Human Generated Data

Title

Body Sherd: Plant (?)

Date

530-500 BCE

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, David M. Robinson Fund, 2002.230.18

Human Generated Data

Title

Body Sherd: Plant (?)

Date

530-500 BCE

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, David M. Robinson Fund, 2002.230.18

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Mineral 98.8
Pottery 98
Accessories 91.6
Jewelry 80.8
Animal 77.5
Mammal 77.5
Rodent 77.5
Gemstone 77.4
Reptile 63.6
Rock 63.3
Fossil 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-08

no person 98.7
one 95.8
invertebrate 95.4
insect 92.9
painting 89.8
food 86.7
art 84.6
pattern 84.6
container 82.2
jewelry 81.5
biology 81
text 80.8
still life 80.7
grow 80.2
collection 79.6
two 77.7
shape 77
fruit 76.8
wear 75.1
group 75.1

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

thimble 79.2
container 66.6
cap 61
protective covering 47.7
pencil sharpener 34.1
covering 32
sharpener 27.2
food 16.9
device 16.2
brown 14.7
old 14.6
lighter 13.8
nobody 13.2
close 13.1
sweet 11.9
chocolate 11.3
texture 11.1
paper 11
closeup 10.8
delicious 10.7
detail 10.5
object 10.3
grunge 10.2
vintage 9.9
rubber eraser 9.8
dessert 9.8
health 9.7
design 9.5
tasty 9.2
decoration 8.8
eraser 8.8
wooden 8.8
antique 8.7
damaged 8.6
pattern 8.2
dirty 8.1
life 7.8
color 7.8
snack 7.7
candy 7.3
meal 7.3
metal 7.2
beverage 7.2
cut 7.2

Google
created on 2023-10-30

Pollinator 77.6
Cuisine 75.9
Ingredient 73.9
Triangle 72.4
Insect 70.9
Dish 70.8
Butterfly 69.7
Carmine 65.7
Rock 60.5
Electric blue 60.1
Dessert 58.4
Comfort food 55.6
Rectangle 54.5
Fashion accessory 54
Pattern 53
Arthropod 53
Moth 50.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rat
Snake

Clarifai

Clothing
Food

AWS Rekognition

Rat 77.5%

AWS Rekognition

Snake 63.6%

Clarifai

Clothing 42.3%

Clarifai

Food 35.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

pets animals 54.4%
paintings art 30.9%
food drinks 9.7%
interior objects 1.7%
nature landscape 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-08

a close up of a street 28.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of artisan pottery with a black and white background

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

an ancient piece of pottery with a bird on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image shows a broken fragment of pottery, likely from antiquity. The shard has a reddish base with black painted elements that appear to be part of a design or figure. The black decoration includes curved and abstract shapes, possibly indicative of ancient Greek or similar art styles. The piece is worn and shows signs of age, suggesting it is an archaeological artifact.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a fragment of ancient pottery, typically referred to as a potsherd or shard. The piece is irregularly shaped with a primarily orange-brown color characteristic of terracotta. There are black designs painted on the surface, consistent with the black-figure style of ancient Greek pottery. The designs appear to be parts of objects or figures, but due to the fragmentary nature of the piece, they are not immediately recognizable as specific items or people. The shard suggests part of a larger vessel, likely decorative and possibly utilitarian, from ancient Greek times.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-22

This appears to be a series of archaeological or fossil specimens arranged in a horizontal line. The images show what look like fragments or pieces of ancient artifacts or fossils, possibly bone or stone fragments. The specimens appear to be photographed against a neutral background and vary in size and coloration, ranging from grayish to orange-brown tones. Without more context or scale, it's difficult to definitively identify what these specific specimens represent, but they appear to be documented in a scientific or cataloging context.

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-22

This image appears to show a piece of amber, a type of fossilized tree resin. The amber is a warm, honey-like color with dark inclusions visible within it. The inclusions could be small insects or other organic matter that became trapped in the resin as it hardened over time. Amber is a popular material for jewelry and decorative items due to its unique appearance and the fascinating fossils it can sometimes contain.

Meta Llama

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

The image shows a piece of pottery with a black design on it. The pottery is orange and has a rough, uneven edge. It is lying on a flat surface, possibly a table or countertop. The background is a light gray color.

The pottery appears to be an ancient artifact, possibly from an archaeological site. The design on the pottery is not clear, but it appears to be some sort of symbol or pattern. The pottery is likely made of clay or ceramic material and has been fired at a high temperature to harden it.

Overall, the image suggests that the pottery is an important historical artifact that provides insight into the culture and practices of a long-lost civilization.

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

This image depicts a small, irregularly shaped piece of pottery with a distinctive design. The pottery is primarily orange in color, with a black design that appears to be a stylized representation of a plant or tree. The design features a central stem with branches and leaves extending from it, although the details are somewhat indistinct due to the low resolution of the image.

The pottery itself appears to be quite old, with visible signs of wear and tear, including chips and cracks along the edges. The surface of the pottery is also rough and uneven, suggesting that it may have been handmade rather than mass-produced.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery. Overall, the image suggests that the pottery is an antique or archaeological artifact, possibly from an ancient civilization.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a fragment of pottery with an orange and black design. The orange color is a bit faded, and the black design appears to be a pattern of dots and lines. The pottery piece is placed on a white surface, and the light is shining on it, creating a shadow on the right side. The fragment is irregular in shape, with a slightly curved edge on the left side.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a fragment of what appears to be a ceramic or pottery piece. The fragment is irregular in shape, with a jagged edge, suggesting that it has been broken or chipped. The piece is predominantly orange in color, which is typical of terracotta or similar ceramic materials. The surface of the fragment has a textured appearance, indicative of hand-made pottery.

On the surface of the fragment, there are several black marks or designs. These marks seem to be painted or inscribed onto the ceramic, and they form a pattern that could be decorative or symbolic. The black marks are irregular in shape and placement, suggesting that they may have been applied in a somewhat freeform manner rather than following a strict design template.

The background of the image is a plain, light gray surface, which serves to highlight the fragment. There are no other objects or elements present in the image, keeping the focus solely on the ceramic fragment. The lighting appears to be even, providing clear visibility of the fragment's details without casting harsh shadows.

Given the appearance and characteristics of the fragment, it is likely that it is a piece of ancient pottery, possibly from a historical or archaeological context. The use of terracotta and the style of the markings suggest that it could be from a classical civilization, such as ancient Greece or Rome, where such pottery was commonly produced and used.

In summary, the image shows a broken piece of orange ceramic with black markings, resting on a light gray background. The fragment's irregular shape and textured surface, along with the painted black designs, suggest it is a piece of ancient pottery, possibly of historical significance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-01

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image shows a fragment of ancient pottery, likely terracotta. It's a small, irregular piece with a reddish-orange base color and black painted decorations. The fragment appears worn and broken, suggesting it is an archaeological find.

Details:

  • Color: The background color of the pottery is a warm reddish-orange, typical of terracotta. The decoration is painted in black, providing a strong contrast.
  • Decoration: The black decoration seems to depict stylized figures or possibly a landscape element. There are blobs of black and a couple of linear strokes. It is hard to say for sure what the decorations are without further context.
  • Condition: The fragment is clearly broken, with rough edges. This suggests it's part of a larger vessel that has been broken over time.
  • Material: Based on the color and texture, the material is likely terracotta, a common type of ceramic used in ancient pottery.
  • Possible Origin: Given the style and color, it could potentially be a fragment of ancient Greek or Roman pottery, but further examination by experts would be needed to confirm.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-01

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image depicts a small fragment of a painted ceramic object, likely from an ancient artifact.

Shape and Condition: The shard is irregularly shaped, suggesting it's a broken piece. The edges are rough, with chipped areas.

Color and Decoration:

  • The background color is predominantly a reddish-orange hue.
  • There is a dark, possibly black, painted scene or design on the orange surface.
  • The visible elements of the painting appear to include:
    • Dark, irregular shapes, potentially trees or foliage.
    • Some thin, dark lines, which could be stems or outlines of figures or objects.
    • A larger, dark-colored mass on the lower portion of the fragment, which could be an element of a landscape or a figure.
  • There is a blue opening.

Style and Possible Origin:
The style of the artwork (if it can be called that) appears to be simple, stylized. It is impossible to determine the original object but from the looks of it, it is a vase or plate of some kind.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of pottery or ceramic. The fragment is predominantly orange with a rough, uneven edge, indicating it is a broken piece rather than a complete object. There is a distinct black design on the surface, which appears to be a stylized pattern or possibly a depiction of an animal, such as a bird. The black design is somewhat abstract and may be indicative of traditional or ancient pottery decoration techniques. The background against which the fragment is placed is plain and light-colored, allowing the colors and design of the pottery to stand out clearly.

Qwen

No captions written