure appears to be holding an object, possibly a book or scroll, and is dressed in robes.
    • There are inscriptions around the figure, but they are not entirely clear in the image.
  2. Right Side (Reverse):

    • The reverse side contains text in what appears to be Greek, written in a circular arrangement.
    • The inscription is more legible compared to the obverse side and seems to be in multiple lines.
    • The text likely includes names and titles, which were common on Byzantine seals and coins.

The artifact appears to be made of metal and shows signs of wear and aging, indicating it is quite old. The detailed engravings and the use of Greek suggest it could be from the Byzantine Empire, a period known for its rich history and religious iconography.

Qwen

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Text analysis

Amazon

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