Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.176

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.176

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Plectrum 78.4
Crystal 71.7
Arrowhead 67.7
Accessories 58.3
Accessory 58.3
Pottery 56.6
Jewelry 56.2
Gemstone 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

jewelry 99.3
no person 94.2
gem 93.6
art 93.1
crystal 92
texture 91.8
stone 91.8
old 91
one 90.8
luxury 89.9
precious 89.2
retro 86.8
shining 84.1
wealth 81.4
amethyst 80.8
fashion 80.4
treasure 79.3
color 78.7
boat 78.7
sea 76.8

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

pencil sharpener 86.6
sharpener 70.2
iron 34.9
home appliance 22.5
tool 17.5
appliance 16.9
paper 14.9
money 14.5
fastener 14.3
metal 13.7
currency 13.4
object 13.2
cash 12.8
business 12.7
steel 12.4
dollar 12.1
nobody 11.7
close 11.4
blade 11.3
durables 11.2
old 11.1
bank 10.7
decoration 10.3
rich 10.2
screw 10.2
finance 10.1
wood 10
restraint 9.7
silver 9.7
investment 9.2
wealth 9
cut 9
wooden 8.8
dollars 8.7
bill 8.6
savings 8.4
heart 8.3
one 8.2
closeup 8.1
success 8
box 8
food 7.8
black 7.8
hundred 7.7
pay 7.7
symbol 7.4
stamp 7.2
open 7.2
holiday 7.2
love 7.1
device 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

piece 71.2
slice 52
turquoise 51
dirty 17.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Surfboard

Clarifai

Surfboard 33.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

paintings art 86.8%
food drinks 12.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a piece of cake covered in snow 32.3%
a piece of cake with a knife 26.8%
a piece of cake 26.7%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of artisan pottery with a blue and white striped design

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

a broken piece of ceramic with a blue and white design

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This image features a fragment of a ceramic piece, likely an artifact or shard from pottery. The shard has an irregular triangular shape with a jagged edge on top. Its surface is decorated with a combination of horizontal bands in shades of blue, teal, gray, and green, along with black abstract floral or geometric designs on a white background. The piece appears aged, with visible wear and imperfections, suggesting it may have historic or archaeological significance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image shows a shard of pottery with a curved edge on one side, suggesting it was once part of a round vessel, possibly a bowl or plate. The shard is painted with abstract designs that include horizontal bands of color in shades of blue, gray, and black. There are also black curved lines and some black dot patterns against a light background, creating a stylized and decorative appearance. The edges of the shard are rough, indicating it is a broken piece. The pottery seems to have some historical or archaeological significance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a fragment of a rock or mineral specimen. The fragment has distinct layers or bands of different colors, including shades of green, gray, and turquoise. The surface of the fragment appears rough and uneven, with some small dark spots or inclusions visible. The overall shape of the fragment is irregular and angular, suggesting it has been broken off from a larger piece. The image provides a close-up view of this interesting natural geological formation.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This appears to be a fragment of pottery or ceramic with a distinctive design. The piece has a triangular or wedge shape and shows layers of color including turquoise blue, white, and gray. There appears to be some decorative pattern or brushwork in dark green or black, possibly depicting botanical or geometric designs. The fragment has rough, broken edges suggesting it's a shard from a larger piece of pottery. The glaze or surface treatment gives it a smooth, somewhat glossy appearance. This style is reminiscent of traditional ceramic work, possibly from an archaeological context or a broken decorative vessel.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image presents a fragment of a ceramic piece, showcasing a visually striking design.

Ceramic Fragment:

  • The ceramic piece is broken into two distinct sections, with a jagged edge separating the two parts.
  • The top portion features a light blue-green color, while the bottom part has a white base with a blue-green stripe running across it.
  • A black design, possibly a geometric pattern, is visible on the white base, although its details are somewhat obscured by the breakage.

Background:

  • The ceramic piece is set against a plain white background, which appears to be a table or other flat surface.
  • The background is devoid of any other objects or markings, allowing the ceramic fragment to take center stage.

Overall Impression:

  • The image suggests that the ceramic piece may be an artifact from an archaeological site or a museum collection.
  • The broken nature of the piece implies that it may have been excavated from a site where it was buried or exposed to the elements for an extended period.
  • The image provides a clear view of the ceramic's design and colors, making it an interesting and informative visual representation.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

This image depicts a fragment of pottery, likely from an ancient civilization, showcasing a unique blend of colors and patterns. The piece is triangular in shape, with a rough edge on the left side and a smooth edge on the right. It features a predominantly white base color, adorned with various shades of blue and gray stripes and geometric shapes.

The pottery fragment is set against a plain white background, which helps to highlight its intricate details. The overall appearance suggests that it may be an artifact from an archaeological excavation or a museum collection, providing a glimpse into the artistic and cultural practices of a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image shows a piece of pottery that is probably broken. It is placed on a white surface, which is probably a table. The pottery is painted with different colors and patterns. The colors are blue, white, and black. It has a blue and white stripe design on the top and bottom parts. It also has a black and white design in the middle. The pottery seems to be old and worn out.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image features a piece of broken ceramic pottery, likely a shard, placed on a white surface. The shard has a triangular shape with uneven edges, indicating that it is a fragment of a larger object. The ceramic material has a matte finish and is predominantly green in color, with some areas showing darker shades and lighter patches. The surface of the shard has intricate designs, which appear to be stylized geometric patterns. These designs are rendered in black and white, with some areas showing a lighter grayish hue. The shard has a few small holes and cracks, suggesting that it has aged and possibly undergone some form of weathering or wear.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image features a triangular ceramic fragment. The fragment is decorated with a variety of colors and patterns, including a light green or turquoise background, horizontal stripes of grey and turquoise, and a leaf-like or geometric design in black. The ceramic has a rough, cracked appearance. The background is a plain, bright white.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Description:

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be an ancient ceramic tile or dish. It's roughly triangular in shape with chipped edges, indicating it is broken. The shard has a layered design. At the top, there are bands of color: one is greenish-gray, and another is a vibrant turquoise. Below this, there is a section with a white or light gray background, decorated with a geometric or floral design in dark black lines. This design is abstract but vaguely resembles stylized leaves or petals. The overall aesthetic suggests a piece from an ancient culture, with the wear and tear of time adding to its character. The shard rests on a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the colors and textures of the fragment.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a fragment of what appears to be a piece of pottery or ceramic. The fragment is triangular in shape and has a glazed surface with a combination of colors and patterns. The colors include shades of light blue, gray, and white, with a noticeable turquoise stripe running horizontally across the middle. There are also black and dark gray markings that resemble abstract patterns or possibly remnants of a design. The edges of the fragment are rough and irregular, indicating it has been broken from a larger piece. The overall appearance suggests it could be a piece of historical or archaeological significance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

The image shows a close-up of a fragmented piece of pottery or ceramic. The fragment is irregularly shaped and appears to be broken in several places. The surface of the fragment is partially covered with a glaze that has a greenish tint, with some areas showing a mix of green and blue shades. There are also black lines or patterns on the surface, possibly decorative, which are more prominent in some areas. The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, and the background is a plain white surface, likely a table or a wall. The overall appearance suggests that this is an archaeological or historical artifact.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic or pottery piece. The fragment has an irregular, broken shape, suggesting it is a part of a larger object that has been shattered or damaged. The visible surface of the fragment features a decorative pattern with horizontal stripes in shades of blue and black. There are also some scattered black specks and markings that appear to be part of the design. The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, with some areas showing the underlying material, which appears to be a reddish-brown clay or terracotta. The background of the image is plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the ceramic fragment.