Human Generated Data

Title

Four Sheets of Paper inscribed with Religious Texts, Poems, Charms [mounted on a board]

Date

Kamakura period, datable to circa 1292

People

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Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial and promised gift of Walter C. Sedgwick in memory of Ellery Sedgwick Sr. and Ellery Sedgwick Jr., 2019.122.11

Human Generated Data

Title

Four Sheets of Paper inscribed with Religious Texts, Poems, Charms [mounted on a board]

Date

Kamakura period, datable to circa 1292

Classification

Calligraphy

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Partial and promised gift of Walter C. Sedgwick in memory of Ellery Sedgwick Sr. and Ellery Sedgwick Jr., 2019.122.11

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-10

Text 97.4
Sheet Music 63.1

Clarifai
created on 2018-10-18

calligraphy 99.6
vintage 99.1
old 98.5
calendar 98.1
antique 97.9
retro 97.7
paper 97.5
ink 96.7
illustration 96.2
page 96
text 95.2
design 95
art 95
texture 93.8
manuscript 93.4
traditional 92.8
document 92.6
decoration 92.2
ancient 92.2
almanac 92

Imagga
created on 2018-10-18

menu 84
fare 69.8
slide rule 57.7
analog computer 46.2
book 37.8
paper 37.7
old 34.2
food 33.2
text 31.5
page 30.7
antique 29.5
computer 28
machine 22.1
word 21.7
print 20.8
read 20.2
vintage 19.9
bible 17.7
religion 17.1
sheet 17
detail 16.9
close 16.6
religious 16
journal 15.9
money 15.3
finance 15.2
ancient 14.7
words 14.7
holy 14.5
retro 14
grunge 13.7
sepia 13.6
aged 13.6
prayer 13.5
study 13.1
document 13
note 12.9
envelope 12.8
closeup 12.8
parchment 12.5
faith 12.5
god 12.5
music 11.8
financial 11.6
device 11.2
texture 11.1
business 11
testament 10.9
gospel 10.9
dictionary 10.9
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pages 10.8
bank 10.8
letters 10.7
spiritual 10.6
church 10.2
scripture 9.9
currency 9.9
history 9.9
manuscript 9.8
new 9.7
numbers 9.6
musical 9.6
cross 9.4
letter 9.2
art 9.1
rosary 8.9
market 8.9
script 8.9
song 8.8
map 8.8
belief 8.8
books 8.7
education 8.7
writing 8.5
dollar 8.4
historic 8.3
cash 8.3
wealth 8.1
chapter 7.9
definition 7.9
catholic 7.8
torn 7.8
saint 7.7
notes 7.7
plan 7.6
write 7.5
focus 7.4
design 7.3
information 7.1
newspaper 7.1

Google
created on 2018-10-18

text 87.5
font 72.9
calligraphy 56.5

Microsoft
created on 2018-10-18

text 99.5
receipt 57.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Document

Clarifai

Book

AWS Rekognition

Document 57.9%

Clarifai

Book 64.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-10-18

text visuals 58.8%
paintings art 41.1%
streetview architecture 0.1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a group of chinese writing on a piece of paper

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a scroll with chinese writing on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

The image depicts a piece of paper containing multiple columns of handwritten text in traditional East Asian characters. There are three distinct sections on the page, each with its own group of text written vertically. The handwriting appears to be in ink, with a calligraphic style typical of traditional documents. The color of the paper has a light beige tone, giving it an aged appearance. The content may include formal correspondence, literary excerpts, or records, though the specific nature of the text would require knowledge of the language to interpret accurately.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-02-09

The image you have provided appears to be an old manuscript or document featuring East Asian calligraphy, possibly Chinese or Japanese. The script is organized in several block sections, each with neatly arranged rows of characters. The sections are pasted onto a larger sheet of lighter-colored paper, and the arrangement suggests it may be a collection of different writings or excerpts. The ink varies in tone across the different sections, indicating that they may have been written or copied at different times. Without knowing the specific language and content, we can primarily comment on the visual composition and script style.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This image appears to be a traditional Chinese manuscript or document consisting of three sections of handwritten Chinese characters. The text is written in a classical calligraphic style, arranged horizontally across what looks like aged or vintage paper with a light beige or cream color. The characters are written in black ink and appear to be arranged in a somewhat loose, flowing style typical of handwritten Chinese documents. The paper shows some signs of age, though the text remains clearly legible. This type of document could be a historical text, letter, or official document, though without translating the specific characters, it's difficult to determine its exact nature.

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-29

The image appears to be a handwritten document in East Asian characters, likely Chinese or Japanese. The document contains several paragraphs of densely written text that appears to be a form of classical or literary writing. There are no identifiable human faces or figures present in the image.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image depicts a piece of paper with Chinese characters written on it. The paper is beige and has a circular shape, with the edges cut off at the top and bottom. There are three sections of text, each with a different style of writing.

The top section contains small, cursive-like characters that are densely packed together. The middle section has larger, more angular characters that are spaced out more evenly. The bottom section features a mix of large and small characters, with some of them overlapping or connected to each other.

The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and sophistication, with the intricate calligraphy and careful arrangement of the characters creating a sense of harmony and balance. The use of a beige background and the circular shape of the paper add to the sense of refinement and culture, suggesting that this is a piece of art or a historical document rather than a modern-day note or message.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image presents a piece of aged paper featuring Chinese calligraphy, comprising three distinct sections. The top-left section is the smallest, while the bottom section is the largest, with the middle section being moderately sized.

Each section contains black ink calligraphy written in a traditional Chinese style, characterized by flowing brushstrokes and intricate details. The text appears to be a passage from a literary work or poem, although the specific content is not discernible due to the image's low resolution.

The background of the paper is a warm, off-white color, with subtle discoloration and stains visible throughout. The overall appearance suggests that the paper has been aged over time, possibly due to exposure to light or environmental factors.

The image provides a glimpse into the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese calligraphy, showcasing the skill and attention to detail required to create such intricate and beautiful works of art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a document with three sections of handwritten text in Chinese characters. The paper appears aged and yellowed, suggesting it is an old document. The text is written in black ink and is organized in vertical columns. The first section at the top left has fewer characters and is more sparse. The middle section has more densely packed text, with characters closely aligned in rows. The third section at the bottom has a similar density of text as the middle section. The handwriting style is traditional and somewhat ornate, indicating that the document may date back several decades or even centuries.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a document with text written in a foreign language. The text is arranged in columns, with each column containing several lines of text. The document appears to be a handwritten note or a letter, with the text written in black ink on a piece of paper. The paper has a light beige color and appears to be slightly worn or aged, with some creases and folds visible. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style, with the characters appearing to be connected to each other. The overall appearance of the document suggests that it is an old or historical document, possibly from a different culture or time period.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a collection of Japanese texts written in vertical columns on multiple sheets of paper, arranged on a neutral-colored background. The texts appear to be written with a traditional brush, indicating calligraphy. Each sheet has varying amounts of text, and some are smaller than others. The style of writing suggests it could be Buddhist texts, perhaps sutras or prayers. The overall impression is that these are pieces of historical or religious writing.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

This image appears to be a document written in Japanese calligraphy. The text is organized into multiple rectangular sections of paper, each containing a significant amount of text written in vertical columns. The calligraphy style is elegant and flowing, using black ink on a light-colored background. The image is a study of writing, with no other apparent visual elements.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a collection of four pieces of traditional Chinese calligraphy written on paper. Each piece is written in vertical columns, which is a common format for classical Chinese texts. The calligraphy appears to be written in a formal, semi-cursive script, which is often used for literary and scholarly works.

  1. Top Left Piece:

    • This piece is relatively short and appears to be a single vertical column of text. The characters are written in a neat and precise manner.
  2. Top Right Piece:

    • This piece is longer and contains multiple vertical columns of text. The characters are written in a similar formal script, and the text is more extensive compared to the top left piece.
  3. Middle Piece:

    • This piece is also quite long and contains several vertical columns of text. The script is consistent with the other pieces, indicating a formal and scholarly style.
  4. Bottom Piece:

    • This piece is the longest and contains the most text among the four. It is written in a similar formal script and includes multiple vertical columns of text.

The overall appearance of the calligraphy suggests that these pieces could be excerpts from classical Chinese literature, poetry, or scholarly works. The precise and formal script indicates that they were likely written by someone with a high level of skill in calligraphy.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image shows a piece of paper with a handwritten text in what appears to be Chinese calligraphy. The text is written in black ink on a light-colored background. There are four distinct sections of writing, each contained within separate, irregularly shaped, translucent overlays that are placed over the paper. These overlays seem to be used to highlight or protect specific parts of the text.

The handwriting is in a flowing, cursive style, suggesting it might be a personal note, a draft, or a section of a larger document. The text appears to be philosophical or religious in nature, as it mentions concepts like "慈悲" (mercy and compassion), "菩提心" (Buddha heart), and phrases that could be related to Buddhist teachings.

The overall appearance of the paper and the writing suggests that it is an ancient or historical document, possibly of cultural or religious significance. The translucency of the overlays adds to the sense of age and careful handling of the text.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This image is a collection of handwritten Chinese text on aged, beige paper. The text is arranged in several sections, each written in vertical columns, which is a traditional style of Chinese writing. The script appears to be in cursive or semi-cursive style, which can be challenging to read for those not familiar with this style of writing.

The content of the text seems to be a mix of prose and possibly some poetic elements, given the structure and the fluidity of the writing. There are no illustrations or decorations, just the writing itself. The paper has some creases and appears to be slightly worn, indicating that it might be an old document or a historical piece.

In the bottom right corner, there is a signature or seal, which is common in traditional Chinese documents to indicate the author or the authenticity of the piece. The overall appearance suggests that this could be a letter, a poem, or a piece of scholarly work from a historical period.

Text analysis

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Google

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