Human Generated Data

Title

Black-figure Alabastron: Water Birds

Date

650-630 BCE

People

-

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, David M. Robinson Fund, 2002.285

Human Generated Data

Title

Black-figure Alabastron: Water Birds

Date

650-630 BCE

Classification

Vessels

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, David M. Robinson Fund, 2002.285

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-27

Snake 89.8
Animal 89.8
Reptile 89.8
Jug 83.9
Pottery 81.5
Turtle 77.2
Sea Life 77.2
Plant 70.1
Vase 68
Jar 68

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

pottery 99.9
no person 99.4
art 99.3
ancient 99.2
clay 98.9
handmade 98.9
traditional 98.8
antique 98.7
arts and crafts 98.4
old 98
vase 97.2
container 96.9
retro 96.7
craft 96.5
decoration 96.4
ornate 96.2
souvenir 94.4
sculpture 94.4
isolate 94.3
earthenware 93.5

Imagga
created on 2022-05-27

vase 52.7
earthenware 48.4
lampshade 44.9
vessel 38
ceramic ware 37.5
jar 36.4
container 35.8
majolica 35.1
shade 34.8
protective covering 29.1
utensil 27.4
decoration 25.4
object 20.5
covering 19.8
traditional 18.3
pitcher 17.2
decorative 15.9
holiday 15.8
tradition 15.7
gold 15.6
ornament 15.5
art 15
celebration 14.3
painted 14.3
wooden 14.1
toy 13.8
gift 13.8
doll 13.8
souvenir 13.7
handmade 13.6
china 12.7
culture 12
old 11.8
celebrate 11.8
glass 11.5
craft 11.5
yellow 11.3
season 10.9
design 10.8
color 10.6
antique 10.5
round 10.4
close 10.3
jug 10.3
winter 10.2
ball 9.7
porcelain 9.6
artistic 9.6
closeup 9.4
colorful 9.3
wood 9.2
wealth 9
pattern 8.9
decor 8.8
brown 8.8
ancient 8.6
golden 8.6
pottery 8.6
decorate 8.6
ornate 8.2
single 8.2
babushka 7.9
dolls 7.9
seasonal 7.9
bright 7.9
money 7.7
artwork 7.3

Google
created on 2022-05-27

Vase 87
Creative arts 84.8
Serveware 83
Pottery 81.1
Artifact 79.9
Art 79.9
Porcelain 79
earthenware 76.9
Ceramic 71.7
Metal 65.6
Font 64.4
Ancient history 63.6
Antique 63
Pattern 62.8
History 60.6
Carving 59.5
Event 56.7
Urn 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-27

vase 93.9
ceramic 81.3
ceramic ware 73.1
art 72.2
vessel 70.1
pottery 60.3
earthenware 59.7
jar 56.9
plant 43.6
stoneware 39.3
painted 33.7
porcelain 13.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Snake
Turtle
Snake 89.8%
Turtle 77.2%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 94.4%
pets animals 5.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-27

a vase sitting on a table 46.7%
a vase sitting on top of a table 43.3%
a gold vase sitting on a table 43.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a vase with a bird on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image depicts an ancient terracotta vessel or jar, likely used for holding liquids like oil or wine. The vessel has a rounded, teardrop-shaped body that tapers into a small mouth with a flared rim for pouring. The unique design features a handle with a circular hole near the neck.

The surface is decorated with intricate painted motifs in earthy tones of brown and reddish-brown. The artwork includes stylized depictions of birds, possibly waterfowl, with elongated necks and detailed patterns for their wings and bodies. The background is adorned with small floral elements and decorative geometric designs near the neck of the jar. The piece has visible signs of wear and aging, including chipped areas, adding to its historical character.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image shows an ancient terracotta vessel, possibly from the Cypriot culture. The vessel has a bulbous body that tapers toward a narrow neck with a flaring spout. There is a small loop handle just below the spout. The surface of the vessel is decorated with painted designs in a dark pigment.

The main decorative motif consists of stylized birds, likely swans or ducks, with elongated necks and detailed feather patterns. These birds are arranged circumferentially around the body of the vessel. Between the birds are floral-like motifs, further adding to the decorative elements. Near the shoulder of the vessel, just below the neck, is a recurring pattern of geometric and circular motifs.

The overall color scheme of the pottery includes natural earthy tones with darker contrasting lines and shapes for the designs. The surface of the vessel shows some signs of wear and erosion, likely due to its antiquity.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image shows an ancient ceramic vessel or pottery piece. The vessel has a distinctive shape, with a rounded body and a flared rim. The surface of the vessel is decorated with intricate patterns and designs, including geometric shapes, floral motifs, and what appears to be an animal or bird-like figure. The decorations are created using a combination of incised lines and painted or applied pigments in shades of brown, red, and black. The overall appearance suggests this is an artifact from a historical or cultural context, likely created through traditional pottery-making techniques.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This is an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a pitcher or oinochoe, decorated with painted designs in a style that appears to be from ancient Mediterranean or Middle Eastern culture. The vessel has a pear-shaped body with a narrow neck and a spout at the top. It features intricate painted decorations in dark brown or black on a lighter beige background. The decorative elements include birds, floral patterns (depicted as rosettes or flower motifs), and geometric designs. The upper portion has some more complex pattern work, and there's a small hole or handle visible near the top. The surface shows signs of age with some wear and fading to the painted decoration, suggesting this is an archaeological artifact. The craftsmanship demonstrates sophisticated pottery and painting techniques from an ancient civilization.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a jug or pitcher, with a handle on one side and a spout on the other. The vessel is decorated with various designs, including birds, flowers, and geometric patterns.

  • Vessel Shape:
    • The vessel has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and a spout on one side.
    • It features a handle on the opposite side of the spout.
  • Decoration:
    • The vessel is adorned with intricate designs, including birds, flowers, and geometric patterns.
    • The designs are rendered in a range of colors, including red, black, and white.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the top half being lighter than the bottom half.
    • The vessel casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Overall, the image presents a detailed and colorful depiction of an ancient ceramic vessel, showcasing its unique shape and decorative designs.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts an ancient, weathered ceramic vase with a handle and spout. The vase is tan with a dark brown design featuring various birds and flowers. The handle is located on the right side of the vase, and the spout is positioned at the top. The vase appears to be quite old, with visible signs of wear and tear.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the vase. Overall, the image presents a fascinating glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient civilizations.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a ceramic pitcher with a decorative design. The pitcher is made of ceramic and has a handle on the side, which is a common feature for pitchers. The pitcher is painted with a brown and red color scheme, with intricate designs on the surface. The design on the pitcher includes a bird with a long neck and a fish with a long tail. The bird and fish are painted in black and red, with some details in white. The pitcher also has a hole in the middle, which is a common feature for pitchers.

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

The image shows a vase with a decorative design. The vase is round and has a handle on the side. The vase is made of clay and has a light brown color. The vase has a decorative design on it. The design is a combination of black and brown colors. The design includes some flowers and birds. The vase has a hole in the middle of the top.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-13

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a pitcher with a rounded body and a small handle. The pitcher is decorated with brown and black designs on a tan background. The designs include birds, flowers, and geometric patterns. The pitcher is old and has some wear and tear. The designs are faded and worn, and the pitcher is chipped and cracked in places.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-13

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases an ancient ceramic jug, likely of historical significance. The jug has a bulbous body, a narrow neck, a handle on the side, and a flared mouth. The overall shape is symmetrical and well-defined.

The ceramic is decorated with detailed, hand-painted designs in a reddish-brown and black color palette against a tan background. The primary motif seems to be stylized birds with long, curved necks. They are depicted with intricate details, possibly representing the birds' wings. Additionally, there are floral or geometric patterns around the jug's neck and at the base. The designs are illustrative of ancient artistic techniques.

The jug's surface shows signs of wear and age, including some paint chipping and subtle discoloration, which suggests it has been preserved over a long period. The lighting highlights the vessel's textures and patterns effectively, giving a sense of depth. The image is set against a neutral gray background.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts an ancient ceramic vessel, likely a jug or pitcher, with a distinctively shaped body and a spout. The vessel is adorned with intricate painted designs, primarily in dark brown or black against a lighter background.

Key features of the vessel include:

  1. Shape: The vessel has a bulbous body that tapers towards the base, with a narrow neck leading to a spout. There is a handle attached to the side, which has a hole near the top, possibly for hanging or carrying.

  2. Designs: The surface of the vessel is decorated with various motifs:

    • Birds: There are stylized bird figures painted on the body. The birds have elongated necks and detailed feathers, indicating a high level of artistic skill.
    • Floral Patterns: Small flower-like designs are interspersed among the bird figures.
    • Geometric Patterns: The upper part of the vessel features swirling and geometric patterns, adding to the decorative complexity.
  3. Color: The vessel predominantly uses earthy tones, with the background in a light beige or cream color and the designs in dark brown or black.

  4. Condition: The vessel shows signs of age and wear, with some areas of the paint faded or chipped, which is typical for ancient ceramics.

This type of vessel is likely from an ancient civilization, possibly from the Mediterranean region, given the style of the decorations and the materials used. It could have been used for storing or pouring liquids, and its intricate designs suggest it may have had ceremonial or decorative significance.