Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of John imperial spatharios and protonotarios of the Peloponnesos (X c.)

Date

X c.

People

-

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1016

Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of John imperial spatharios and protonotarios of the Peloponnesos (X c.)

Date

X c.

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1016

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Rock 92
Ammunition 84.9
Weapon 84.9
Coin 81.2
Money 81.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

no person 99.3
nature 96.5
rock 95.7
stone 94.3
medicine 94.2
ancient 93.6
geology 92.7
desktop 92.7
old 90.8
closeup 89.9
symbol 88.2
disjunct 87.6
one 86
rough 83.4
art 83.2
sculpture 82.1
prehistoric 81.8
shape 81.2
invertebrate 79.4
ore 77.4

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

invertebrate 29.2
arthropod 24.2
stone 21.1
oyster 21.1
close 19.4
food 17.4
trilobite 17
animal 16.4
bivalve 16.2
brown 16.2
pupa 15.5
mollusk 15
closeup 14.8
stamp 14.3
corbel 14.1
insect 13.4
natural 13.4
bracket 12.7
old 12.5
device 12.3
die 11.7
rock 11.3
healthy 10.7
mineral 10.7
detail 10.5
texture 10.4
baked 10.3
pattern 10.3
gold 9.9
loaf 9.7
support 9.5
stones 9.5
gourmet 9.3
decoration 9.3
eating 9.2
organic 9.2
fastener 9.2
backgrounds 8.9
shaping tool 8.8
pepper 8.7
wall 8.6
health 8.3
rough 8.2
diet 8.1
object 8.1
cooking 7.9
chocolate 7.8
nobody 7.8
iron 7.6
delicious 7.4
bread 7.4
metal 7.2
fresh 7.2
history 7.2
material 7.1
amulet 7.1
surface 7.1
textured 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

artifact 80.1
rock 53.7
fossil 50.9

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

chocolate 57
rock 22.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Grenade

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Grenade 84.9%

AWS Rekognition

Grenade 82.1%

Clarifai

Coin 80.7%

Clarifai

Coin 68%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a piece of cake 36.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

two small pieces of stone with the words "the holy" and "the holy" on them

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of two pieces of a coin with a coin on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows two sides of an ancient lead object, possibly a seal or token. On the left side, there is a depiction of a cross at the center, surrounded by faint circular markings and inscriptions. The details appear weathered or eroded, making the inscriptions difficult to decipher. On the right side, there is text arranged in rows, though much of it is worn, with some characters still visible. The seal shows clear signs of age and use, with a rough and uneven surface.

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

The image depicts two sides of a historical lead object that appears to be a Byzantine lead seal, also known as a "bulla." The seal is circular and has been corroded and worn over time, displaying a rustic and uneven texture.

On the left side of the image, the first side of the seal features a central design of a cross potent, which is a type of cross characterized by its broadened ends. There is a circular border surrounding the cross, possibly containing inscriptions or symbols, although they are not clearly legible due to wear and corrosion.

The right side of the image shows the reverse side of the seal, which contains lines of text in Greek characters. The text is organized into three lines, but the individual letters are difficult to discern precisely, likely due to the age and condition of the artifact.

Overall, the object is a historical artifact used for authenticating documents or securing goods, typical of the Byzantine era.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows two ancient stone seals or tokens. They appear to be made of a rough, weathered material, likely stone or clay. One seal has a cross-like symbol engraved on it, while the other has some kind of text or script engraved on its surface. The seals have an irregular, natural shape, suggesting they were handcrafted rather than mass-produced. They seem to be archaeological artifacts or historical objects of some kind, though I cannot identify or name any individuals depicted in the image.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows two ancient clay seals or bullae. They have intricate inscriptions or symbols carved into their rough, textured surfaces. The seals appear to be quite old and weathered, with an earthy, grayish-brown color. Based on their appearance, these seals were likely used to stamp or imprint official documents or correspondence in ancient times, serving as a form of authentication or signature.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This appears to be an ancient clay seal or bulla, which is a piece of clay that was used to secure documents or items in antiquity. The image shows what looks like a weathered, grayish-brown clay piece with visible inscriptions or markings on its surface. The artifact appears to be photographed against a white background with a measurement scale visible on the right side. The surface texture is rough and uneven, showing signs of age and wear, with what appears to be ancient text or symbols impressed into the clay. This type of artifact is commonly found in archaeological excavations and was used as an administrative tool in ancient times to authenticate documents or mark ownership.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents two ancient coins, each with a distinct design and inscription. The coin on the left features a cross at its center, surrounded by an inscription that is partially illegible due to wear and tear. The coin on the right displays a circular design with a series of letters and symbols etched into its surface.

Key Features:

  • Coin Design:
    • Cross at the center of the left coin
    • Circular design on the right coin
  • Inscriptions:
    • Partially illegible on the left coin
    • Series of letters and symbols on the right coin
  • Condition:
    • Both coins show signs of wear and tear
  • Background:
    • Light gray background with a subtle shadow effect

Summary:

The image showcases two ancient coins with unique designs and inscriptions. The left coin features a prominent cross, while the right coin displays a circular design with a series of letters and symbols. Both coins exhibit signs of wear and tear, suggesting their age and historical significance. The light gray background provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the coins, allowing their details to take center stage.

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

The image depicts two sides of an ancient coin, with the left side featuring a cross and the right side displaying text. The coin is made of a rough, brown material, possibly bronze or copper, and has a circular shape with a wavy edge. The cross on the left side is centered and symmetrical, while the text on the right side is written in a language that appears to be Latin or Greek. The background of the image is white, with a small strip of black and white on the right side, suggesting that it may be a photograph taken for documentation or study purposes. Overall, the image provides a detailed view of an ancient coin, highlighting its design and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows two ancient coins placed on a white background. The coin on the left has a cross symbol in the center with some text around it. The coin on the right has some text on it, but it is not clear due to the worn-out surface. The coins appear to be made of bronze, and the surface is rough and uneven. The coins are placed in a way that the cross symbol of the left coin is facing the text on the right coin.

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

The image shows two old coins that are probably from the Byzantine Empire. The coins are placed on a white surface, which is probably a table. The coins are round and have a rough surface. The coin on the left has a cross symbol in the middle, while the coin on the right has some letters written on it. The coins have some cracks and scratches on them.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases two sides of a small, weathered object. Based on the context, it appears to be an ancient seal or a similarly small artifact.

Here's what I can see:

  • Appearance: Both sides have a rough, irregular, and deteriorated surface, suggesting the object is aged. The material looks to be a dark-colored metal, possibly lead or a similar alloy.
  • Details:
    • Side 1: This side features a central design with an anchor combined with a cross. It's surrounded by what seems to be an inscription around the border, though much of it is worn and difficult to read.
    • Side 2: This side also has an inscription, but it's more text-based and arranged in neat rows. The characters are blocky, and a portion of the inscription is obscured.
  • Context: The object is positioned against a white background with a measurement scale on the right edge. This setup is common for presenting artifacts and allows for size and context to be assessed.

Overall, the image presents a pair of views of a historic artifact, possibly of religious or official origin.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

The image shows two sides of an ancient, weathered artifact, likely a coin or seal. The objects are displayed side-by-side against a light-colored background. A small portion of a black and white measuring scale is visible to the right.

On the left side of the image, one side of the artifact features a cross emblem in the center, surrounded by floral or decorative elements. There appears to be lettering along the upper edge of the artifact.

The right side of the image shows the opposite side of the artifact. Here, the design consists of several lines of blocky lettering, possibly in Latin or Greek. The overall condition of both sides suggests significant age and wear, with the details of the inscriptions and designs being somewhat obscured by corrosion and damage.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image shows two sides of an ancient clay artifact, likely a bulla or seal impression. These types of artifacts were commonly used in ancient times to seal documents or containers, ensuring their authenticity and security.

  • Left Side:

    • The impression features a cross, which is a prominent symbol, suggesting a possible Christian context or origin.
    • Surrounding the cross, there are inscriptions in what appears to be an ancient script, possibly Greek or another language used in the ancient Near East.
  • Right Side:

    • This side also contains inscriptions in the same ancient script. The text is more extensive compared to the left side.
    • The letters are arranged in multiple lines, indicating a more detailed message or identification.

The artifact appears to be made of clay and shows signs of wear and age, indicating it has been preserved over a long period. The inscriptions and symbols provide valuable historical and cultural information about the period and people who used such seals.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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