Human Generated Data

Title

Secret Use of Spears and Halberd of [the] Muhen School (Muhen-ryū yari naginata densho), 3rd of 5 Volumes

Date

Early Edo period, 1678

People

-

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.541.3

Human Generated Data

Title

Secret Use of Spears and Halberd of [the] Muhen School (Muhen-ryū yari naginata densho), 3rd of 5 Volumes

Date

Early Edo period, 1678

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.541.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-01

Envelope 83.6
Postcard 83.6
Mail 83.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-01

paper 97.3
no person 94.8
retro 94.1
antique 92.1
old 91.6
wall 91
parchment 89.8
wear 87.5
picture frame 86.6
dirty 85.2
empty 85
vintage 83.7
illustration 83.5
writing 82
indoors 81.2
ancient 80.2
painting 79.6
art 79.6
document 78.1
chalk out 77.7

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

walking stick 100
insect 100
arthropod 77.2
invertebrate 37
paper 22
close 18.9
sky 14
blank 13.7
business 12.2
closeup 11.5
object 11
old 10.5
texture 10.4
wind 10.3
card 10.2
note 10.1
energy 10.1
office 9.6
color 9.5
empty 9.5
electricity 9.5
power 9.2
message 9.1
vintage 9.1
turbine 9.1
symbol 8.8
reminder 8.7
line 8.6
nobody 8.6
space 8.5
time 8.2
environment 8.2
metal 8.1
black 7.8
clock 7.8
watch 7.7
grunge 7.7
post 7.6
pattern 7.5
technology 7.4
document 7.4
board 7.4
mosquito 7.4
equipment 7.3
new 7.3
art 7.2
day 7.1
modern 7

Google
created on 2019-06-01

White 97.1
Text 94.3
Line 92.9
Triangle 83.7
Paper 81.4
Font 78.3
Design 76.3
Paper product 73.4
Diagram 73.3
Illustration 69.1
Rectangle 67.5
Drawing 66.9
Parallel 66
Circle 63.5
Document 58.4
Art 58.1
Pattern 56.3
Symmetry 52.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-01

text 99.9
whiteboard 99.8
handwriting 91.6
drawing 80.1
letter 70.6
sketch 56.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Envelope
Insect

Clarifai

Envelope 81%

Clarifai

Insect 44.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-01

text visuals 95.7%
food drinks 2.3%
paintings art 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-01

a close up of a whiteboard 74.7%
a close up of text on a whiteboard 70.7%
close up of a whiteboard 69.2%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

drawing of a kite on paper.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a man in a suit and tie dye dye dye dye dye dye dye dye dye

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image appears to be a traditional Japanese illustration, likely a scroll or document with stylized depictions of figures practicing martial art techniques. The figures are minimalistic, represented with simple brush strokes resembling stick figures, each holding a long weapon (possibly a spear or staff). Their stances and movements are detailed, illustrating different postures or maneuvers, possibly related to combat or training.

Above each figure, there are vertical lines of Kanji characters, likely describing the techniques, stances, or the corresponding instructions for the depicted movement. The background has a pale beige color reminiscent of aged paper, and the top border contains decorative golden patterns that add elegance to the piece.

The overall composition communicates an instructional or artistic representation of martial arts techniques, presented in a traditional Japanese aesthetic.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image appears to be a scroll with traditional Japanese calligraphy and illustrations. It features three stylized and minimalist depictions of a figure wielding a long pole or spear. The figure is represented in a series of movements or stances, suggesting martial arts or polearm techniques, possibly related to Japanese martial arts like kendo or naginatajutsu.

Each depiction is accompanied by Japanese characters written above, which likely describe the name or technique of the depicted stance. The figures are drawn with simple lines, showing the evolution of their movement across the scroll from left to right.

The background is a light cream color with faint, possibly decorative motifs, and it has a gold border at the top and bottom, giving the scroll an elegant appearance. The text on the far right might provide a title or further context for the illustrations.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

This image appears to be a historical or ancient document containing various diagrams and text in an East Asian script, possibly Chinese or Japanese. The diagrams seem to depict some kind of geometric or architectural concepts, with lines and angles forming abstract shapes. The text appears to provide explanations or annotations related to the diagrams. Without being able to read the script, I cannot provide any more specific details about the content or meaning of the text. The overall impression is that this is a scholarly or technical document from a historical period.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This image appears to be a historical Japanese or Chinese martial arts manuscript or scroll showing simple line drawings or diagrams. The drawings depict what look like stick figures in various sword or weapon positions, with Japanese/Chinese characters written above them. The background is aged and yellowed, suggesting this is an old document. Each figure is minimally drawn with just a few lines to show the basic stance or position, and they appear to be demonstrating different combat techniques or poses. The document has a horizontal format typical of traditional East Asian scrolls.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image presents a series of three stick figures, each engaged in a different rowing motion. The figures are depicted in black ink on a white background, with the top portion of the image featuring a light-brown color.

  • Stick Figures:
    • Each figure is drawn in black ink and appears to be rowing a boat.
    • The figures are positioned in a row, with the first figure on the left and the third figure on the right.
    • The figures are all facing to the right, with their arms and legs extended in different positions to convey the motion of rowing.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is white, providing a clean and simple backdrop for the stick figures.
    • The top portion of the image features a light-brown color, which may be a border or a design element.
  • Chinese Characters:
    • The image includes several lines of Chinese characters, which are written in black ink.
    • The characters appear to be a combination of text and illustrations, with some characters forming the outline of the stick figures.
    • The characters are likely a form of instruction or guidance for the rowing motion depicted in the image.

In summary, the image is a simple yet effective illustration of three different rowing motions, accompanied by Chinese characters that provide additional context and guidance. The use of stick figures and a minimalist background makes the image easy to understand and interpret.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a piece of paper with three stick figures engaged in a fencing match. The figures are drawn in black ink and appear to be in various stages of the fencing process, with one figure lunging forward and the other two reacting defensively.

The background of the image is a light beige color, with some faint markings and stains visible. There are also some Chinese characters written in black ink along the top and right side of the image, which may provide additional context or information about the scene being depicted.

Overall, the image appears to be a simple yet effective illustration of a fencing match, with the stick figures conveying a sense of movement and action. The use of Chinese characters adds an element of cultural interest and may suggest that the image is related to a specific historical or cultural context.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image shows a traditional Japanese illustration, possibly from an ancient martial arts manual. The drawing depicts three figures engaged in a form of martial arts or combat. The figures are drawn in a stylized, minimalist manner, with simple lines and shapes. The figures are shown in different poses, with one figure holding a long stick or pole, another figure holding a sword, and the third figure holding a staff or spear. The drawing is accompanied by Japanese text, which likely provides instructions or explanations for the depicted techniques. The image has a gold-colored border and a white background, giving it an antique and historical appearance.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image shows a scroll of paper with text and images on it. The scroll is divided into three sections, each with a drawing of a person holding a stick. The first drawing shows a person with a stick in front of them, the second drawing shows a person holding a stick in both hands, and the third drawing shows a person holding a stick in one hand. The scroll has text written in a foreign language.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

The image appears to be a traditional Japanese drawing, likely from a manual or scroll detailing martial arts techniques. It depicts three figures in different stances, each holding a long pole-like weapon.

Key observations:

  • Minimalist style: The figures are drawn with simple lines, emphasizing posture and the weapon's direction.
  • Weapon: The weapon resembles a spear or naginata, a polearm.
  • Stances: Each figure assumes a different stance, implying movement or transitions.
  • Japanese text: The text provides labels and possibly instructions or explanations. The characters are arranged vertically, indicating the language is likely Japanese.
  • Scroll-like format: The image is presented on a horizontal surface, resembling a scroll.

The drawings probably illustrate different techniques, stances, or movements using the spear-like weapon. They could be part of a martial arts teaching manual.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

The image appears to be a section of a traditional East Asian scroll or painting. The artwork features minimalist depictions of human figures, each wielding a spear or polearm. The figures are drawn with simple lines, capturing the essence of a stance or movement.

The figures are positioned in three distinct panels, each with associated text in traditional Chinese or Japanese calligraphy above them. The text likely describes the posture, technique, or name associated with each figure and their spear. The overall tone is indicative of martial arts or weapons training illustrations, possibly from a historical text or manual. The paper has an aged appearance, with some discoloration and stains, suggesting it is an antique or old document.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image appears to be a traditional Japanese illustration depicting martial arts techniques, likely from a historical manual or scroll. It shows three different stances or movements involving a person wielding a long staff or spear. The figures are drawn in a minimalist style, focusing on the posture and positioning of the weapon.

  1. Left Figure: The person is in a stance with the staff held diagonally across their body, with one end pointing downwards and the other end pointing upwards. The stance suggests readiness or a defensive position.

  2. Middle Figure: The person is in a more aggressive stance, with the staff held horizontally and slightly angled. This posture indicates an attacking or blocking movement.

  3. Right Figure: The person is in a stance with the staff held diagonally, similar to the first figure but with a different angle and positioning. This could be another defensive or preparatory position.

Above each figure, there are Japanese characters that likely describe the techniques or stances being demonstrated. The characters are written in a traditional calligraphic style, adding to the historical and cultural significance of the illustration. The background is plain, allowing the focus to remain on the figures and their actions.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

The image appears to be a traditional Chinese or Japanese style illustration, likely from a historical or educational source. It features three simplified diagrams of what appear to be human figures in different poses, each accompanied by Chinese characters. The characters above and to the sides of the figures seem to provide labels or descriptions related to the poses or actions depicted. The figures are drawn with minimal lines, depicting only the basic shapes of the human body with limbs extending from the torso. The background is a muted, light beige color with a faint, aged appearance. The text on the right side of the image, possibly a title or a note, is in a smaller script. The overall style suggests it could be from an ancient text or a historical manual related to martial arts, dance, or some form of physical training.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

This image appears to be a traditional Japanese scroll or scroll painting featuring a series of sketches of insects, likely praying mantises. The drawings are simple line drawings, with each mantis in a different pose. The mantises are depicted with their characteristic elongated bodies, large heads, and front legs that are held in a manner reminiscent of prayer, which gives the insect its common name. The background of the scroll is a light beige or cream color, and there are some faded or subtle decorative elements, possibly floral or geometric patterns, around the edges. There are also some Japanese characters written in black ink, which could be titles, descriptions, or perhaps the artist's signature. The overall style is minimalistic and focused on the form and movement of the mantises.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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