Human Generated Data

Title

Piece of mosaic

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Mosaics

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. William L. Payson, 1986.609.180

Human Generated Data

Title

Piece of mosaic

Classification

Mosaics

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. William L. Payson, 1986.609.180

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-15

Bunker 97.7
Building 97.7
Soil 91.5
Archaeology 91
Bread 83.5
Food 83.5
Flagstone 67.4
Ground 57.7
Dungeon 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 99.3
architecture 93
stone 92.8
rock 92.5
one 85.4
ancient 84.7
wall 83.5
building 82
archaeology 81
expression 79.4
broken 77.2
prehistoric 76.9
food 75.6
art 73.9
bread 73.2
cube 73.1
desktop 73.1
rough 71.7
dust 70.5
old 69.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

moth 60.6
insect 37.2
arthropod 30.6
rock 30.4
stone 29.5
texture 25
rough 22.8
old 20.9
brown 19.9
invertebrate 18.5
travel 17.6
natural 17.4
wall 17
pattern 15
landscape 14.9
material 14.4
weathered 14.2
textured 14
bark 13.9
ancient 13.8
grunge 13.6
dirty 13.6
water 12.7
close 12.5
sea 12.5
mountain 12.4
surface 12.3
antique 12.1
structure 11.9
color 11.7
geology 11.7
container 11.6
cliff 11.2
grain 11.1
architecture 10.9
lace 10.9
history 10.7
backgrounds 10.5
outdoors 10.4
exterior 10.1
tree 10.1
aged 10
vintage 9.9
park 9.9
retro 9.8
bakery 9.7
detail 9.6
design 9.6
sky 9.6
closeup 9.4
yellow 9.3
mountains 9.3
bread 9.2
wood 9.2
summer 9
coast 9
sandstone 8.8
loaf 8.7
bag 8.7
scene 8.6
rocks 8.5
orange 8.4
organic 8.4
dark 8.3
backdrop 8.2
national 8.2
food 8.1
cement 8
breakfast 8
building 7.9
cracked 7.8
crust 7.7
outside 7.7
age 7.6
stones 7.6
coastline 7.5
delicious 7.4
slice 7.3
paint 7.2
black 7.2
cut 7.2
paper 7.1
wooden 7

Google
created on 2022-01-15

Wood 83
Rectangle 80.6
Natural material 77.9
Font 72.6
Beige 69.1
Brick 65.3
Bedrock 64.7
Fashion accessory 64.3
Rock 63.7
Triangle 57.1
Art 56.5
Artifact 52.6
Metal 51.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-15

wall 97.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Bread 83.5%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 46.4%
nature landscape 29.2%
paintings art 24%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-15

a close up of a brick wall 51.8%
a close up of food 50.3%
close up of a brick wall 46.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a piece of brickwork with a brick wall -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a fragment of an ancient mosaic. The piece is composed of small square tiles, or tesserae, made of stone and arranged in a pattern. The majority of the tiles are beige or off-white, while a portion of darker-colored tesserae, including red and brown tones, form part of an ascending triangular shape. The fragment appears worn and aged, likely exhibiting deterioration over time, suggesting that it could be an archaeological artifact. The white background isolates the object, making it the focus.

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

The image shows a fragment of an ancient mosaic, composed of small square tiles, known as tesserae. These tiles are arranged in a seemingly random pattern, but they may have once been part of a larger design. The tesserae are mostly various shades of beige and earthy tones, with a section of reddish-brown tiles forming a rough triangular shape on the right side. The fragment appears to be irregularly shaped, suggesting it has broken away from a larger mosaic. It lies on a flat surface, and the overall appearance suggests it is an artifact of historical or archaeological interest.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows a piece of rock or stone material that appears to be a fragment or broken piece. The surface of the fragment is rough and uneven, with a mix of light tan and reddish-brown colored sections. The fragment is composed of smaller, irregularly shaped pieces that are cemented together, creating a mosaic-like pattern on the surface. The overall shape of the fragment is angular and irregular, suggesting it has been broken or chipped away from a larger piece of material.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This image shows a fragment of what appears to be an ancient stone or masonry arch. The piece is made up of wedge-shaped stones (voussoirs) arranged in a curved pattern, typical of arch construction. The stones are primarily beige or off-white in color, with some reddish-orange colored stones visible in the middle section. The stonework shows signs of age and weathering, with a rough, worn texture. The fragment is photographed against a plain white background, which helps highlight its architectural details and construction method. This type of arch fragment is commonly found in archaeological sites or historic structures, particularly those from Roman or medieval periods.

Meta Llama

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

The image shows a fragment of an ancient mosaic, likely from a Roman or Byzantine era building. The mosaic is composed of small, square tiles in various colors, including beige, brown, and orange, arranged in a geometric pattern. The tiles are set into a bed of mortar, which has worn away in some areas, revealing the underlying stone or brick.

The mosaic is irregularly shaped, with one edge broken off, and appears to have been part of a larger design. The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that the mosaic is being displayed against a neutral backdrop.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the mosaic's intricate design and craftsmanship, highlighting the skill and attention to detail of the ancient artisans who created it.

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

The image presents a close-up view of a fragment of an ancient mosaic, showcasing its intricate details and craftsmanship. The mosaic is composed of small, square tiles arranged in a grid pattern, with each tile featuring a unique color and texture. The tiles are predominantly beige, with some displaying a reddish hue and others appearing darker or lighter shades of beige.

The mosaic fragment is positioned at an angle, with the top-left corner pointing towards the upper-left side of the image. This orientation creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the intricate details of the mosaic.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which serves to highlight the colors and textures of the mosaic. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, allowing the viewer to focus on the beauty and craftsmanship of the ancient artwork.

In summary, the image provides a detailed and intimate view of a fragment of an ancient mosaic, showcasing its intricate design and craftsmanship. The use of a plain white background effectively highlights the colors and textures of the mosaic, creating a sense of simplicity and elegance that draws the viewer's attention to the beauty of the artwork.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a fragment of a mosaic pavement, likely from an ancient Roman or Byzantine structure. The mosaic consists of small, irregularly shaped stones or tiles in various colors, including shades of brown, beige, and red. The stones are arranged in a pattern, with some areas forming geometric shapes like squares and triangles. The mosaic appears to have been damaged over time, with some stones missing or broken. The overall texture of the mosaic is rough and uneven, suggesting that it has been exposed to the elements for centuries.

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

The image shows a large piece of a stone mosaic floor. The floor is made up of square tiles of different colors. The tiles are arranged in a pattern. The floor is made of a mixture of sand and lime. The floor is very old and has been damaged over time. The floor is displayed on a white surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be a mosaic or tiled artwork. The fragment is roughly triangular in shape and composed of small, square tiles. The majority of the tiles are a pale beige color, giving the fragment a generally earthy or sandy appearance.

Arranged in a partial arc or curve within the beige tiles, are tiles in various shades of red, brown, gray, and dark gray. The red tiles are more vibrant and eye-catching, while the other colors blend in a muted, gradient pattern.

The tiles appear to be embedded in some sort of matrix, possibly plaster or mortar, and there is a slight rough or weathered texture visible. The fragment is positioned against a plain, light-colored background. The overall impression is of an archaeological find, perhaps a piece of an ancient mosaic floor or wall decoration.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of a mosaic. The mosaic is composed of small, square tiles. The majority of the tiles are a pale, off-white color. There is a curved section, or arc, of tiles that are reddish-orange, brown and tan. The mosaic fragment has an irregular, broken edge, suggesting it is a piece of a larger work that has been damaged over time. The overall impression is of an ancient or historical artifact. The background is a plain, neutral color, providing a clean context for the mosaic fragment.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient mosaic. The mosaic is composed of small, square tesserae (tiles) arranged in a diagonal pattern. The tiles are primarily in shades of beige and gray, with a section of reddish-brown tiles creating a contrasting diagonal stripe. The edges of the fragment are irregular, indicating that it is a broken piece of a larger mosaic. The surface of the mosaic appears weathered and worn, suggesting it is quite old. This type of mosaic was commonly used in ancient Roman and Greek art for decorative purposes in floors, walls, and other architectural elements.