Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of John proedros (=metropolitan) of Abydos (XI/XII c.)

Date

XI/XII c.

People

-

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.307

Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of John proedros (=metropolitan) of Abydos (XI/XII c.)

Date

XI/XII c.

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.307

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Coin 87.2
Money 87.2
Animal 82.8
Invertebrate 82.8
Ammunition 80.9
Weapon 80.9

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

food 98.3
nature 97.2
no person 97.1
closeup 96.5
desktop 96.5
one 92.1
texture 91.5
disjunct 90.8
invertebrate 90.7
fruit 90.5
old 90.2
refreshment 88.6
close 87.4
tree 86.5
shape 85.2
color 85.1
round out 84
fungus 83.2
still life 82.9
grow 82.7

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

snail 100
gastropod 82.2
mollusk 70.5
invertebrate 47.4
animal 33.4
walnut 31.1
shell 26.9
edible nut 23
nut 22.6
slow 22.5
ring 20.4
food 20.4
close 20
slime 16.8
fruit 16.6
garden 15.1
seed 14.6
slimy 13.8
brown 13.3
stone 12.7
shiny 11.1
speed 11
slug 10.9
closeup 10.8
acorn 10.4
eat 10.1
object 9.5
spiral 9.5
insect 9.2
one 9
pest 8.9
breakfast 8.8
natural 8.7
jewel 8.7
move 8.6
gift 8.6
gold 8.2
decoration 8.1
metal 8
crawl 7.9
crawling 7.9
helix 7.9
gemstone 7.9
sea 7.8
rings 7.8
gem 7.8
lonely 7.7
money 7.7
healthy 7.6
meal 7.3
detail 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-09

artifact 71.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Insect
Grenade

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Insect 82.8%

AWS Rekognition

Grenade 80.9%

Clarifai

Coin 54.4%

Clarifai

Coin 42.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

food drinks 74.4%
paintings art 13.6%
pets animals 7%
nature landscape 2.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-09

a piece of cake 35.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a couple of coins sitting on top of a coin

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

two small pieces of stone with the inscription of a man

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows two sides of an ancient artifact, likely a lead seal or token. On the left side, there is an embossed depiction of a figure, perhaps a portrait or saint, surrounded by worn and rough edges. On the right side, there is text inscribed in an ancient script, though the text is partially faded and difficult to read. The artifact appears weathered, with signs of age and corrosion, and is placed on a neutral white background for examination. The ruler or scale on the far right suggests the artifact's dimensions are being measured or documented.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image shows two ancient coins or seals, each with distinct impressions and text. The left piece appears to feature an embossed depiction, possibly of a human or divine figure, surrounded by worn details. The surface shows signs of aging with a rustic patina. The right piece has embossed text with several visible letters, though the inscription is partially worn and may be difficult to fully decipher. Both objects have an aged, rough texture and seem to be photographed on a neutral background, likely to highlight their historical details.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows two ancient coins or seals. They appear to be made of a brownish-gray material, likely some type of stone or clay. The coins have intricate designs and inscriptions carved into them, suggesting they are historical artifacts with cultural or religious significance. The coins are displayed against a plain, light-colored background, allowing the details of the objects to be clearly visible.

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

This image shows what appears to be an ancient seal or bulla - a clay impression used to authenticate documents or mark ownership in antiquity. The image shows both sides of the seal: one side appears to have a portrait or figure impression, while the other side contains what looks like text or inscriptions. The seal is made of clay and has a weathered, brownish-gray coloring typical of archaeological artifacts. The edges are somewhat irregular and broken, suggesting its age and the conditions under which it was preserved. The surface shows clear impressions that were made when the clay was still soft, though time has worn down some of the details. This type of artifact was commonly used in ancient civilizations for administrative and official purposes.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image presents a close-up view of two ancient coins, each with distinct features and inscriptions.

Coin 1:
The coin on the left is circular in shape, with a rough and worn appearance, indicating its age. It has a small hole at the top, suggesting it may have been attached to a string or worn as a pendant. The coin's surface is primarily brown, with darker brown spots scattered throughout, giving it a weathered look. A circular design is visible at the center, although it is difficult to discern any details due to the coin's condition.

Coin 2:
The coin on the right is also circular, but its edges are more irregularly shaped, with some areas appearing to be broken off. The coin's surface is a lighter brown color, with darker brown spots and a rough texture. The inscription "VESPASIANO AVG" is visible, although it is partially worn away. The letters are arranged in a curved line, with the words "VESPASIANO" and "AVG" standing out more clearly than the rest of the text.

Background:
The coins are set against a plain white background, which helps to highlight their features. A small black and white ruler is visible in the top-right corner of the image, providing a sense of scale.

Overall:
The image provides a detailed view of two ancient coins, showcasing their unique characteristics and historical significance. The coins' worn appearance and inscriptions offer clues about their origins and purpose, while the plain background helps to focus attention on the coins themselves.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image features a small, circular object with a rough texture, likely made of stone or clay. The object is positioned in the center of the image, with its surface facing upwards. It has a dark brown color with lighter brown and black spots, giving it a weathered appearance.

On the left side of the object, there appears to be an image of a person's head and shoulders, although it is not clearly defined. The right side of the object has some indistinct writing or markings, but they are too blurry to decipher.

The background of the image is white, suggesting that the object is being displayed against a plain backdrop. There is a small strip of black and white on the right side of the image, which may be part of a ruler or other measuring device. Overall, the image suggests that the object is an artifact or relic of some kind, possibly from an archaeological site or museum collection.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image features two ancient-looking objects that are placed on a white surface. The objects are probably ancient coins or seals. The object on the left appears to have an image of a person on it, and the object on the right appears to have some text on it. The objects are placed on a white surface, which is probably a table.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts two fragments of ancient lead seals, likely from the Byzantine Empire. The left fragment shows an image of a person, possibly a saint or a religious figure, with intricate details etched into the lead. The right fragment has Greek inscriptions, including the words "ALEXIOS" and "SPATHARIOS," which suggest the seal belonged to an individual named Alexios, possibly a military official or a member of the imperial court. The inscriptions are worn and partially illegible due to the age and condition of the artifact. Both fragments have a rough, uneven surface and are displayed on a plain white background, highlighting their historical significance and the craftsmanship of the original seal.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows two sides of a small, possibly ancient, artifact. The items are metallic and appear to be some form of seals. The objects are a worn, circular shapes with irregular edges, as if broken or chipped.

  • Left side: This side features an image of a figure, possibly a person or saint, in a frontal pose. The details are difficult to make out, but suggest a head, torso, and possibly a garment.
  • Right side: The other side bears text or inscriptions, though the script is also difficult to decipher. The letters are aligned in rows, and the general structure suggests a message or inscription.

Both sides of the artifacts exhibit signs of age and wear, with a weathered surface and visible oxidation or corrosion. They are set against a clean, neutral background, allowing the focus to be entirely on the objects.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-30

The image displays two sides of a small, circular artifact, presumably a seal or coin, set against a white background. A ruler with alternating black and white stripes is positioned to the right, presumably for scale.

The artifact on the left side features a worn, raised image of what appears to be a human figure. The details are not sharp, but it seems to depict a person with a prominent face and perhaps wearing some form of clothing or religious vestment.

The artifact on the right side is also worn and features raised text. The writing is in a circular pattern, consistent with the shape of the seal or coin. It is hard to decipher the specific words due to the wear and style of the text.

Both artifacts are made of a material that appears dark and metallic, perhaps bronze or a similarly aged metal. They seem to be somewhat damaged, as there are chipped or broken edges on both sides. The overall impression is of an artifact of some age, possibly of historical or archaeological significance.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows two sides of an ancient artifact, likely a clay bulla or seal impression. Here are the details:

  1. Left Side:

    • The left side of the artifact appears to have an impression of a figure, possibly a person or deity. The details are somewhat worn, but you can make out the outline of what seems to be a head and possibly some form of headdress or crown.
    • The artifact itself is irregularly shaped, suggesting it has been broken or chipped over time.
  2. Right Side:

    • The right side of the artifact features an inscription in an ancient script, likely Paleo-Hebrew or a similar script used in the ancient Near East. The text is inscribed in a linear fashion and appears to be legible, though the exact translation would require expertise in ancient languages.
    • The inscription is somewhat worn but still discernible.

Overall, this artifact is likely of historical and archaeological significance, possibly used for sealing documents or marking ownership in ancient times.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

Name
CHERS