Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.103

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.103

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Accessories 97.5
Accessory 97.5
Jewelry 95.3
Gemstone 91.5
Ring 76.2
Pottery 64.4
Diamond 61.9
Spiral 59.7
Coil 56.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

one 99.1
jewelry 99.1
shellfish 99
no person 98.7
grow 97.7
food 97.3
seashell 96.9
invertebrate 96.1
shell 95.7
shape 95.3
cutout 93.8
tropical 92.9
still life 91.8
stone 91.6
fruit 90.7
gem 90.3
nature 89.7
exotic 89
sea 88.9
disjunct 87.6

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

bag 36.6
decoration 35.8
container 31
gift 31
holiday 26.5
sea urchin 25.6
celebration 25.5
hair slide 25.1
fastener 24.8
ribbon 24.1
gem 23.7
present 21.8
echinoderm 21.5
bow 19.9
clip 18.9
restraint 17.4
invertebrate 17.3
jewelry 17.3
gold 17.3
season 17.1
birthday 16.7
box 16
valentine 15.4
golden 14.6
surprise 14.1
celebrate 13.6
package 13.4
shiny 13.4
party 12.9
shopping 12.8
love 12.6
ring 12.6
luxury 12
animal 11.9
object 11.7
diamond 11.6
jewel 11.6
brilliant 11.5
ornament 11.2
close 10.8
symbol 10.8
silver 10.6
purse 10.5
anniversary 10.3
holidays 10.3
paper 10.2
nobody 10.1
bright 10
device 9.9
precious 9.7
seasonal 9.6
day 9.4
shell 8.8
closeup 8.8
adornment 8.6
crystal 8.6
food 8.5
stone 8.4
color 8.3
tradition 8.3
traditional 8.3
single 8.2
satin 8.1
new 8.1
decor 8
dessert 7.9
sweet 7.9
gems 7.9
gemstone 7.8
wrap 7.8
necktie 7.7
giving 7.7
merry 7.6
festive 7.4
wedding 7.4
shine 7.3
design 7.3
metal 7.2
star 7.2
romance 7.1
necklace 7
glass 7

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Blue 93.7
Turquoise 86.2
Leaf 80.6
Fashion accessory 66.7
Pendant 61.3
Plant 58.5
Turquoise 57.7
Jewelry making 57.7
Bead 55.8
Rock 54.2
Flower 52.4
Jewellery 52.2
Metal 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

echinoderm 95.3
jewelry 65.9
ceramic 65.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Ring
Diamond
Ring 76.2%
Diamond 61.9%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a close up of an animal 39.7%
close up of an animal 34.8%
a close up of a white wall 34.7%

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

a photograph of a small ceramic object with a blue and white flower -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image shows a small fragment of a ceramic object, possibly a tile or pottery piece, featuring a radial pattern with alternating blue and light green stripes resembling sun rays. The surface of the fragment is glazed, giving it a shiny appearance. There are four raised circular knobs or stubs on the top, possibly remnants of a functional design or decorative elements. The edges of the fragment are rough, and its base is unglazed, revealing the ceramic material beneath. This item appears worn and likely originates from historical pottery or architectural art.

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

The image shows a fragment of glazed earthenware pottery with a distinctive radial pattern. The piece has a shape that is somewhat irregular, indicative of a broken or incomplete original object. The glaze features a pattern of alternating dark blue and light blue segments emanating from a central point, creating a sunburst or star-like effect. There are visible protuberances on the surface, possibly remnants of the manufacturing process or intended as decorative elements. The edges of the pottery fragment reveal its thickness and the earthenware material, which is unglazed. The overall appearance suggests it could be an ancient artifact or a decorative ceramic piece.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows a small, irregularly shaped ceramic or pottery fragment. The fragment has a distinctive radial pattern of grooves or ridges, creating a sunburst or star-like design in shades of blue and green. The fragment appears to be a piece of a larger ceramic object, possibly a decorative element or part of a larger vessel. The texture and coloration suggest it is an old or weathered piece, with some signs of wear or damage visible on the surface.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows a small, decorative ceramic dish or plate. It has an organic, asymmetrical shape resembling a flower or star. The glaze has a striking blue-green and gray swirled pattern that radiates out from the center, creating an eye-catching visual effect. The edges of the dish are rough and textured, giving it a handmade, artisanal quality. The piece sits alone on a plain white background, allowing the colors and shape to be the focal point.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This appears to be a fragment of ancient pottery or ceramic tile with a distinctive blue and turquoise glaze pattern. The design shows a radiating or sunburst pattern, with darker blue stripes extending outward from a central point, creating a wheel or star-like motif. The piece appears to be broken, showing rough, unglazed edges around its irregular shape. The glazing technique and pattern is reminiscent of medieval Islamic pottery or similar historical ceramic work. The contrast between the smooth, glazed surface and the rough, earthen-colored ceramic base is quite visible.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a piece of ceramic pottery, likely an antique or ancient relic, featuring a distinctive blue and white design. The pottery is broken and has a rough, irregular shape, with visible signs of aging and wear. It appears to be a fragment of a larger piece, possibly a plate or bowl.

The design on the pottery is striking, with a central blue circle surrounded by a series of concentric circles in white and blue. The outermost circle is the largest, with each subsequent circle decreasing in size. The design is symmetrical, with identical patterns on either side of the central circle.

The pottery is set against a plain white background, which helps to highlight its intricate details. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the pottery may have been created for ceremonial or decorative purposes.

The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse of the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient civilizations. The pottery's age and condition suggest that it may have been buried or hidden for centuries, only to be rediscovered and preserved for future generations to admire.

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

The image depicts a small, broken piece of pottery with a distinctive design. The pottery is primarily blue and white, featuring a circular pattern that resembles a flower or sunburst. The design consists of radiating lines that extend from the center to the edges of the piece, creating a sense of movement and energy.

The pottery appears to be made of ceramic material, with a rough, uneven texture on the edges where it has been broken. The surface of the pottery is smooth, with a glossy finish that suggests it may have been glazed or painted.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery. There are no other objects or features in the image, allowing the viewer to focus solely on the pottery piece.

Overall, the image presents a beautiful and intricate piece of pottery that showcases the skill and craftsmanship of its creator. The unique design and colors make it a visually appealing object, and the broken edges add a sense of history and wear to the piece.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a fragment of a ceramic plate. The plate is broken into several pieces, with visible cracks and uneven edges. The plate has a decorative design on it, which appears to be a flower or flower-like pattern. The design is painted in blue and green colors, with a white background. The plate's surface has a slightly glossy appearance, indicating that it may have been glazed. The image is captured from a top-down view, with the plate placed on a white surface.

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

The image shows a piece of pottery with a blue and green color scheme. The pottery is broken and has a circular shape with a hole in the middle. The pottery is placed on a white surface, and the background is white. The pottery is made of clay, and it has a shiny surface. The pottery is probably an antique piece, and it is probably from the ancient times.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic artifact, likely a plate or bowl. The fragment is roughly square or diamond-shaped, with a slightly rounded edge. The top surface is decorated with a radial pattern in shades of blue and green. The pattern appears to emanate from a central point. The edges of the fragment show a rough, beige-colored ceramic material, suggesting the piece is broken. Three small, circular projections, possibly remnants of feet or support structures, are visible on the underside of the ceramic piece. The object is placed against a stark white background.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic piece, likely a tile or plate, against a plain white background. The fragment is roughly triangular with broken edges, suggesting it is a piece of something larger that was damaged.

The top surface of the fragment is decorated with a radial pattern of alternating dark blue and light blue or turquoise segments emanating from a central dark blue point. The decoration gives the appearance of stylized sun rays or flower petals. There are three raised, circular dark spots spaced around the perimeter of the decorated surface, possibly indicating where the piece was attached to something else or where it stood on feet.

The base of the fragment is a lighter, tan or buff color, appearing as the raw ceramic material. The transition from the decorated top surface to the base is somewhat irregular, with the base bulging slightly beyond the decorated surface. The overall effect is that of a historical or archaeological artifact.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of ceramic pottery. The fragment appears to be a piece of a larger ceramic object, possibly a bowl or plate. The visible design on the fragment features a radial pattern, resembling a flower or starburst, with alternating dark blue and light blue or greenish hues. The edges of the fragment are irregular and uneven, indicating that it is a broken piece. There are also small, dark spots on the surface, which could be remnants of glaze or impurities in the ceramic material. The overall appearance suggests that it might be an archaeological artifact or a piece of historical pottery.