Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.273

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.273

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Food 99.8
Bread 99.8
Bowl 96.4
Pottery 77.8
French Toast 71.4
Toast 71.4
Soup Bowl 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

food 99.1
sweet 98.3
no person 96.9
sugar 96.9
chocolate 96.5
cake 96.4
pastry 95.6
delicious 95.5
bakery 95.1
slice 93.7
slice of 92.2
candy 91.7
breakfast 90.9
refreshment 90.6
cream 90.3
baking 89.9
cutout 89.4
cookie 89.1
pie 86.1
bread 85.6

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

stamp 41.8
brown 39
box 37.9
die 33.3
food 33
chocolate 30.3
container 26.6
shaping tool 25.1
chest 22.2
snack 22.2
delicious 20.7
paper 19.6
bread 19.4
earthenware 19.3
eat 18.5
sugar 18
sweet 17.4
close 17.1
dessert 16.8
tasty 16.7
slice 16.4
texture 16
diet 15.4
tool 15.3
wheat 15.2
ceramic ware 14.5
piece 14.2
old 13.9
antique 13.9
candy 13.8
closeup 13.5
dark 13.4
doormat 13.3
vintage 12.4
bar 12
healthy 12
board 11.9
nutrition 11.8
case 11.7
loaf 11.7
breakfast 11.5
treat 11.4
eating 10.9
seat 10.9
cocoa 10.8
book 10.7
retro 10.7
mat 10.6
meal 10.6
pastry 10.5
bakery 10.5
milk 10.5
ancient 10.4
money 10.2
plate 10.2
fresh 9.8
crust 9.7
calorie 9.7
gift 9.5
utensil 9.4
gourmet 9.3
stack 9.2
grain 9.2
present 9.1
black 9
toast 8.9
carbohydrates 8.9
object 8.8
temptation 8.7
blank 8.6
nutritious 8.5
grunge 8.5
business 8.5
pile 8.4
fat 8.4
floor cover 8.3
wallet 8.2
currency 8.1
decoration 8
cacao 7.9
textured 7.9
education 7.8
color 7.8
furniture 7.8
addiction 7.7
block 7.7
studio 7.6
cream 7.5
savings 7.5
document 7.4
binding 7.4
yellow 7.3
detail 7.2
open 7.2
package 7.1
nobody 7

Google
created on 2019-07-08

earthenware 75.4
Metal 60.7
Ceramic 59.4
Pottery 53.7
Copper 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

cake 99.8
piece 97.1
slice 93
chocolate 77.6
baked goods 71
dessert 67.5
bread 30.7
sliced 21.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Bread 99.8%

Categories

Imagga

food drinks 77.9%
paintings art 21.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a piece of cake on a plate 74.3%
a piece of chocolate cake on a plate 65.3%
a slice of cake on a plate 65.2%

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

a photograph of a piece of artisan pottery with a brown and black design -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image shows a fragment of pottery or ceramic, likely an archaeological find. The shard is irregularly shaped with a terracotta base. The visible surface is glazed in a golden-brown color and features decorative brown patterns. The design includes horizontal lines and a scalloped motif, resembling stylized arches or wave-like shapes. There are areas of wear and possibly some discoloration, suggesting its age and exposure.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a piece of broken ceramic pottery, likely a fragment of a larger object, such as a bowl or jug. The shard has a brownish-red earthy color and features a decorative design on its surface. The decoration consists of dark brown lines forming a pattern near the top edge, which includes a row of semi-circles and other curved linear motifs. The pottery fragment is placed on a plain white background, emphasizing its texture and intricate design. The top edge shows wear and possible burn marks, indicating age and historical significance.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a piece of ceramic pottery, characterized by its brown color and ornate design. The pottery is broken into a jagged shape, with a rough, uneven edge on one side and a smooth, glazed surface on the other. The glazed surface features a decorative pattern, comprising curved lines and shapes in a darker shade of brown, which adds an aesthetic element to the piece.

The pottery is set against a plain white background, which helps to highlight its unique features and textures. The overall appearance of the pottery suggests that it may be an antique or vintage item, possibly originating from a historical or cultural context. The image provides a detailed view of the pottery's design and craftsmanship, offering insights into the artistic and technical skills of its creators.

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

The image depicts a piece of broken pottery, likely an ancient artifact, with a distinctive design. The pottery is primarily brown and features a decorative pattern on its surface. The design consists of a horizontal line with curved shapes underneath it, resembling a vine or floral motif. The pottery's edges are rough and uneven, indicating that it has been broken into pieces. The background of the image is white, suggesting that the pottery is being displayed against a neutral backdrop for examination or documentation purposes. Overall, the image presents a detailed view of an ancient pottery fragment, highlighting its unique design and craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient ceramic artifact, possibly a piece of pottery or a similar object. The fragment is irregularly shaped and appears to be made of a light brown material, possibly clay. The surface of the fragment is decorated with intricate black and brown patterns, possibly incised or painted. The patterns include a series of interlocking curves and lines, possibly forming a geometric or floral design. The fragment has a rough, uneven texture, with some areas appearing more worn or eroded than others. The image is presented against a plain white background, which helps to highlight the details of the artifact.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image features a broken piece of pottery, possibly a plate, with a brownish-yellow color. The pottery has a design on it, with a black border at the top and bottom. The design consists of a series of intricate patterns, possibly inspired by nature or traditional art. The pottery appears to be made of clay, and the surface has a slightly rough texture.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image shows a fragment of ancient pottery. The artifact is set against a plain white background.

Artifact Details:

  • Shape: The fragment is roughly triangular with irregular edges, indicating it's a broken piece.
  • Material and Color: The pottery has a reddish-brown exterior. The interior is mostly light brown.
  • Decoration: The fragment has decorative elements, primarily consisting of brown/black painted lines. There's a series of curved motifs near the top of the fragment, and an additional decorative band below them.
  • Preservation: The fragment's surface is worn and has signs of age. It’s likely weathered.

Style: The style of the decoration and the type of pottery suggest it is a historical artifact.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a pottery shard on a white background. The shard is terracotta colored with a light brown glaze on the surface. The surface is decorated with a black frieze consisting of geometric patterns. A dark band runs along the top of the shard. Under the band are circular designs with swirls inside. Below that is a line. The lowest element of the frieze is a series of downward-facing curves.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of pottery, likely a piece of a larger ceramic object. The fragment has a triangular shape with one slightly curved edge. The surface of the pottery is decorated with a glaze that appears to be a yellowish or mustard color. The decoration includes a series of wavy lines and possibly some abstract patterns or designs, which are painted in a darker brown or black color. The edge of the fragment shows the unglazed, reddish-brown clay body of the pottery. The overall appearance suggests that this piece could be part of an ancient or historical artifact, possibly used for decorative or functional purposes.