Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Alexios Kommenos, sebastos and doux of Dyrrachion (XI/XII c.)

Date

XI/XII c.

People

Coin Constituent: Alexios Kommenos, sebastos, doux of Dyrrachion, 1000 - 1200

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1397

Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Alexios Kommenos, sebastos and doux of Dyrrachion (XI/XII c.)

People

Coin Constituent: Alexios Kommenos, sebastos, doux of Dyrrachion, 1000 - 1200

Date

XI/XII c.

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1397

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Coin 96.3
Money 96.3
Person 74.5
Person 70.2
Head 70
Bread 64.3
Food 64.3
Animal 61.2
Reptile 61.2
Sea Life 61.2
Turtle 61.2
Dime 55.7
Bronze 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

no person 97.9
desktop 96.3
food 95.2
closeup 93.6
one 93.1
old 92
isolate 87.5
shape 87.4
nature 87.4
disjunct 87
art 86.6
cutout 84.9
texture 84.6
invertebrate 84.2
symbol 83
ancient 79.1
isolated 78.2
pattern 77.8
sculpture 77.2
decoration 73.7

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

abalone 28.8
bolo tie 27.6
gold 24.7
gastropod 24.6
ring 24.3
metal 24.1
decoration 22.3
necktie 21.9
mollusk 21.5
jewelry 20.2
money 19.6
coin 19.1
currency 18.8
jewel 18.4
shiny 18.2
silver 17.7
gem 17.6
luxury 17.2
amulet 16.6
golden 16.3
stone 16
gift 15.5
wealth 15.3
close 14.8
invertebrate 14.2
antique 13.9
rings 13.6
coins 13.5
charm 13.2
closeup 12.8
symbol 12.8
celebration 12.8
gemstone 12.8
object 12.5
stamp 12.3
precious 11.6
diamond 11.6
old 11.1
finance 11
garment 11
fastener 10.9
fashion 10.6
expensive 10.5
detail 10.5
food 10.3
die 10
financial 9.8
business 9.7
value 9.7
stones 9.5
savings 9.3
holiday 9.3
banking 9.2
one 9
style 8.9
jewels 8.9
necklace 8.8
brilliant 8.6
shell 8.6
dollar 8.4
economy 8.3
wedding 8.3
investment 8.2
cash 8.2
bank 8.1
restraint 8
gems 7.9
round 7.8
ornament 7.8
device 7.6
openwork 7.5
crystal 7.5
shaping tool 7.5
traditional 7.5
rich 7.4
vintage 7.4
bangle 7.3
black 7.2
bright 7.1
romance 7.1
season 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

artifact 75.6
coin 62.9

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

invertebrate 88
coin 84.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Bread
Turtle
Person 74.5%
Person 70.2%
Bread 64.3%
Turtle 61.2%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a close up of a coin 85%
a coin on a table 68.7%
close up of a coin 68.6%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a pair of ancient roman coins with a woman on the other side -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows both sides of a Byzantine lead seal. The left side depicts a carved scene likely featuring human figures in a religious or ceremonial context. The figures appear to be standing beneath an arch-like structure, possibly symbolic of a sacred or significant setting. The right side contains an inscription in Greek letters arranged in multiple lines, which may identify the owner of the seal or include a prayer or official statement. The seal is round and aged, showing signs of wear and deterioration. It is a historical artifact used for authentication purposes in the Byzantine era.

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

The image shows a Byzantine lead seal, which is depicted in two views: the obverse and the reverse. The obverse side (left) features a religious scene with multiple figures, possibly saints or holy people, standing under a dome or arch. The figures are in relief and the scene includes several halos, suggesting their sanctity. The background seems to have an architectural element or possibly an inscription in Greek.

The reverse side (right) contains an inscription in Greek, arranged in lines across the surface of the seal. The text is in a style typical of Byzantine seals, often including the name and title of the person to whom the seal belonged. The seal shows signs of aging, such as some corrosion or degradation, indicative of its historical nature.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two sides of an ancient coin or medallion. On one side, there appears to be a depiction of two figures, possibly representing deities or mythological characters. The other side features an inscription in an ancient script, likely in a language such as Greek or Latin. The coin or medallion has an aged, weathered appearance, indicating it is an artifact from an ancient civilization.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be an ancient seal or medallion, likely made of clay or a similar material. It's oval-shaped and has a weathered, grayish-brown appearance suggesting significant age. The surface contains intricate relief carvings or impressions showing what appears to be multiple figures arranged in rows. There's a measuring scale visible on the right side of the image, indicating this is likely a photograph taken for archaeological or historical documentation purposes. The artifact shows signs of wear and aging, with an uneven, textured surface typical of archaeological finds.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a close-up view of two ancient coins, likely from the Middle Ages or earlier, showcasing their intricate designs and textures.

Coin 1:

  • The coin on the left features a circular shape with a raised edge.
  • The surface is adorned with an embossed design depicting a group of people, possibly figures from a biblical scene or a historical event.
  • The figures are arranged in a semi-circle, with some holding objects or standing in various poses.
  • The design is detailed and appears to be a representation of a significant moment or story.

Coin 2:

  • The coin on the right also has a circular shape with a raised edge.
  • The surface is embossed with a pattern of small, rounded shapes that resemble flowers or other organic forms.
  • The design is more abstract than the first coin and lacks clear figures or narrative elements.
  • The pattern is intricate and may represent a symbol or motif from a particular culture or region.

Background:

  • The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the coins.
  • A small black and white bar is visible in the top-right corner, possibly indicating the image's metadata or a reference point for further analysis.

Overall:

  • The image provides a detailed look at the designs and textures of these ancient coins, offering insights into the craftsmanship and cultural significance of the time period.
  • The contrast between the two coins' designs suggests that they may have served different purposes or represented different values within their respective societies.

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

The image features two ancient-looking coins or medallions, each with a unique design. The coin on the left showcases a scene of people gathered around an archway, while the coin on the right displays a grid of letters and symbols.

Coin 1:

  • Scene: A group of people are depicted standing in front of an archway.
  • Design: The coin's surface is intricately carved with details of the scene.
  • Color: The coin has a dark brown color with a rough texture.

Coin 2:

  • Grid: A grid of letters and symbols is embossed on the coin's surface.
  • Design: The grid is arranged in rows and columns, with each cell containing a unique symbol or letter.
  • Color: The coin has a similar dark brown color to the first coin, with a rough texture.

Background:

  • Color: The background of the image is white, providing a clean and neutral backdrop for the coins.
  • Shadows: The coins cast shadows on the background, indicating that they are being lit from above.

Overall:

  • Appearance: The coins appear to be ancient artifacts, possibly from a historical or cultural context.
  • Significance: The coins may hold significance for historians, archaeologists, or collectors interested in ancient civilizations.
  • Preservation: The coins seem to be well-preserved, with minimal signs of wear or damage.

Amazon Nova

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

The image displays two ancient circular objects, possibly coins or medallions, on a white background. The left object features a relief image depicting a group of people, possibly a family, standing under a canopy or shelter, with stars and other celestial elements around them. The right object has an intricate design of text, possibly in an ancient script, arranged in concentric circles. Both objects exhibit signs of wear and aging, with visible cracks and discolorations. The objects appear to be made of a durable material, likely stone or metal.

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

The image features two ancient coins, both of which are round and have intricate designs on them. The coin on the left has a circular shape with a design of people and an umbrella. The coin on the right has a circular shape with a design of a circle of letters. Both coins have a brownish color, which suggests that they are made of bronze. The coins are placed on a white surface, probably a table.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

The image shows two sides of an ancient-looking, circular object. The object is dark in color and appears to be made of metal or stone.

The left side of the object depicts what seems to be a human figure standing to the left, with five figures in front of a two-story building. The figures in the center appear to be wearing long robes.

The right side of the object is covered in a grid-like pattern of raised shapes, resembling letters or symbols. The texture on this side is weathered and worn.

There is a ruler on the right side of the image for scale. The background is plain and off-white.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

Here's a description of the image:

The image displays two small, round, ancient-looking artifacts, possibly seals or coins. They are positioned side-by-side against a white background. The artifacts have a dark, brownish-gray color, likely due to their age and material. The material appears to be some sort of metal, possibly lead or bronze.

  • Left Artifact: This piece depicts a scene with multiple figures. On the left side, a figure with a prominent face and perhaps a beard is prominent. Several other figures are standing in the background. Above the figures are a few small domes or arches.
  • Right Artifact: This piece has a geometric pattern. It has a repeating series of shapes, likely letters or symbols, arranged in neat rows. The overall impression is of an inscription.

Both artifacts are worn and have some visible damage, indicative of their age. The composition of the image allows for a clear examination of the front and back of the artifacts.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient lead seal.

On the left side:

  • The seal depicts a religious scene, likely of Christian origin.
  • There are three figures standing under an arch. The central figure appears to be holding a book, while the other two figures are positioned on either side.
  • The scene suggests a depiction of saints or religious figures, possibly representing a significant moment in Christian iconography.

On the right side:

  • The seal contains an inscription in Greek, arranged in a circular pattern.
  • The text appears to be partially legible, with some letters more worn than others.
  • The inscription likely provides information about the seal's origin or purpose, such as the name of the issuing authority or a religious dedication.

The overall condition of the seal shows signs of wear and age, indicating it is an artifact of historical significance.

Text analysis

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