Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.193

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.193

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Accessories 98.4
Accessory 98.4
Jewelry 95
Gemstone 94.6
Turquoise 87.7
Ornament 83.6
Jade 83.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

desktop 96.2
art 94.1
texture 92.6
disjunct 91.1
no person 90.9
nature 89.1
color 88.5
one 85.7
bright 85
stone 83.7
clean 81.6
traditional 80
closeup 79.5
pattern 79.4
design 79.1
food 79
sea 78.9
funny 78.2
single 78.2
shape 76.1

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

fabric 25.5
texture 20.1
color 15
lace 15
container 13.9
bag 13.6
pink 13.4
object 13.2
close 13.1
relief 12.9
paper 12.5
purse 11.8
fresh 11.8
decoration 11.6
colorful 11.5
nobody 10.9
food 10.9
cap 10.8
soft 10.8
velvet 10.5
piece of cloth 10.5
love 10.3
clean 10
valentine 10
clothing 10
single 9.9
watercolor 9.7
closeup 9.4
fat 9.3
art 9.3
design 9
hat 9
symbol 8.8
bathing cap 8.6
towel 8.5
money 8.5
freshness 8.3
stack 8.3
one 8.2
pattern 8.2
shape 8.2
meal 8.1
backgrounds 8.1
ingredient 7.9
objects 7.8
wool 7.8
orange 7.7
old 7.7
grunge 7.7
gourmet 7.6
headdress 7.4
cotton 7.4
piece 7.4
dish 7.2
meat 7.2
celebration 7.2
bright 7.1
cuisine 7.1
breakfast 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

ceramic 74.1
accessory 54
turquoise 53.8
enamel 18.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-38
Gender Male, 94%
Confused 0.6%
Disgusted 0.3%
Angry 0.6%
Sad 94.9%
Happy 1.5%
Calm 1.6%
Surprised 0.4%

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Food

Clarifai

Food 35.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

paintings art 90.4%
food drinks 3.6%
text visuals 2.9%
interior objects 2.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a close up of a green hat 42.5%
a close up of a green background 42.4%
a close up of a green leaf 36%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

a turquoise shell with swirls on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-29

a photograph of a green and white stoneware with a green and white background

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image shows a small fragment of pottery or ceramic, featuring a vibrant turquoise glaze. The surface is adorned with decorative patterns, including swirling and curved motifs, etched or embossed into the material. The edges of the fragment appear jagged and broken, revealing an inner layer of rough, light-colored ceramic beneath the glaze. The artifact conveys an artistic and possibly historical aesthetic, suggesting it may originate from a decorative object or vessel.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a fragment of broken pottery or ceramic. It has a curved shape, suggesting it might have been part of a larger bowl or vessel. The piece is turquoise or light blue in color with a glazed finish, exhibiting a slightly weathered or aged appearance. A decorative pattern of swirling and curved lines is etched into the surface, possibly indicating an artistic or cultural design. The underside or edge of the fragment shows an unglazed, rough ceramic texture, revealing its thickness and material composition. The background is a plain white surface, highlighting the fragment.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a smooth, irregularly shaped stone or rock with a striking turquoise and green color. The surface of the stone appears to have intricate, swirling patterns and designs in shades of green, giving it a visually interesting and textured appearance. The stone appears to be a natural geological formation, likely a type of mineral or gemstone, with its vibrant coloration and unique patterning.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a fragment or shard of pottery or ceramic with a turquoise or aqua-colored glaze. The piece shows part of what looks like a decorative pattern or design in darker teal or blue-green against the lighter background. The pattern appears to have curved or spiral elements typical of traditional ceramic decoration. The fragment has an irregular, broken edge and shows some layering where the glaze meets the ceramic body underneath.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a small, broken piece of pottery with a turquoise glaze. The pottery is positioned in the center of the image, with its curved side facing upwards and its broken edge facing downwards. The turquoise glaze features a darker green design that resembles a spiral or a leafy vine pattern. The pottery appears to be made from clay, as evidenced by its rough texture and the visible edges of the broken piece.

The background of the image is white, which suggests that it may be a product photo or an image used for educational purposes. Overall, the image provides a clear view of the pottery's design and texture, making it useful for those interested in ceramics or art history.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image shows a piece of ceramic pottery with a greenish-blue glaze, featuring a decorative design on its surface.

  • The pottery is a light greenish-blue color, with a smooth, glossy finish.
    • The glaze is unevenly applied, with some areas appearing thicker than others.
    • The pottery has a rough, porous texture underneath the glaze.
  • The pottery features a decorative design on its surface.
    • The design consists of swirling patterns and lines that resemble a naturalistic motif.
    • The design is painted in a darker shade of greenish-blue than the rest of the pottery.
  • The pottery is broken and has a rough edge.
    • The break is jagged and uneven, with small pieces missing from the edge.
    • The pottery appears to have been broken recently, as there is no visible wear or patina on the broken edge.

Overall, the image suggests that the pottery is an antique or vintage item, possibly from an archaeological site or a museum collection. The decorative design and uneven glaze suggest that it may be a handmade piece from a specific cultural or historical period.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image showcases a fragment of ancient pottery or ceramic ware, characterized by its turquoise glaze and intricate design. The fragment is irregular in shape, suggesting it is a broken piece from a larger vessel. The turquoise glaze has a matte finish, giving it a somewhat aged appearance. The design on the fragment features a stylized wave or spiral pattern, which is rendered in a darker shade of turquoise against the lighter background. The craftsmanship indicates a skilled artisan, with attention to detail in the swirling pattern. The edges of the fragment are rough, typical of broken pottery, and there are small chips and wear marks, suggesting it has been through many years or possibly centuries. The background is a plain, light white surface, which helps to highlight the fragment's vibrant color and detailed design.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image features a piece of broken pottery with a greenish-blue color. The pottery is placed on a white surface, which is probably a table. The pottery is broken into a piece that resembles a rock. The pottery has a spiral design on the surface. The pottery has a rough texture, and the edges are slightly chipped. The background is plain white, and the light is reflecting on the pottery.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a pottery shard with a bright, teal glaze. The shard has a curved shape, suggesting it might have been part of a bowl or similar vessel. The teal glaze has subtle variations in color, with lighter and darker areas creating a marbled effect.

Decorative elements are visible on the shard. There appears to be a stylized design featuring swirling patterns or motifs, likely painted or incised before glazing. The bottom edge of the shard exposes the raw, unglazed ceramic material, which is a light tan color.

The shard is isolated against a plain white background. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the glaze and details of the shard.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of ceramic, likely a piece of pottery or a glazed tile. The fragment is predominantly a vibrant teal color, with darker teal accent detailing. A portion of the surface is decorated with a swirling pattern, which appears to be a design of stylized scrolls or floral motifs. The background of the image is plain white, which allows the colors and textures of the ceramic fragment to stand out. The edges of the fragment are broken, revealing a rough, unglazed underside with a muted brown hue.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of ceramic pottery. The fragment has a turquoise glaze with a decorative pattern in a darker green hue. The pattern appears to be intricate and swirling, possibly resembling a stylized floral or abstract design. The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, indicating that it is a broken piece from a larger ceramic object. The glaze has a slightly uneven texture, giving it an artisanal appearance. The background of the image is plain and white, which highlights the fragment's colors and design.

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