Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Nicholas patrikios, imperial protospatharios and strategos of Longobardia (X c.)

Date

X c.

People

-

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1609

Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Nicholas patrikios, imperial protospatharios and strategos of Longobardia (X c.)

Date

X c.

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.1609

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Rock 99.9
Coin 85
Money 85
Ammunition 61.9
Grenade 61.9
Weapon 61.9

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

no person 99.2
nature 97
rock 96.6
desktop 93.7
geology 93.3
closeup 92.4
stone 90.9
invertebrate 89.9
disjunct 88.3
medicine 86.9
one 86.5
boulder 83.4
symbol 82.6
food 80.6
texture 80
shape 79.4
isolate 78.3
close 76.4
hard 76.1
art 71.2

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

invertebrate 63.8
trilobite 47.8
arthropod 42.1
animal 37
food 36.5
mollusk 32.2
oyster 31.1
bivalve 28.5
meal 26.8
stone 21.1
vegetable 19.3
lunch 18
dinner 17.7
walnut 17.7
brown 17.7
delicious 17.3
healthy 17
eat 16.8
baked 15.9
edible nut 15.6
meat 15.3
grilled 15.3
close 14.8
rock 14.8
diet 14.5
gourmet 14.4
steak 14.4
nut 14.4
beef 14.2
cooking 14
fresh 13.7
plate 13.7
natural 13.4
seed 13
snack 12.8
tasty 12.5
produce 12.4
cuisine 12.4
breakfast 12.4
bread 12.3
bakery 11.4
gastropod 11.3
fruit 11.1
pepper 11.1
eating 10.9
slice 10.9
nutrition 10.9
chocolate 10.3
organism 10.3
health 9.7
loaf 9.7
mineral 9.7
roast 9.6
dessert 8.9
taro 8.8
cereal 8.7
sweet 8.7
stones 8.5
closeup 8.1
object 8.1
ingredient 7.9
restaurant 7.8
fillet 7.7
crust 7.7
grill 7.7
whole 7.6
nutritious 7.6
cake 7.5
root vegetable 7.5
grain 7.4
abalone 7.4
truffle 7.3
cut 7.2
raw 7.1
wooden 7

Google
created on 2018-05-09

artifact 87.6
rock 60.2

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

piece 79.6
chocolate 65.5
rock 32.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Grenade
Grenade 61.9%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 54.8%
paintings art 43.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a piece of cake sitting on top of a rock 44.2%
a piece of cake sitting on a rock 44.1%
a piece of cake 44%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of two coins with a coin on top of it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

The image shows two sides of a weathered lead object that appears to be an ancient lead seal or bulla. The left side features a faint design, possibly depicting a figure (or symbol), surrounded by inscriptions or decorative patterns. The right side contains a clearer set of inscriptions, arranged in horizontal lines, likely written in Greek or a similar script. The surface of the seal is rough and corroded, suggesting significant age and wear. It seems to have been used for securing documents or items in antiquity.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

This image shows two views of an ancient coin-like artifact, possibly a seal or token. It appears to be made of a metal that has oxidized over time, giving it a rough and weathered appearance.

The artifact has a circular shape with a slightly irregular edge. The left side shows one face of the artifact which has an indistinct design, possibly including text or symbols, but these are difficult to make out due to the corrosion and wear on the surface. The visible text appears to be written in a script resembling Greek letters, although it is somewhat eroded and hard to discern fully.

The right side of the image shows the opposite face of the artifact, which has more visible text inscribed in a similar script. Despite the wear, some letters and lines are distinguishable, suggesting that it carries a message or identification, typical for seals used in historical contexts.

The background is neutral, allowing focus on the textures and details of the artifact itself. The object is evidently of significant age, as indicated by its condition, and likely carries historical or archaeological significance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows two ancient coins or medallions. They appear to be made of a weathered, rocky material, possibly stone or clay. The coins have inscriptions or markings on them, though the details are not entirely clear due to the weathered and worn appearance of the artifacts. The coins seem to be from an ancient civilization, based on their primitive and antique style.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This appears to be an ancient clay seal or bulla with inscriptions on it. The artifact looks weathered and gray-brown in color, with visible text or markings impressed into its surface. The object is photographed against a white background with what appears to be a measurement scale on the right side. The seal appears to be broken or fragmented, with an irregular oval shape. This type of artifact was commonly used in ancient times to authenticate documents or mark ownership, and the text visible on it appears to be in an ancient script, though the specific language isn't clear from this image alone.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

This image depicts two ancient-looking stone objects, possibly coins or seals, with intricate carvings on their surfaces. The stones are dark gray in color and have a rough texture, suggesting they may be made of stone or clay.

The left stone features a circular design with various symbols and markings etched into its surface. The right stone also has a circular design, but its markings appear more worn and faded than those on the left stone.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the stones. A small strip of black and white squares is visible in the top-right corner of the image, but it does not appear to be related to the stones themselves.

Overall, the image suggests that these stones may be artifacts from an ancient civilization, possibly used for ceremonial or administrative purposes. However, without further context or information, it is difficult to say for certain what these stones represent or where they originated.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image presents two ancient coins, each with a unique design and inscription. The coins are circular in shape and appear to be made of a dark brown material, possibly bronze or copper.

Coin 1:

  • Design: The coin features an image of a man standing on the left side, facing right. He is depicted in a simple, stylized manner, with his arms at his sides and his legs straight.
  • Inscription: The coin bears an inscription in a language that is not immediately recognizable. The text is written in a curved line above the man's head, and it appears to be a combination of letters and symbols.

Coin 2:

  • Design: This coin has a more intricate design than the first one. It features a series of symbols and markings that are difficult to decipher. There is no clear image or figure on this coin.
  • Inscription: The inscription on this coin is also written in a curved line, but it is more complex than the one on the first coin. The text appears to be a combination of letters and symbols, and it may be a different language or script than the one used on the first coin.

Background:

  • The coins are set against a plain gray background, which helps to highlight their details and textures.
  • There are no other objects or features in the image that could distract from the coins themselves.

Overall:

  • The image provides a clear and detailed view of the two ancient coins, allowing the viewer to examine their designs and inscriptions closely.
  • The coins appear to be well-preserved and in good condition, suggesting that they may have been carefully handled and stored over time.
  • The image could be useful for historians, archaeologists, or collectors who are interested in ancient coins and their significance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image shows two ancient coins, possibly made of bronze, placed on a white surface. The coins are round and have a rough texture. The coins have some inscriptions and symbols on them. The inscriptions are written in a foreign language, possibly Greek. The symbols are difficult to identify, but they appear to be some kind of emblem or logo. The coins are placed side by side, with a slight gap between them.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image shows two ancient coins, likely made of bronze, placed on a white surface. The coin on the left features an intricate design with a tree and some text engraved on it. The coin on the right has Greek letters inscribed on it, suggesting it is from the Hellenistic period. Both coins appear to be worn and have some damage, indicating their age and historical significance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

The image displays two ancient-looking seals, likely made of a dark, stone-like material with a rough, textured surface. They are arranged side-by-side on a light background.

  • Left Seal: The left seal appears to have an intricate design, with visible remnants of what could be a cross, floral elements, or perhaps an inscription. Some areas show a reddish pigment, suggesting potential remnants of original coloring.
  • Right Seal: The right seal features a clear series of block letters, with some visible indentations. The surface of the seals is aged, with visible imperfections, cracks, and irregularities. They give off an impression of historical significance and age.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The image shows two views of an ancient Byzantine lead seal, positioned side by side on a light grey surface. The seal is dark in color, suggesting it is made of lead. The edges are irregular, indicating possible wear and tear.

The seal has two distinct faces. One side features an intricate design with what appears to be plant-like motifs, possibly stylized floral or vine patterns. Surrounding the central design are characters, possibly from a script. The other side shows several lines of text in a blocky font. The letters are in all caps.

The seals have a heavily weathered, aged look, and the details are not perfectly crisp, likely due to age and usage.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image shows two sides of an ancient lead seal, commonly referred to as a bulla. These seals were used in ancient times to secure documents, packages, or containers by tying them with a string or cord and then sealing the knot with the bulla.

  • Left Side: The left side of the seal features an engraved image. The image appears to depict a figure, possibly a person, though the details are somewhat worn and not entirely clear. There are also some letters or symbols around the figure, which might be part of an inscription.

  • Right Side: The right side of the seal displays a more detailed inscription in what appears to be Greek letters. The inscription is arranged in several lines and seems to be a name or a title, though the exact translation would require knowledge of ancient Greek.

The seal itself is made of lead, which was a common material for such items due to its malleability and ability to be easily impressed with a design. The condition of the seal suggests it has been buried or otherwise exposed to the elements for a significant period, leading to some wear and corrosion.

These types of seals are significant artifacts in archaeology as they can provide insights into administrative practices, personal identities, and the cultural context of the period in which they were used.