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Human Generated Data

Title

HUA CHING (FLOWER MIRROR), SECRET TRADITION.

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.890.3

Human Generated Data

Title

HUA CHING (FLOWER MIRROR), SECRET TRADITION.

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.890.3

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Text 99.4
Handwriting 88.5
Calligraphy 59.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

calligraphy 99.4
paper 99.2
administration 98.5
page 98.5
old 98.4
art 98.4
language 98.2
script 97
writing 96
text 95.9
handwriting 95.9
vintage 95.6
antique 95.4
calendar 95.3
ink 94.1
document 93.8
poetry 93.8
book 93.7
ancient 93
manuscript 92.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

journal 100
paper 46.3
old 41.2
antique 33.8
vintage 28.2
grunge 28.1
texture 26.4
page 24.2
book 23.9
sheet 22.6
retro 22.2
aged 21.8
text 20.1
ancient 19.1
dirty 18.1
parchment 17.3
music 17.2
pattern 16.4
document 15.8
note 15.6
musical 15.3
print 15.1
textured 14.9
design 14.7
sepia 14.6
slide rule 14.3
blank 13.7
detail 13.7
art 13.7
close 12.6
backdrop 12.4
wallpaper 12.3
manuscript 11.8
map 11.7
read 11.5
analog computer 11.5
empty 11.2
letter 11
material 10.7
business 10.3
brown 10.3
computer 10.2
rough 10
frame 10
melody 9.8
classical 9.6
damaged 9.6
grungy 9.5
plan 9.5
word 9.4
composition 9.4
writing 9.4
historic 9.2
border 9.1
gold 9.1
lines 9
open 9
information 8.9
pages 8.8
ragged 8.8
song 8.8
stained 8.7
notes 8.6
card 8.5
study 8.4
yellow 8
bible 7.8
words 7.8
torn 7.8
prayer 7.7
spiritual 7.7
finance 7.6
write 7.5
sign 7.5
religious 7.5
globe 7.4
religion 7.2
history 7.2
financial 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Handwriting 86.5
Publication 86.1
Font 84
Book 73
Paper 68.9
Paper product 65.6
Plant 64.8
Document 63.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 99.9
handwriting 99
plaque 21.5
stone 7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Book 92.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

text visuals 99.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-09

diagram 53.7%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a chinese writing on a book with chinese writing

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-22

The image shows a page from an old book or manuscript with Chinese script. The text is laid out in vertical columns that are read from right to left, which is typical for traditional Chinese writing. The paper looks aged and somewhat worn, with a frayed top edge and a small tear in the upper left corner. There's a visible crease where the page has been folded or bound, indicating this is a scan or photo from a bound volume. The characters are printed with dark ink, though the intensity varies, suggesting it may be a woodblock print, a common historical printing technique in East Asia.

Please note that I am not able to translate the text or provide any insights into the content of the writing without further context.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-22

The image depicts a page from an ancient Chinese manuscript. The page is filled with traditional Chinese characters, arranged in vertical columns from top to bottom, and read from right to left. The text appears to be printed or carefully handwritten, possibly from a historical or classic literary work. The paper has a yellowed, aged appearance, indicating it may be quite old. There is a small tear or damage near the upper center of the page, contributing to the aged, delicate nature of the document. The layout is typical of traditional East Asian publications, with ample margins and a clean, organized format.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This appears to be a page from a traditional Chinese text or manuscript. The image shows vertical columns of Chinese characters written in classical style, reading from right to left. The text appears to be printed using traditional woodblock printing techniques, which was common for ancient Chinese books. The paper has aged to a yellowish or beige color, and there are some signs of aging or wear visible on the page. The characters are clear and well-preserved, written in a formal script style. At the top of some columns, there appear to be titles or section headings. This looks like it could be from a scholarly or literary work, possibly dating from several centuries ago.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-22

The image appears to be a page from an old Chinese text or document. It contains intricate Chinese characters and calligraphy. The text appears to be discussing various topics or ideas, though I cannot decipher the specific meaning without being able to read Chinese. The overall impression is one of an ancient, scholarly work. Let me know if you have any other questions about the visual aspects of the image that I can try to describe without identifying any individuals.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-22

This image appears to be a page from a traditional Chinese text or manuscript. The page contains vertical columns of Chinese characters written in classical style. The text appears to be printed or written on aged paper with some slight discoloration and wear visible. The characters are arranged in neat columns reading from right to left, which is traditional for classical Chinese texts. At the top right, there appears to be a title or section heading. The overall appearance suggests this is likely from an older book or document, possibly related to literature, philosophy, or other scholarly topics. The paper has a yellowish, aged tone typical of historical documents.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-22

The image presents an aged, yellowed page from a book or scroll, featuring a dense block of Chinese characters in black ink. The text is arranged in vertical columns, with each column separated by a thin black line. The characters are written in a traditional style, with varying sizes and fonts used throughout the page.

Key Features:

  • Page Condition: The page appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging such as yellowing, creasing, and tears.
  • Text Layout: The text is organized into vertical columns, with each column containing multiple lines of characters.
  • Character Style: The characters are written in a traditional Chinese style, with varying sizes and fonts used throughout the page.
  • Ink Color: The ink used for the characters is black.
  • Background: The background of the page is a light beige color, with a darker beige border around the edges.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the page is from an ancient or historical text, possibly a scroll or manuscript. The use of traditional Chinese characters and the aged condition of the page imply that the text is of significant cultural or historical importance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-22

The image depicts a page from an ancient book, featuring Chinese characters written in black ink on aged paper. The text is arranged in vertical columns, with some characters appearing to be handwritten and others printed. The paper exhibits signs of aging, including yellowing, tears, and stains.

A black border surrounds the text, adding a sense of elegance to the overall design. The background of the image is dark, which helps to highlight the details of the page. Overall, the image presents a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese literature.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image shows a page from an old document or book written in Chinese. The text is organized in columns and rows, with each row containing several characters. The first column on the left has the word "诗" written in a larger font, possibly indicating the title or subject of the document. The rest of the text appears to be a list or inventory of items, with each row containing a description or name of an item. The text is written in a traditional, cursive style, and the paper has a slightly yellowed and aged appearance, suggesting that it is an old document.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-25

The image shows a page from a book or document. The page is divided into three columns. The leftmost column contains Chinese characters, which are written vertically. The middle column is the largest and contains more Chinese characters, also written vertically. The rightmost column contains a few Chinese characters, written horizontally. The page appears to be old and worn, with some discoloration and stains visible. The text is written in black ink on a light-colored background.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

This is a page from an old, presumably Chinese, book. It's printed on off-white paper with columns of vertical text. The top of the page indicates it's a section from a "Flower Mirror," volume 3, and the title is "Studies on Flowering Trees." There is additional information about the book being edited by Chen Hongzi of West Lake. The text seems to be a list of items or a description of some plants.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image based on the provided information:

Overall Impression:

The image shows a page from an old Chinese text. The text is printed vertically in traditional Chinese characters on a tan or cream-colored paper that shows signs of age (discoloration, slight damage).

Text Content:

Based on the OCR, the visible text includes the title of the document, "秘傳花鏡卷之三" (Secret Flower Mirror, Volume 3). It mentions "花木類攷" (Examination of Flowers and Trees) and "西湖花縣陳洪子訂輯" (Compiled by Chen Hongzi from West Lake). The content appears to discuss the cultivation of flowers and plants, emphasizing the importance of understanding their characteristics and proper methods for achieving beautiful blossoms and foliage.

Layout and Style:

The text is arranged in vertical columns that read from top to bottom and right to left. There are vertical lines separating the columns of text.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a page from an old Chinese text, likely a classical or historical document. The text is written in traditional Chinese characters and is arranged in vertical columns, which is typical of classical Chinese texts. The page appears to be from a printed book, possibly using woodblock printing, given the style and layout.

The characters are neatly printed in black ink on a light-colored paper. There are several columns of text, each containing multiple lines of characters. The text is densely packed, indicating a substantial amount of information.

At the top of the page, there are some annotations or titles written in smaller characters, which might indicate the section or chapter of the text. The right side of the page has a vertical line of characters that could be a summary, annotation, or commentary related to the main text.

The physical condition of the page shows some signs of aging, such as slight discoloration and minor wear, suggesting that the document is quite old. There is also a small piece of paper or a sticker attached to the top part of the page, which might be a label or a mark indicating the document's classification or origin.

Overall, the image captures a piece of historical Chinese literature, reflecting the traditional methods of printing and text arrangement in ancient China.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image appears to be a page from a traditional Chinese book, specifically a text written in Chinese characters. The text is formatted in vertical columns, which is a common layout for ancient Chinese literature. The title at the top of the page reads "秘傳花鏡卷之三," which translates to "Secret Transmission Flower Mirror Volume Three." The text is written in a formal, classical style, likely discussing topics related to gardening, botany, or horticulture, as suggested by the title's reference to "花" (flowers). The text also mentions "西湖花隱陳淏子訂輯," which refers to a person named Chen Haozi, who may have edited or compiled the work. The paper appears to be aged, with some visible wear and discoloration, suggesting it may be a historical or antiquarian document.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This image shows a page from an old Chinese book. The text is written in traditional Chinese characters and is vertically aligned, which is typical of traditional Chinese books. The title at the top of the page reads "秘傳花鏡卷之三" (Secret Transmission of the Flower Mirror, Volume Three). The text discusses various aspects of flowers and plants, mentioning their colors, fragrances, and uses. The page also includes a section titled "花木类攷" (Examination of Flowers and Trees) and a note about "松" (pine). The paper appears aged, with some discoloration and signs of wear. The book is likely a guide or reference on gardening and plant cultivation.

Text analysis

Amazon

NA
1378-2

Google

松 1樓傳花鏡 之三. 西湖花隱陳洪子可輯 花木類攷 是編乃綠墅名樹所必需主人好茗而不善植老所常 細閥也然詳圃而畧農非麇本以趨末。五穀籣而草木一 繁若不細審其性情分别其宜总則萬卉千葩安望其 色之妍香之濃葉之肥實乏美耶今以不傳之秘公之一 同人則世無不生之花矣 弘111松
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