Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.106

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.106

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Food 100
Soil 94.3
Pottery 87.9
Rock 76.8
Limestone 63.7
Jar 59.1
Vase 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

no person 98.9
food 98.6
desktop 93.6
bread 88.7
one 88.3
stranded 85.6
still life 82.5
color 81.9
texture 80.7
cutout 80.7
closeup 80
grow 79.3
refreshment 78.8
flour 78.3
shape 77.8
cooking 77.4
pile 77.3
meal 76.8
isolate 76.8
homemade 75.9

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

toast 100
bread 74.2
food 54.2
wheat 50.4
loaf 48.7
breakfast 44.8
slice 42.9
brown 42.1
crust 34.9
grain 34.4
bakery 33.5
meal 32.1
baked 31.9
nutrition 30.3
healthy 29.7
fresh 29.5
diet 28.3
sliced 28
tasty 26
snack 24.8
bake 22.2
whole 22
delicious 21.5
sandwich 21.3
eat 21
organic 20.2
piece 20.1
dough 20
baker 19.6
rye 19.6
close 19.4
slices 19.4
eating 19.4
pastry 19.2
cut 18.9
lunch 17.2
cereal 16.9
natural 16.8
flour 16.6
kitchen 16.1
carbohydrates 15.8
closeup 15.5
health 14.6
dinner 13.5
nobody 13.2
crusty 12.8
crisp 12.7
baking 12.6
butter 12.3
board 12.2
studio 12.2
nutritious 11.4
detail 11.3
seed 11.3
cook 11
objects 10.5
cheese 10.3
single 9.9
texture 9
wholemeal 8.9
appetite 8.8
homemade 8.7
black 8.4
dessert 8.1
object 8.1
toasted 7.9
fiber 7.8
isolation 7.7
hot 7.6
dark 7.5
product 7.5
traditional 7.5
fat 7.5
full 7.3
morning 7.3
soft 7.2
sweet 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Artifact 84.9
Pottery 70.9
Ceramic 68.5
Geology 68
Beige 66.6
earthenware 64.2
Rock 54.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

half 51.4
eaten 26.4
sliced 18.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

Food

AWS Rekognition

Bread 100%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

food drinks 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a piece of bread 75.7%
a piece of bread on a plate 44.9%
a sandwich cut in half 44.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of pottery with a stoneware design

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-03

a small piece of clay with a blue and white design

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image shows a fragment of ceramic or pottery featuring a pale beige or off-white surface with faint decorative patterns etched into it. The fragment has a curved design, possibly part of a larger motif that was carved or molded into the piece. A dark green or teal glaze accents the upper portion, creating a stark contrast against the lighter background. The edges are broken, indicating that it is a piece of a larger artifact. The texture appears slightly rough, characteristic of an aged or historical object.

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

The image shows a fragment of an old ceramic item, such as a piece of pottery or a dish. The shard is light in color with a slightly rough texture, indicating it might be made of stoneware or a similar material. The visible area on the shard has embossed designs, possibly part of a decorative pattern. Near the top of the fragment, there is a blue line or band that looks like it might have been part of a larger decorative element. The piece shows some signs of wear and age, suggesting it might be an archaeological find or an artifact from a historical object.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a piece of stone or ceramic material with an irregular, textured surface. The material appears to be a light beige or tan color, with some darker blue-green markings or patterns visible on the surface. The object has a rough, uneven shape, suggesting it may be a fragment or piece broken off from a larger item. The overall appearance and texture of the material give it a natural, earthy quality.

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

This image shows a pottery shard or ceramic fragment, likely from an archaeological context. It appears to be a piece of a larger vessel, with a cream or beige colored body and a blue-green glaze or decoration along one edge. The fragment has some visible texture or pattern on its surface, possibly from the original manufacturing process. The piece has irregular edges, suggesting it broke off from a larger ceramic vessel. This type of artifact is commonly found at archaeological sites and can provide information about historical pottery techniques and cultural practices.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image features a piece of pottery with a blue stripe and a carved design, set against a white background.

Pottery Piece:

  • The pottery piece is irregularly shaped, with rough edges.
  • It has a light beige color with a blue stripe running along its top edge.
  • The blue stripe is darker at the top and fades towards the bottom.
  • The pottery piece appears to be made of clay or ceramic material.

Carved Design:

  • The carved design is located on the front of the pottery piece.
  • It features a series of curved lines that resemble a wave or a ripple pattern.
  • The design is symmetrical, with the curves on either side of a central axis.
  • The carved lines are shallow and do not penetrate deeply into the pottery.

Background:

  • The background of the image is solid white.
  • There are no other objects or features visible in the background.
  • The white background helps to highlight the details of the pottery piece and its carved design.

Overall, the image presents a close-up view of a piece of pottery with a unique carved design and a blue stripe. The use of a white background emphasizes the details of the pottery and creates a clean and simple visual composition.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image presents a fragment of an ancient ceramic piece, showcasing its intricate design and weathered appearance.

  • The ceramic piece is a light beige color with a darker blue-green stripe running horizontally across its top edge.
    • The stripe is approximately one-third of the way down from the top edge.
    • The ceramic piece has a rough, uneven edge on the left side, suggesting it was broken off from a larger object.
  • The surface of the ceramic piece features a carved design that appears to be a stylized representation of a plant or flower.
    • The design is centered on the piece and consists of curved lines and shapes that resemble leaves or petals.
    • The carving is not very deep, indicating that it may have been created using a relatively simple tool or technique.
  • The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the ceramic piece.
    • The white background also suggests that the image may have been taken in a laboratory or museum setting, where artifacts are often displayed and studied.

In summary, the image provides a detailed view of an ancient ceramic piece, showcasing its unique design and weathered appearance. The carved design on the surface adds an extra layer of interest and complexity to the piece, while the plain white background helps to emphasize its features. Overall, the image offers a fascinating glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient civilizations.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a fragment of a ceramic object, which appears to be a piece of pottery. The fragment is broken and irregular in shape, with a rough texture and uneven edges. The surface of the fragment is decorated with a pattern that includes a combination of blue and white colors. The pattern appears to be a stylized representation of a human figure, possibly a deity or a mythological creature. The figure is depicted in a seated position, with its arms raised in a gesture of worship or adoration. The background of the fragment is a plain white color, which serves to highlight the intricate details of the pattern. Overall, the image suggests that the fragment is a piece of ancient pottery, possibly from a religious or ceremonial context.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic object, probably a plate or bowl, with a blue stripe at the top. The fragment is made of a white ceramic material with a beige color and a rough texture. The blue stripe is painted on the top of the fragment and has a slightly wavy pattern. The fragment also has a design of a bird with a long beak and a small hole in the middle.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of pottery or ceramic material. It is an irregular, chipped piece, likely broken from a larger object. The main colors are beige/off-white and dark blue.

Key features:

  • Shape: The fragment is roughly trapezoidal with irregular, broken edges.
  • Color: The main body of the fragment is a light beige color, with some variation in tone. A dark blue stripe or band is present along one edge, likely from the original decoration.
  • Texture: The surface of the fragment appears slightly rough and porous, suggesting the material is earthenware. There are subtle raised patterns or lines across the surface, along with the indication of a more complex design.
  • Details: The fragment seems to show remnants of a design, possibly a representation of a plant.

The fragment is placed on a plain white background.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic artifact against a white background. The fragment has an irregular, roughly trapezoidal shape, with chipped and worn edges, indicating its age and fragility.

The ceramic piece is predominantly light beige, with a coarse, textured surface. There is a thick, horizontal band of dark blue glaze along one of the edges, suggesting it was part of the original design. Relief carvings, likely from the original artwork, are visible on the surface, showing curved lines and abstract shapes.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a fragment of pottery, likely a sherd from a larger ceramic object. The sherd is roughly pentagonal in shape and has a slightly irregular edge, indicating it was broken from a larger piece.

The surface of the sherd is primarily a light beige or off-white color. There is a noticeable blue-green glaze or paint applied in horizontal bands across the upper portion of the sherd. The blue-green color appears to have been applied in a somewhat uneven manner, with some areas more saturated than others.

Additionally, there are faint, linear impressions or markings on the surface, which could be remnants of a design or pattern that was originally part of the larger ceramic piece. These markings are subtle and appear to be incised or lightly etched into the surface.

The overall texture of the sherd suggests it is made of clay, and the presence of the glaze indicates it was likely part of a decorative or functional ceramic item, such as a bowl, plate, or tile. The fragment appears to be relatively old, possibly of historical or archaeological significance.

Qwen

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

The image shows a piece of pottery or ceramic, which appears to be a fragment of an ancient artifact. The piece is off-white in color with some darker, possibly blue or black, areas along the upper edge, suggesting that it might have been decorated in the past. The surface has a smooth texture with horizontal grooves or lines, possibly indicating the method of firing or the decoration technique used. There seems to be an embossed or incised design on the surface, which could be a part of a larger piece or decoration. The overall shape is irregular, typical of a broken piece of pottery. The background is plain white, which helps in highlighting the artifact.

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

This image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic piece, possibly from a vase, plate, or other type of pottery. The fragment is beige in color and appears to be made of earthenware. The design on the fragment includes a carved or embossed face, possibly a human face, with features such as an eye, nose, and mouth visible. The lines are delicate and the carving is subtle. The face is partially obscured by a dark blue or black painted area at the top of the fragment. The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, indicating that it is a broken piece of a larger object. The background is plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the ceramic fragment.