Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.203

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.203

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Snake 94.2
Reptile 94.2
Animal 94.2
Soil 89.3
Ashtray 80.1
Bowl 79.5
Weapon 69.7
Weaponry 69.7
Cannon 69.7
Food 62.9
Bread 62.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

no person 98.1
sculpture 97.4
still life 96.8
rock 95.7
one 95.1
grow 94.3
cutout 94.2
nature 94.1
food 93.5
stone 91.2
museum 91.2
art 88.2
two 85.2
root 83.4
disjunct 83.1
fruit 83.1
prehistoric 82.3
geology 81.7
invertebrate 80.8
container 80.4

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

mortar 86.8
vessel 64.9
container 46
food 37.2
brown 28.7
bread 26.8
tamarind 25.1
loaf 23.3
stone 21.1
edible fruit 20.9
natural 20.1
organic 19.3
bakery 19.1
breakfast 18.6
meal 17.9
eating 17.7
pestle 17.4
rock 16.5
pebble 15.9
healthy 15.8
snack 15.4
gourmet 15.3
tasty 15.1
fruit 15
fresh 14.4
cut 14.3
wheat 14.3
close 14.3
tool 14.3
stones 14.2
produce 13.8
cereal 13.5
dinner 13.5
whole 13.4
pastry 13.3
baked 13.1
stack 12.9
crust 12.6
bake 12.5
sand 12.4
balance 12.3
diet 12.1
bun 11.7
freshness 11.6
hand tool 11.5
tranquil 10.9
traditional 10.8
closeup 10.8
spa 10.8
baking 10.7
old 10.5
harmony 10.3
spice 10.2
grain 10.2
nobody 10.1
delicious 9.9
kitchen 9.8
seed 9.8
meditation 9.6
heap 9.4
studio 9.1
vegetable 9.1
slice 9.1
health 9
black 9
yam 9
wooden 8.8
flour 8.8
hard 8.6
culture 8.5
dark 8.4
gray 8.1
object 8.1
ingredient 7.9
baker 7.8
rye 7.8
life 7.8
mineral 7.8
lunch 7.7
nutrition 7.6
relaxation 7.5
crop 7.5
backgrounds 7.3
textured 7

Google
created on 2019-07-08

earthenware 89.4
Artifact 72.7
Rock 69.8
Pottery 64.3
Clay 63.5
Ceramic 58.5
Sculpture 51.1
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Snake
Bread
Snake 94.2%
Bread 62.9%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 95.1%
paintings art 4.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a close up of a rock 82.5%

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

a photograph of a small bowl with a small bowl inside -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows an ancient, hand-crafted terracotta oil lamp with a simple, rustic design. The lamp appears weathered and dark brown in color, with uneven textures and signs of wear, indicative of its age. It has a rounded base and a small spout where oil would have been poured and ignited to produce light. A handle-like protrusion is visible on one side. The lamp is placed on a plain white background, emphasizing its historical and handmade characteristics.

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

The image shows an ancient oil lamp made of ceramic. The lamp has a simple, rounded shape with a wide, shallow bowl and a slightly pinched spout on one side, which served as the area where the wick would be placed. The ceramic material appears to be a dark, earthy color with some areas showing lighter patches, possibly due to aging or wear. The surface of the lamp looks textured and somewhat rough, indicating its handmade construction. The overall appearance suggests it could be an archaeological artifact from a historical period.

Meta Llama

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

The image features a weathered, earthenware vessel with a wide mouth and a narrow, curved base. The vessel's surface exhibits a rough, uneven texture, with visible cracks and discoloration, suggesting it has been exposed to the elements for an extended period.

The vessel's shape is reminiscent of an ancient clay pot or bowl, with a wide mouth that tapers down to a narrower base. The surface of the vessel is rough and uneven, with visible cracks and discoloration that suggest it has been exposed to the elements for an extended period.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the vessel. There are no other objects or features in the image, allowing the viewer to focus solely on the vessel.

Overall, the image presents a simple yet evocative depiction of an ancient vessel, inviting the viewer to contemplate its history and significance.

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

The image depicts a small, weathered, brown clay bowl or vessel. The bowl is positioned in the center of the image, with its opening facing the upper right corner. It has a rough, uneven texture and appears to be made of clay or a similar material. The bowl's shape is irregular, with a wide mouth and a narrow base. It is likely an ancient artifact, possibly used for cooking or storing food.

The background of the image is white, which helps to highlight the details of the bowl. Overall, the image provides a clear view of the bowl's shape, texture, and color, making it easy to examine and study.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image features a large, dark brown ceramic bowl with a rough surface. The bowl has a wide, open mouth and a slightly curved body, giving it a rounded shape. The ceramic appears to be hand-made, as evidenced by its uneven texture and irregular shape. The bowl is placed on a white surface, which provides a stark contrast to its dark color. The overall appearance of the bowl suggests that it may be an antique or vintage piece, possibly from a bygone era.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image features a small, irregularly shaped, and weathered clay object. It appears to be a fragment of a larger vessel or container, possibly a bowl or a cup. The object has a dark brown to reddish-brown color, with visible cracks and wear, indicating its age and exposure to the elements. The surface is uneven and textured, with some areas showing signs of erosion or weathering. The object is placed on a white background, which helps to highlight its details and contrasts with its earthy tones.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a rough, earthy-looking bowl or container. It has a slightly irregular shape, not perfectly round or symmetrical. The texture appears coarse and possibly handmade from clay or a similar material. The color ranges from dark brown to reddish-brown in some areas, giving it an aged or rustic appearance. The bowl is situated against a plain, white background, which helps to isolate and emphasize the object. The lighting is neutral and even, highlighting the textures and details of the bowl.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a weathered, dark-colored, possibly ancient or antique, bowl or vessel. It appears to be made of a rough, earthy material, perhaps clay or terracotta, with a textured, uneven surface. The bowl is a muted brown color, with areas of darker and lighter shades. Its shape is irregular, with rounded edges and a somewhat asymmetrical opening. The bowl rests on a white background, providing a clean contrast that highlights the texture and form of the object. The lighting is soft and even, suggesting a studio setting.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows an ancient clay oil lamp. This type of lamp is characteristic of those used in ancient times, particularly in the Roman and Byzantine periods. The lamp has a rounded, somewhat irregular shape with a central depression that would have held oil. There is a small spout on one side where a wick would be placed to burn the oil for light. The surface of the lamp appears weathered and has a rough, uneven texture, indicating it has been exposed to the elements over a long period. The color is a mix of earthy tones, typical of clay that has been fired. This artifact is likely an archaeological find, providing insight into the everyday life and technology of past civilizations.