Human Generated Data

Title

Ceramic Fragment of a Base

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 1978.495.214.B

Human Generated Data

Title

Ceramic Fragment of a Base

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, 1978.495.214.B

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-22

Fossil 96.4
Food 95
Rock 84
Crash Helmet 68.9
Clothing 68.9
Helmet 68.9
Apparel 68.9
Soil 65.3
Mammal 55.3
Animal 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 99.5
one 98.3
nature 97.7
ball-shaped 97.1
food 96.1
rock 95.9
geology 94.1
invertebrate 93.2
quartz 92.9
art 92.2
stone 91.9
round out 90.6
grow 89.2
fish 88.5
still life 87.1
cutout 87
seafood 85.5
people 83.3
sea 83.2
simplicity 82.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

food 45.7
chocolate 42
bread 34.3
brown 31.6
bakery 27.6
loaf 26.2
breakfast 25.6
baked 25.3
footstool 25
meal 22.7
wheat 21.9
snack 21.3
fresh 20.9
delicious 20.6
pastry 20
stool 20
slice 20
dessert 18.6
tasty 18.4
crust 18.4
close 17.7
grain 17.5
sweet 17.4
seat 16.4
whole 16.2
closeup 16.1
diet 15.3
healthy 14.5
eating 14.3
texture 13.9
rye 13.7
cake 13.1
gourmet 12.7
plate 12.7
dinner 12.6
cut 12.5
dark 12.5
sugar 12.3
furniture 11.8
flour 11.7
cream 11.3
seed 11.2
lunch 11.1
kitchen 10.7
cereal 10.6
nobody 10.1
organic 10.1
nutrition 10.1
eat 10.1
traditional 10
crunchy 9.8
bun 9.7
bake 9.6
homemade 9.6
piece 9.5
old 9
black 9
detail 8.8
object 8.8
studio 8.3
board 8
wholemeal 7.9
textured 7.9
baker 7.8
sliced 7.7
dish 7.5
vintage 7.4
bag 7.4
natural 7.3
cook 7.3
decoration 7.3
color 7.2
electric ray 7

Google
created on 2022-01-22

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-22

chocolate 64.7
eaten 26.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Rug

Clarifai

Food

AWS Rekognition

Bread 95%

AWS Rekognition

Rug 73.2%

Clarifai

Food 75.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-22

a piece of cake 46.4%
a piece of cake covered in chocolate 37.3%
a piece of chocolate cake 32.3%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a close - up of the shell.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a piece of artisanned stoneware with a black and white paint

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image shows a fragment of ancient pottery, likely from a vessel. The shard is partially curved, indicating it may have come from the rim or body of a bowl or similar item. The ceramic base has reddish tones, while the surface is coated in a dark, black glaze, which is chipped and worn in some areas. The damage and irregular edges suggest significant age, possibly from archaeological excavation, and the glaze appears to have faded or flaked off in spots, revealing the underlying material.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient pottery piece, specifically a sherd from a larger ceramic object. The fragment has a curved shape, indicating that it was part of the rim or edge of the original vessel, possibly a bowl or a cup. The outer surface shows a black glaze with significant wear and areas where the glaze has chipped off, revealing the reddish-brown clay beneath. The inside of the curved edge is also visible, suggesting that it may have been from a rounded container. The piece appears aged and the glaze is weathered, characteristic of ancient pottery artifacts.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-21

The image shows a rock or stone with a dark, mottled surface. The rock has an irregular, rounded shape and appears to be made of a combination of dark and light materials. The surface of the rock has a textured, almost weathered appearance, with visible variations in color and pattern across its surface.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-21

This appears to be a fragment of ancient pottery or ceramics. The piece is curved, suggesting it was once part of a bowl or vessel. It has a distinctive black surface with areas where the original terracotta or reddish-brown clay color shows through, particularly along the edges. The black coloring could be from a specific firing technique or decorative glaze. The surface shows signs of wear and aging, with patches where the black coating has worn away, creating a mottled appearance. This type of pottery fragment is often found in archaeological contexts and could be from various ancient civilizations that used black-glazed pottery techniques.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a piece of pottery, likely from an ancient civilization. The pottery is dark gray with lighter gray and tan spots, and it has a curved shape. It appears to be a fragment of a larger piece, possibly a plate or bowl. The pottery is displayed against a plain white background, suggesting that it may be part of a museum or archaeological collection. The overall appearance of the pottery suggests that it is quite old, possibly dating back thousands of years.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a broken piece of pottery, likely an ancient artifact. The pottery is predominantly black with tan speckles and has a curved shape, resembling the top portion of a bowl or vase. It appears to be made from clay and features a rough, uneven texture. The pottery's surface is worn and weathered, indicating its age and potential exposure to environmental elements. The background of the image is a plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery. Overall, the image presents a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing a piece of history that has been preserved for centuries.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient ceramic plate. The fragment is irregular in shape, with a curved edge that suggests it once belonged to a larger circular object. The surface of the fragment is predominantly black with patches of brown and white, indicating a glaze or slip that has worn away in places, revealing the clay beneath. The black areas appear to have a glossy sheen, while the brown and white patches have a more matte finish. The edges of the fragment are uneven, with some areas showing signs of wear and chipping. The background is plain white, providing a stark contrast to the fragment and highlighting its details.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a broken piece of a round object. The object is brown and black in color, with some white spots on it. The object seems to be a stone or a piece of pottery. The object has a rough surface, and it appears to be old. The object is placed on a white surface, which could be a table. The object is probably a piece of pottery that has been broken and is now being displayed.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of ancient pottery. The fragment is curved, suggesting it came from a bowl or dish. The exterior of the fragment is a terracotta color. The inside of the fragment is covered with a dark, glossy layer, possibly black glaze. This layer is heavily worn and cracked, with patches of the terracotta color showing through, giving it a weathered, aged appearance. The shape of the fragment indicates it was part of a circular object.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic object, likely a piece of pottery or a similar vessel. It has a distinct shape, likely a curved piece. The overall impression is of an artifact with a history, showing signs of age and wear.

Details:

  • Shape and Form: The fragment has a semi-circular, or a curved, irregular shape.
  • Color and Texture: The piece is primarily a deep black, appearing to be the result of a coating or glaze. The surface of the black glaze appears worn and crackled, with areas where it has flaked off, revealing a lighter-colored, possibly reddish-tan underlayer. The exposed underlayer gives a contrasting texture.
  • Condition: The artifact is in a broken state. There are many cracks and chips, indicating that the object has been damaged over time.
  • Background: The artifact is set against a plain, light-colored background, which helps to highlight the details and color of the fragment.

Interpretation:

Based on the appearance, it could be a fragment from a black-glazed pottery object, possibly Greek or Roman in origin. The wear and damage indicate that the object is quite old. The image likely aims to showcase the artifact's texture, history, and the artistic qualities of ancient pottery.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of ancient pottery. The piece appears to be a portion of a larger ceramic vessel, possibly a bowl or a cup. The fragment is characterized by its dark, almost black glaze on the inside surface, which shows signs of wear and damage. The glaze has a mottled appearance with patches where the underlying clay is visible, indicating that the glaze has chipped or worn away in places. The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, suggesting that it was broken rather than cut. The outer surface of the fragment, visible along the edges, is a lighter color, likely the natural color of the clay used to make the pottery. The overall condition of the fragment suggests it is quite old and has been subjected to significant wear over time.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image depicts a piece of ancient pottery, specifically a fragment of a ceramic object, such as a bowl or plate. The fragment is curved, with a black glaze covering most of the visible surface. The interior of the glaze is marbled with dark spots and streaks, and there are patches of a lighter, possibly white or off-white, material that appears to be chipped or worn away, revealing the reddish-brown clay underneath. The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, indicating that it has been broken or worn down over time. The overall condition suggests it is a historical artifact, possibly of archaeological significance.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image shows a fragment of an ancient pottery piece, likely a part of a bowl or vessel. The fragment is semicircular and has a dark, possibly black, glaze on the interior surface. The glaze appears to be worn and chipped, revealing the lighter, reddish-brown clay underneath. The edges of the fragment are irregular, indicating that it is a broken piece. The overall condition suggests that the pottery is quite old and has been subjected to wear and tear over time. The background is plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery fragment.