Human Generated Data

Title

Body Sherd: Tongue Pattern

Date

530-500 BCE

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, David M. Robinson Fund, 2002.230.14

Human Generated Data

Title

Body Sherd: Tongue Pattern

Date

530-500 BCE

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, David M. Robinson Fund, 2002.230.14

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-05

Animal 71
Mammal 71
Fossil 57.1
Arrow 56.8
Arrowhead 56.8
Weapon 56.8
Pottery 56.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-08

desktop 96.5
no person 94.9
cutout 94.5
food 94.1
vintage 90.7
color 89.9
old 88.9
closeup 88.8
sweet 88.3
wear 88.2
one 87.5
texture 86.8
paper 86.6
print 81.7
book bindings 81.3
design 80.8
pattern 80.6
box 79.9
container 78.9
art 78.8

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

moth 20.6
insect 15.7
hole 14
invertebrate 13.9
arthropod 13.3
ocean 13.3
brown 13.2
texture 12.5
wallet 12.4
animal 11.9
food 11.6
case 11
sea 10.9
container 10.8
travel 10.5
bat 10.5
water 10
mammal 9.9
sand 9.7
chocolate 9.6
beach 9.3
fresh 9.1
close 9.1
placental 9
scallop 8.8
rock 8.7
paper 8.6
grunge 8.5
summer 8.4
closeup 8.1
material 8
stole 8
holiday 7.9
bivalve 7.9
old 7.7
sugar 7.6
mollusk 7.3
black 7.2
decoration 7.1
dessert 7

Google
created on 2018-05-08

wood 65.6
product design 58.4
product 51.2

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-08

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Kangaroo

Clarifai

Food

AWS Rekognition

Kangaroo 71%

Clarifai

Food 57%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-05

food drinks 58.9%
nature landscape 35.4%
interior objects 2.1%
pets animals 1.6%
beaches seaside 1.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-05-08

a close up of a piece of paper 57.2%
a close up of a logo 57.1%
close up of a piece of paper 54.7%

Clarifai

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Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of pottery with a brown and black design

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

ancient pottery fragment with a black and white design

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image depicts a fragment of pottery, possibly from an ancient ceramic vessel. The shard is brown with black painted decorations that include geometric patterns, such as a thick horizontal band and thinner parallel lines. The edges are jagged and irregular, indicating it is broken off from a larger piece. The design style suggests it could be associated with historical or archaeological artifacts.

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

The image shows a fragment of pottery, likely an ancient ceramic shard. The piece has an irregular shape with jagged edges. It is primarily tan or light brown in color, with darker brown or black geometric patterns painted on its surface. These patterns include parallel lines and curved shapes, suggesting it may have been part of a larger decorative piece. The faded and worn appearance indicates its antiquity, possibly dating back to a historic period such as Ancient Greece or a similar era known for such pottery styles.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to show a fragment of pottery or ceramic material. It has a distinctive shape with multiple layers or sections, suggesting it may have been part of a larger, more complex structure or vessel. The colors visible are a combination of earthy tones, including shades of brown and tan. The surface texture looks rough and uneven, indicating it may have been handmade or crafted using traditional techniques.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a small shard or fragment of what appears to be an ancient clay pot or vessel. The shard has a reddish-brown color and a rough, uneven surface texture. Some darker brown or black stripes or bands can be seen running across the surface, likely part of the original decorative pattern or design on the complete pot. The edges of the shard are jagged and broken, indicating this is just a small piece that has broken off from a larger ceramic object. Based on its appearance, this pottery shard seems to be a relic or artifact from an earlier historical period or ancient culture.

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

This appears to be a fragment of an ancient pottery or ceramic piece. It has a tan or terracotta-colored background with dark brown or black horizontal stripes or bands painted on it. The piece looks like it's broken, showing just a section of what was likely a larger vessel or container. This style of decoration with parallel bands was common in ancient pottery, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic piece, likely from an ancient civilization. The piece is tan with black stripes and appears to be a shard of a larger vessel or artifact.

  • The piece is tan with black stripes:
    • The tan color is likely due to the natural clay used in the ceramic's creation.
    • The black stripes are likely a result of a glaze or pigment applied during the firing process.
  • The piece is broken:
    • The shard has a rough, jagged edge where it was broken off from the rest of the vessel.
    • The break appears to be clean and even, suggesting that the piece was intentionally broken or damaged at some point.
  • The piece is from an ancient civilization:
    • The style and material of the piece suggest that it is from an ancient culture, possibly from the Mediterranean region or the Middle East.
    • The piece may have been used for ceremonial or ritual purposes, given its decorative design and potential age.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistic expression of an ancient civilization, highlighting the importance of ceramics in their daily lives and cultural practices.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

This image shows a piece of broken pottery with black stripes on it. The pottery is brown and has a rough, uneven edge. It appears to be a fragment of a larger piece, possibly a bowl or plate. The black stripes are horizontal and vary in width, with some being thicker than others. The pottery is placed on a plain white background, which suggests that it may be a photograph taken for archaeological or historical purposes. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and design of ancient pottery, highlighting the attention to detail and aesthetic appeal of this particular piece.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image shows a fragment of an ancient Greek pottery vessel, likely a black-figure amphora or bowl. The fragment is made of clay and has a brownish-yellowish color with black and reddish-brown designs. The design appears to be a depiction of a chariot race, with a chariot and horses painted in black and red. The chariot is in motion, with the horses rearing up and the wheels turning. The design is incomplete, with only a portion of the chariot and horses visible. The fragment is placed on a white surface, possibly a table or a shelf, and is illuminated by a light source from the left side.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a fragment of what appears to be an ancient pottery piece. The fragment is irregular in shape, with a jagged edge suggesting it has been broken. The surface of the fragment is textured, with a rough, uneven appearance that is characteristic of hand-made pottery. The color of the fragment is a warm, earthy brown, with darker brown and black lines running across its surface. These lines form a pattern that resembles the arches of an ancient amphitheater or a series of stacked, curved elements. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface, possibly a table or a display platform, which provides a neutral backdrop that highlights the fragment's colors and textures. The lighting in the image casts a subtle shadow to the left of the fragment, indicating a light source from the right side. The overall impression is of an artifact from a bygone era, possibly from a classical civilization known for its architectural and artistic achievements.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image shows a fragment of an ancient piece of pottery, likely from a larger vessel. It's a small, irregularly shaped piece with visible painted decoration.

Details:

  • Material: The pottery appears to be made of a reddish-brown clay.
  • Decoration: The fragment is decorated with bands of black or dark brown horizontal stripes. There's a larger dark shape towards the top, which may be a portion of a larger design element.
  • Colors: The colors are the natural terracotta of the clay, along with the black/dark brown paint.
  • Condition: The piece is broken, showing jagged edges and signs of age. The paint is partially worn.
  • Shape: The fragment has an irregular shape due to the break, but the existing curved edges indicate that it was part of a circular or rounded vessel.
  • Background: The fragment sits on a neutral, light-colored surface.

Interpretation:

Based on the style of the decoration, this fragment is very likely from a piece of ancient Greek or Roman pottery. The horizontal bands of decoration and simple shapes were common in these cultures. It's difficult to determine the specific type of vessel or the original design without more of the piece, but it's a well-preserved artifact showing the artistry of the past.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-22

Here's a description of the image you sent:

General Impression:

The image shows a fragment of ancient pottery. The piece is broken and has a worn appearance, suggesting it's been buried or weathered.

Color and Decoration:

  • The base color of the pottery appears to be a light brown or reddish-brown.

  • There is black paint used for decoration. The decoration consists of:

    • Several horizontal black lines or bands at the bottom.
    • A larger circular area in the top portion outlined in black and mostly filled with black paint. This may represent part of a figure or decorative element.

Possible Interpretations:

Based on the design elements, it's possible that this fragment comes from ancient Greek pottery. The black-figure style (with figures painted in black) was common. However, without more context (like the full shape of the pot or other decorative details), it's difficult to be certain. The horizontal lines suggest it might be a section of a bowl or vase. The circular area likely represents part of a larger scene or decorative motif.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image shows a fragment of ancient pottery, likely a sherd (a broken piece of ceramic material). The fragment appears to be from a vessel, possibly a bowl or a jar. The pottery sherd exhibits a combination of colors and textures:

  1. Color and Texture: The fragment has a predominantly earthy brown color, with some darker, almost black, areas. The surface appears to be somewhat rough and uneven, which is typical of handmade pottery.

  2. Decoration: There are visible horizontal lines or bands on the fragment, suggesting that the original vessel had some form of decorative pattern. The lines are dark, possibly painted or applied with a different type of clay slip.

  3. Shape: The shape of the fragment suggests it is from a curved part of the vessel, possibly near the rim or shoulder. The edges are irregular, indicating it has been broken.

  4. Condition: The fragment shows signs of wear and damage, which is common for archaeological artifacts. There are chipped areas and some discoloration, likely due to age and exposure to the elements.

This type of pottery fragment is often found in archaeological contexts and can provide valuable information about the culture, technology, and artistic styles of the people who made and used the vessel.

Qwen

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