Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Basil bishop of Stroumitza (XI/XII c.)

Date

XI/XII c.

People

-

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.487

Human Generated Data

Title

Seal of Basil bishop of Stroumitza (XI/XII c.)

Date

XI/XII c.

Classification

Seals

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore, 1951.31.5.487

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Coin 94.6
Money 94.6
Head 79.4
Person 79.4
Food 73.6
Face 69.7
Dime 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

no person 96.3
old 95
desktop 93
closeup 93
ancient 92.3
round out 90.5
isolate 89.8
food 87
sculpture 85.7
nature 85.2
art 83.7
one 83.3
symbol 82.3
invertebrate 82.1
close 80.3
texture 76.5
round 76.2
disjunct 75.9
museum 75.8
cut 75.5

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

mollusk 59.7
gastropod 59
invertebrate 48.2
abalone 45.7
walnut 44.8
nut 42.4
edible nut 39.4
food 32.6
seed 31.2
brown 28
fruit 26.7
animal 21.9
close 19.4
bivalve 19
natural 18.7
organic 18.5
vegetable 18
shell 17.2
healthy 17
spice 16.3
river limpet 14.7
meal 14.6
gourmet 14.4
fresh 14.4
stone 14.3
snail 14.2
closeup 14.2
breakfast 14.2
cockle 13.9
taro 13.1
eat 12.6
organism 12
object 11.7
root vegetable 11.7
ingredient 11.4
bread 11.2
slow 10.8
diet 10.5
group 10.5
rock 10.4
round 10.4
tropical 10.2
produce 10.2
grain 10.2
tasty 10
raw 9.8
loaf 9.7
plant 8.9
whole 8.6
bakery 8.6
hard 8.6
dinner 8.4
eating 8.4
nutrition 8.4
fat 8.4
garden 8.4
studio 8.4
wood 8.3
ripe 8.2
sweet 7.9
cooking 7.9
sea 7.8
life 7.8
snack 7.7
money 7.7
slice 7.3
detail 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-09

artifact 76.5
commodity 51.6

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-09

sliced 17.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

Coin

AWS Rekognition

Bread 73.6%

AWS Rekognition

Bread 71.4%

Clarifai

Coin 97.2%

Clarifai

Coin 74.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-07

paintings art 88.1%
food drinks 11.8%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a pair of ancient coins with a woman on the other side

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

two ancient coins with the image of a man and woman

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image depicts two sides of an ancient bronze or lead seal, likely from the Byzantine era. On the left side, there is an embossed image of a religious figure, possibly Saint Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by a halo (or nimbus). The edges have an incomplete circular frame, and there may be faint symbols or inscriptions present. On the right side, there is text written in Greek, though some parts are eroded and difficult to read. The seal shows signs of wear, corrosion, and age, suggesting its historical significance as a religious or administrative object.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image shows a Byzantine lead seal with two sides depicted. On the left side, the seal has an engraving of a haloed figure, possibly a saint or a religious figure, holding a depiction of a city or a building on their left side. This side features some faint inscriptions, which might be in Greek.

On the right side, the seal displays several lines of Greek text, likely identifying the seal's owner or containing a religious or official message. The seal appears to have weathered over time, with a rough texture and signs of aging, indicative of its historical nature.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows two ancient clay seals or tokens. The one on the left depicts a figure, likely a religious or symbolic representation, standing in a frontal pose. The figure appears to be wearing robes or garments and has a halo or nimbus around the head, suggesting a sacred or divine nature. The seal on the right shows an intricate design with multiple figures or symbols, possibly representing a religious or ceremonial scene. Both seals have a weathered, aged appearance, indicating they are ancient artifacts. The overall impression is of historical, cultural, and potentially religious significance.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This image shows both sides of what appears to be an ancient seal or medallion. The left side features a religious figure with a halo or nimbus, depicted in relief carving. The right side contains what looks like text or inscriptions in an ancient script, possibly Greek or Byzantine in origin. The artifact appears to be made of clay or a similar material and has a brownish-gray coloration with signs of age and wear. The circular seal shows some degradation around the edges but the central imagery and text are still somewhat visible. This type of object was likely used for official or religious documentation in medieval times.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a pair of ancient coins, likely from the Byzantine Empire, showcasing their intricate designs and historical significance.

  • Coin on the Left
    • The coin features a figure of a person wearing a robe and holding an object in their right hand.
    • The person is depicted with a halo, indicating their importance or religious significance.
    • The coin's surface is worn and weathered, suggesting its age and exposure to the elements.
  • Coin on the Right
    • The coin displays a series of letters and symbols, possibly representing the coin's denomination, issuer, or date.
    • The text is written in a script that appears to be Greek or Latin, adding to the coin's historical value.
    • The coin's surface is also worn and weathered, but to a lesser extent than the coin on the left.
  • Background
    • The coins are placed on a plain white background, which helps to highlight their details and textures.
    • A small strip of black and white is visible in the top-right corner of the image, possibly indicating the presence of a ruler or other measuring tool.

In summary, the image showcases two ancient coins from the Byzantine Empire, featuring intricate designs and historical significance. The coins' worn and weathered surfaces suggest their age, while the figures and text provide clues about their purpose and context. The plain white background helps to highlight the coins' details, making them easily visible and interpretable.

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

The image presents a close-up view of an ancient coin, showcasing its intricate details. The coin is positioned on a white surface, with a small black and white strip visible in the top-right corner.

Coin Description:

  • Front Side: The front side of the coin features a relief image of a person, likely a religious figure, dressed in robes and holding a staff. The image is surrounded by an inscription, although the text is not clearly legible.
  • Back Side: The back side of the coin displays an inscription, which appears to be written in an ancient language. The text is arranged in a circular pattern, with some words or phrases overlapping each other.
  • Material and Condition: The coin appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or copper, and has a weathered appearance, suggesting that it has been exposed to the elements for an extended period. The surface of the coin is rough and worn, with visible signs of corrosion and patination.

Background and Context:

  • White Surface: The coin is placed on a plain white surface, which provides a clean and neutral background for the image.
  • Black and White Strip: A small black and white strip is visible in the top-right corner of the image, which may be a reference mark or a part of the image's metadata.

Overall Impression:

  • The image presents a detailed view of an ancient coin, highlighting its intricate design and weathered condition.
  • The coin's inscription and imagery suggest that it may have been used as a form of currency or as a symbol of religious or cultural significance.
  • The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering insights into the art, culture, and history of the time period in which the coin was created.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts two ancient coins placed side by side on a plain white background. The coin on the left features a raised, detailed image of a figure, possibly a saint or a deity, holding an object, likely a book or a scroll, in one hand and a small figure, perhaps a child, in the other. The coin has a circular shape with a rough texture and some areas of wear, indicating its age. The coin on the right is more weathered and has an inscription in a script that appears to be Latin or Greek. The inscription is partially legible and seems to contain religious or ceremonial text. The coin has a similar circular shape but appears more eroded and less detailed than the coin on the left. Both coins are made of a metallic material, likely bronze or copper, and have a greenish patina, suggesting they have been buried or exposed to the elements for a long time.

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

The image shows two round, brown, ancient coins on a white surface. The coins are old and have some wear and tear. The coin on the left has a person's image in the middle, with some text written around it. The coin on the right has some text written in a circular pattern. The coins are placed on a white surface, which is probably a table.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

The image shows two sides of a round, ancient-looking seal. Both sides are made of a dark, weathered material, possibly lead or bronze. Each side has a raised design or inscription.

The left side of the seal depicts a human figure with a halo, possibly a religious figure. The figure is standing and holding an object in one hand. There are also some symbols or letters around the figure.

The right side of the seal has an inscription in what appears to be an ancient script, possibly Greek or Slavic. The inscription is arranged in several lines, and the letters are worn and difficult to read.

The seal is likely an artifact from the Byzantine era or a similar period in history.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here's a description of the image:

The image presents two sides of what appears to be an ancient lead seal. The seals are circular and show signs of age, with a weathered, brownish-gray patina and some surface imperfections.

Left Seal:

  • Depicts a standing figure, likely a saint or religious figure, holding what could be a small cross or a religious symbol. The figure has a halo around the head.
  • Some inscriptions are visible around the edges.

Right Seal:

  • Displays inscriptions in rows, likely a prayer, or a text related to the seal's function. The script appears to be in an ancient language, possibly Greek or a similar script used in religious contexts.
  • The inscriptions are partially obscured by the wear and oxidation of the metal.

Both seals have a scalloped or textured edge, common in seals made to provide grip and a clean impression. The background is a white surface.

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, which appears to be of Byzantine origin.

Left Side (Obverse):

  • The obverse side features a depiction of two figures.
  • The central figure is likely a saint or a religious figure, possibly the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child.
  • The figure on the right appears to be an emperor or a ruler, possibly standing or kneeling in a reverent pose.
  • The figures are surrounded by a circular border, and there are some inscriptions, though they are not entirely legible in the image.

Right Side (Reverse):

  • The reverse side contains an inscription in Greek.
  • The text is arranged in a circular pattern, typical of Byzantine seals.
  • The inscription appears to be a name or a title, possibly of the ruler depicted on the obverse side.
  • The letters are stylized and may include abbreviations or ligatures common in Byzantine epigraphy.

This type of artifact was commonly used in the Byzantine Empire for official documents, correspondence, and authentication purposes. The detailed imagery and inscriptions suggest it was made with precision and intended to convey authority and religious significance.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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