Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.283

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.283

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Dessert 94.8
Cake 94.8
Food 94.8
Birthday Cake 94.8
Accessory 92.7
Accessories 92.7
Jewelry 80.4
Soap 78.1
Pottery 76
Gemstone 70.7
Bowl 58.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

desktop 97.4
stone 97.2
jewelry 96.1
old 95
gift 94.8
decoration 94.4
disjunct 94.3
texture 93.5
gem 93.1
art 92.3
isolate 89.4
treasure 89
color 87.2
handmade 87
luxury 86.5
shape 85.9
vintage 85.8
closeup 85.4
retro 84.4
flower 84.4

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

bag 97.3
container 79.2
purse 67.2
gift 18
celebration 17.5
decoration 17.3
slide fastener 17.3
box 17.1
food 15.9
brown 15.4
fastener 15.4
dessert 15
gold 14.8
valentine 14.5
love 14.2
object 13.9
birthday 13.9
sweet 13.4
close 12.5
jewelry 12.4
party 12
snack 11.9
chocolate 11.6
restraint 11.6
flower 11.5
symbol 11.4
sugar 11.2
present 10.9
pink 10.9
holiday 10.7
breakfast 10.6
cake 10.3
paper 10.2
heart 10.1
dish 9.9
frosting 9.8
fresh 9.8
treat 9.5
pastry 9.5
luxury 9.4
baked 9.4
design 9
metal 8.8
cupcake 8.8
cookie 8.7
homemade 8.6
bakery 8.6
surprise 8.5
finance 8.4
bangle 8.4
decorative 8.3
texture 8.3
festive 8.3
healthy 8.2
purple 8.2
cup 8.1
necklace 8.1
diet 8.1
candy 8
romance 8
confectionery 8
muffin 7.9
cooking 7.9
art 7.8
golden 7.7
bake 7.7
money 7.7
stone 7.6
relaxation 7.5
rose 7.5
delicious 7.4
time 7.3
wealth 7.2
spa 7.2
currency 7.2
colorful 7.2
shiny 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Green 95.9
Jade 63.4
Rock 54.2
Turquoise 51.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

cake 100
chocolate 95.6
plant 94.7
birthday 84.4
decorated 43.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Birthday Cake

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a green and white bowl with a green leaf -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a ceramic fragment that appears to be part of a decorative piece or vessel. The surface is glazed in deep green with lighter green accents forming patterns and Arabic calligraphy. The calligraphy is stylized, possibly for ornamental purposes, and surrounded by floral or dot-like motifs. The fragment's edges reveal the underlying terracotta material, while the glaze provides a smooth, glossy finish. This item is likely a historical artifact, potentially from an Islamic art context or region where such decorative techniques flourished.

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

The image features a fragment of a ceramic piece, likely from a bowl or other vessel. The shard is glazed in a rich dark green color and is adorned with lighter green decorative patterns and possibly inscriptions, which appear to be abstract or stylized floral designs. The pattern includes dots and linear shapes, and the piece shows signs of age, like chipped edges and an uneven surface. The background is plain white, emphasizing the beauty and texture of the ceramic fragment.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a piece of green mineral or stone. The surface of the stone has a textured, patterned appearance, with irregular shapes and clusters of small, round protrusions or inclusions. The color of the stone is a deep, rich green, with some variations in shading and tones. The overall shape of the piece is irregular and angular, suggesting it may be a natural, uncut specimen.

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

This appears to be a fragment of ceramic pottery or tile with a deep green glaze. The piece shows decorative patterns with raised dots and geometric designs typical of medieval or Islamic pottery styles. The glaze has a rich, emerald color and shows some wear or aging. The terracotta or clay body of the piece is visible along the edges where the glaze doesn't cover. This type of glazed pottery fragment is often found in archaeological contexts and represents historical ceramic production techniques.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

This image presents a close-up view of a fragment of ceramic pottery, likely originating from ancient times. The pottery's surface is characterized by a predominantly green hue, with a glossy finish that suggests it was once glazed. Notably, the glaze has worn off in certain areas, revealing the underlying brownish-red clay material.

The pottery's design features an intricate pattern of raised dots and lines, which are also green in color. These decorative elements are arranged in a seemingly random yet deliberate manner, adding to the piece's aesthetic appeal. The overall appearance of the pottery suggests that it may have been part of a larger vessel or decorative item, possibly used for ceremonial or functional purposes.

The image is set against a plain white background, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery fragment. The lighting is soft and even, allowing for a clear view of the piece's texture and design. Overall, this image provides a fascinating glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistic expression of ancient cultures, and serves as a valuable artifact for historians and archaeologists studying the past.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

This image presents a close-up view of a fragment of a ceramic piece, showcasing its intricate details.

The ceramic piece is predominantly green, featuring a glossy finish that highlights its various textures and patterns. The top portion exhibits a smooth, flat surface with a subtle lip around its edge. In contrast, the bottom section displays a more textured appearance, characterized by raised patterns and designs that add visual interest to the piece.

The ceramic fragment is set against a plain white background, which allows the viewer to focus on the intricate details of the piece. The overall effect is one of understated elegance, with the green glaze and textured patterns combining to create a visually appealing image.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a fragment of a ceramic piece, which appears to be part of a larger vessel. The ceramic fragment is predominantly green in color, with intricate designs etched into its surface. The designs are somewhat abstract and feature a mix of geometric shapes and flowing lines, suggesting a decorative pattern. The edges of the fragment are uneven, indicating that it is a broken piece. The background of the image is plain white, which helps to highlight the details of the ceramic fragment.

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

The image depicts a broken piece of pottery with a green glaze and intricate designs. The pottery appears to be an antique, with a rough texture and a slightly worn appearance. The green glaze has a shiny surface, and the designs are in a cursive script. The pottery piece has a curved shape, with a slightly raised edge on one side. The image is captured from a top-angle view, providing a clear view of the pottery's intricate designs and texture.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of a pottery artifact. The piece is characterized by a green glaze, covering what appears to be the exterior of the vessel. The edges of the fragment are jagged, showing where the object broke. The base material of the piece is a reddish-brown earthenware.

The glazed surface features patterns. In one area, there is a raised band. Below this band, there are flowing designs with irregular lines and dots in a lighter shade of green than the base glaze. Above the band, there's a flower shaped figure consisting of white spots on the green glaze.

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

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic dish, likely ancient or antique. The fragment is a dark, lustrous green with some areas of a lighter, more turquoise hue that create a dripped or speckled pattern. The edges of the fragment are irregular, suggesting it's broken. The surface is decorated with a repeating motif, including what looks like stylized flower shapes. The base material appears to be a reddish-brown earthenware, which is visible along the broken edges.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image shows a fragment of pottery, likely a shard from a larger ceramic vessel. The fragment has a glazed surface with a predominantly green color. The glaze appears to be unevenly applied, resulting in variations in color intensity and texture.

There are visible decorative elements on the fragment. The interior surface features a simple floral motif, consisting of a few small flower-like shapes. The exterior surface has more intricate decorative patterns, including what appears to be Arabic script or calligraphy, which is characteristic of Islamic pottery. The script is raised and glazed in a lighter shade of green, creating a contrast against the darker green background.

The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, indicating that it has been broken from a larger piece. The overall appearance suggests that this piece could be an artifact from a historical period, possibly from the Middle East or another region with a tradition of Islamic ceramic art.