Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.198

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.198

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Food 99.9
Pottery 85.6
Ornament 82.7
Figurine 71.2
Accessory 67.9
Accessories 67.9
Jewelry 62.8
Gemstone 62.8
Rock 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

no person 96.2
food 95
desktop 94.5
cutout 88.9
one 88.5
traditional 87.7
disjunct 86.9
closeup 86.3
stranded 85.8
color 83.5
isolate 82.9
texture 81.9
old 81.5
meat 80.7
pattern 79.5
decoration 76.2
shape 76.2
nature 75
art 74.2
square 74.1

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

bag 66.1
container 61.1
purse 51.1
box 37.5
seat 26.7
gift 21.5
decoration 20.4
furniture 19.1
paper 18
present 17.3
footstool 17.1
ottoman 16.6
celebration 16
birthday 14.8
object 14.7
brown 14
ribbon 13.9
stool 13.6
surprise 13.2
money 12.8
package 12.4
gold 12.3
bow 12.3
color 12.2
close 12
valentine 11.8
wealth 11.7
currency 11.7
furnishing 11.6
holiday 11.5
anniversary 11.3
case 11.2
golden 11.2
earthenware 10.7
chest 10.7
wallet 10.3
festive 10.2
food 10.1
closeup 10.1
cash 10.1
wrap 9.8
business 9.7
ornament 9.5
season 9.4
finance 9.3
decorative 9.2
texture 9
financial 8.9
shiny 8.7
dollars 8.7
snack 8.5
piece 8.5
book 8.5
savings 8.4
dollar 8.4
shopping 8.3
celebrate 8.1
symbol 8.1
3d 7.7
party 7.7
arabesque 7.7
luxury 7.7
eat 7.5
vintage 7.4
economy 7.4
single 7.4
bread 7.4
ceramic ware 7.3
detail 7.2
romance 7.1
love 7.1
copy 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Leaf 85.4
Art 58.1
Beige 54.8

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

slice 52.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bread 99.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

food drinks 92.5%
paintings art 7.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a piece of pizza 61.2%
a slice of pizza 52.3%
a piece of cake 52.2%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a small, red and yellow flower with a green leaf.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a small bowl with a bowl of food on it

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

a small piece of pottery with a design on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a fragment of pottery, likely an archaeological artifact. The shard is made of reddish-brown ceramic, with visible wear and aging. It has decorative elements, including curved lines and shapes in a lighter cream or yellow hue, possibly painted or incised into the surface. The fragment appears broken and irregular in shape, giving hints that it was once part of a larger vessel or object. The white background highlights the details of the pottery's texture and design.

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

The image shows a fragment of a painted ceramic piece. This shard appears to be part of a larger pottery object, possibly a bowl or vase. It is predominantly reddish-brown in color, with remnants of a decorative pattern on its surface. The design features curved lines and motifs in lighter colors, possibly cream or faded yellow, against the earthy red background. The piece shows signs of wear, indicating age and prior use. The shape of the fragment suggests it formed part of a rounded object. The background of the image is plain white, which helps highlight the details of the ceramic piece.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows a piece of rock or stone with an interesting pattern on its surface. The pattern appears to be a combination of different shades of brown, orange, and yellow, creating a textured and layered effect. The rock has an irregular, angular shape, suggesting it may have been broken or chipped off from a larger piece. The overall appearance of the rock suggests it could be a natural geological formation or a fragment of an ancient artifact.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This image shows a fragment of what appears to be ancient pottery or ceramics. It's a terracotta-colored piece with some decorative patterns visible on its surface. The fragment has a reddish-orange base color with lighter beige or cream-colored markings or designs that appear to be painted or glazed on it. The piece looks weathered and worn, suggesting it's an archaeological artifact. The shard appears to be curved, indicating it was likely part of a bowl or vessel. The surface shows signs of age with some wear and discoloration, and you can see traces of the original decorative pattern that would have adorned the complete piece.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a broken piece of pottery, likely an ancient artifact, with a predominantly red and brown color scheme. The pottery features a distinctive design, showcasing a human figure in the center, surrounded by various shapes and patterns. The figure appears to be wearing a crown or headdress, adding to the overall aesthetic of the piece.

The pottery is positioned centrally in the image, set against a plain white background that allows the viewer's focus to remain on the artifact. The lighting is even and well-balanced, highlighting the intricate details of the pottery's design.

Overall, the image presents a captivating and intriguing piece of ancient pottery, inviting the viewer to explore its history and significance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image presents a close-up view of a fragment of ancient pottery, showcasing its intricate details and historical significance.

  • Pottery Fragment
    • The fragment is primarily composed of a reddish-brown clay material.
    • It features a distinctive design, with a darker brown hue on top and lighter shades of red and beige towards the bottom.
    • The fragment exhibits signs of wear and tear, including cracks and chipping along its edges.
    • A small section of the fragment appears to have been broken off, leaving a rough edge.
    • The fragment is set against a plain white background, which helps to accentuate its details and colors.

In summary, the image provides a detailed look at a piece of ancient pottery, highlighting its unique design, materials, and historical context.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image shows a fragment of pottery, which is a piece of a larger object. The fragment is placed on a white surface. The pottery fragment has a reddish-brown color with a design on it. The design is a combination of white and yellowish-brown colors. The design seems to be a combination of geometric shapes and lines. The fragment appears to be a part of a larger object, possibly a vase or a bowl.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image shows a fragment of a terracotta vessel, possibly a bowl or plate, with a reddish-brown color and a slightly uneven surface. The fragment has a curved shape with a slightly raised edge, and it appears to have been broken or damaged at some point. The surface of the fragment has a few small cracks and chips, and there are some areas where the clay has eroded or worn away. The fragment is placed on a white background, which helps to highlight its details and texture.

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 what appears to be ancient pottery. It's a roughly triangular piece, reddish-brown in color with visible textures and surface wear, suggesting age and use. The surface of the fragment is decorated with a design that features lines, shapes and faded paint/glaze in lighter tones. Some areas show a faded pattern, while others are significantly worn or chipped, adding to the impression of antiquity. The fragment is set against a plain white background, which makes the piece stand out and facilitates focus on its details.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be an ancient terracotta tile or pottery piece. The fragment is roughly hexagonal in shape, with a reddish-brown base color. It has decorative elements in tan or beige, seemingly painted or glazed onto the surface. The design appears somewhat faded and incomplete due to the fragmented nature of the piece. There are some green stains on the piece that can be signs of aging.

The background is plain white, allowing the viewer to focus solely on the fragment. The lighting is neutral and highlights the texture and color of the piece. The item's irregular edges and distressed appearance suggest it is an artifact or relic.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a fragment of ancient pottery, likely a sherd from a larger vessel. The pottery piece is made of terracotta and has a reddish-brown color. It is decorated with remnants of what appears to be a painted design, which includes abstract patterns and possibly some figurative elements. The patterns are in shades of white, green, and beige. The fragment has a somewhat irregular shape with a few small protrusions or "feet" at the bottom, suggesting it might have been part of a vessel that stood upright. The surface shows signs of wear and age, with some areas where the paint has worn off, revealing the underlying clay. This artifact could be of archaeological significance, potentially providing insights into the artistic and cultural practices of the civilization that produced it.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be an ancient ceramic piece, possibly a terracotta dish or decorative tile. The fragment is irregular in shape and has a reddish-brown color typical of baked clay materials. It features incised or engraved patterns that seem to be geometric or possibly depict some form of animal or human figure, although the details are somewhat obscured and incomplete due to the fragment's size and the level of wear. The surface is uneven, with some areas showing chipping or erosion, suggesting it is an archaeological artifact. The background is plain white, which helps to highlight the fragment.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-10

The image shows a fragment of ancient pottery. The piece appears to be a shard from a bowl or similar vessel, with a curved inner surface and a flat outer surface. The ceramic has a reddish-brown color, indicative of terracotta. On the inner surface, there is a decorative design featuring light-colored, possibly white or beige, lines that create a pattern. The design includes geometric shapes and possibly some floral or abstract motifs. The surface of the shard shows signs of wear and age, with some areas where the glaze or paint has chipped off, revealing the underlying material. The overall appearance suggests that this is an archaeological artifact, likely from an ancient civilization.