Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.11

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.11

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Food 94
Pottery 77.4
Jar 70.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

stranded 96.1
old 96.1
food 94.5
texture 94.4
desktop 94.3
retro 94.2
single 93.5
traditional 92.1
no person 91.6
art 90.7
one 88.9
paper 88.3
disjunct 87
isolate 86.8
pattern 86.7
decoration 84.1
design 83.7
vintage 82.9
slice 82.4
slice of 80.4

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

paper 36.2
grunge 28.1
bag 26.1
container 25.4
old 25.1
vintage 24.8
texture 24.3
antique 22.5
page 22.3
brown 22.1
blank 21.9
book 20.3
ancient 19.9
retro 18
manuscript 17.6
aged 17.2
parchment 16.3
dirty 16.3
tea 15.7
note 15.6
pattern 15
frame 15
close 14.8
empty 14.6
art 14.6
money 14.5
currency 13.5
used 13.4
yellow 13.3
sheet 13.2
letter 12.8
notebook 12.8
torn 12.6
decoration 12.6
textured 12.3
purse 12.1
pillow 12.1
document 12.1
finance 11.8
border 11.8
burnt 11.7
crumpled 11.7
business 11.5
design 11.5
wealth 10.8
scrapbook 10.7
decor 10.6
savings 10.3
food 10
open 9.9
history 9.8
text 9.6
object 9.5
banking 9.2
rough 9.1
binding 9.1
case 8.9
financial 8.9
shabby 8.8
cardboard 8.6
worn 8.6
card 8.6
scroll 8.6
age 8.6
wallet 8.5
dollar 8.4
decorative 8.4
material 8.3
cash 8.2
bank 8.1
papyrus 7.9
tattered 7.9
ragged 7.8
banknote 7.8
rustic 7.7
grungy 7.6
writing 7.5
sign 7.5
closeup 7.4
bread 7.4
investment 7.3
backgrounds 7.3
fabric 7.2
copy 7.1
leather 7.1
surface 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Carving 52.8
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

drawing 85.5
child art 54

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bread 94%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a piece of bread 73.5%
a piece of paper 60.7%
a piece of food 59.3%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a close - up of the carving.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a piece of art work on display in a museum

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a small piece of clay with a drawing on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a fragment of pottery or ceramic with a reddish-brown glaze. The shard has intricate, abstract linework etched or painted onto its surface, resembling interlocking loops, curves, and elongated shapes that could be inspired by decorative or symbolic patterns. The outer edges of the piece are rough and irregular, indicative of its broken and fragmented nature. The background is plain and white, allowing focus on the artifact itself.

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

The image shows a ceramic fragment, likely a piece of pottery or tile, featuring an intricate design. The fragment has a reddish-brown color with a lighter, possibly white or cream-colored, glaze on the surface. There is a decorative pattern drawn in a dark reddish-brown color, consisting of swirling, looping lines resembling calligraphic or abstract motifs. The edges of the fragment are rough and irregular, indicating it is a broken piece. The glaze is worn and chipped in some areas, revealing the underlying clay material. The pattern appears to be artistically symmetrical, with a series of curved lines, circles, and possibly floral elements, giving it a stylized ornamental appearance. The fragment is displayed against a plain white background.

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 a carved or painted design on it. The design appears to be an abstract or stylized figure, possibly a human or animal-like shape. The colors used are primarily shades of brown and tan, giving the image an earthy, natural appearance. The carving or painting seems to be an ancient or historical artifact, suggesting it may have cultural or archaeological significance.

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

This appears to be an archaeological artifact - specifically a fragment of pottery or ceramic with a decorative design. The piece has a reddish-brown terracotta edge and a lighter beige or cream-colored surface where there's an etched or painted design. The design shows what appears to be an abstract or stylized figure drawn in continuous curving lines. The fragment is irregularly shaped, as would be expected from a broken piece of pottery, and appears to be photographed against a white background. The style of the decoration suggests it could be from an ancient civilization, though without more context it's difficult to determine its exact origin or age.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a piece of pottery with a drawing on it. The pottery is broken and has a rough edge, suggesting that it was once part of a larger piece. The drawing appears to be a simple line drawing of a face or figure, but it is difficult to make out due to the fragmentary nature of the pottery.

The pottery itself is a light brown color, with some darker brown areas where the glaze has worn off. The drawing is also brown, but it is slightly lighter than the pottery. The background of the image is white, which helps to highlight the details of the pottery and the drawing.

Overall, the image suggests that the pottery was created by an artist who was experimenting with different techniques and styles. The simple line drawing on the pottery adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, while the rough edges and worn glaze give the piece a sense of age and history.

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

The image depicts a piece of broken pottery, featuring a drawing of a face on its surface. The pottery is primarily yellow with brown edges and a brown design at the top, which appears to be a handle or rim. The face is drawn in brown lines and features a large nose, a mouth with an open smile, and eyes that are closed or partially closed. The background of the image is white, suggesting that it may be a product photo for an online store or a display piece in a museum or gallery.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient ceramic artifact, possibly a piece of pottery or a tile. The fragment has a rough, uneven surface with visible cracks and wear, indicating its age and the passage of time. The ceramic piece is primarily brown with some lighter beige areas, suggesting a combination of clay and other materials used in its creation.

On the surface of the fragment, there is a faint, intricate design that appears to be a stylized human figure. The figure is depicted in a seated or crouching position, with its head turned to the side and its arms resting on its knees. The design is simple yet expressive, with a focus on the facial features and posture of the figure. The use of a single color for the design suggests that it was created using a technique such as incising or scratching the surface of the ceramic before firing.

The fragment is displayed on a plain white background, which helps to highlight the details of the design and the texture of the ceramic. The image provides a glimpse into the artistic and cultural practices of the civilization that produced this artifact, and it offers a window into the past, allowing us to appreciate the skill and creativity of ancient artisans.

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

The image depicts a piece of pottery, which is a fragment of a larger object. The fragment is brown and has a yellowish-white surface with a design painted on it. The design features a pair of human figures, possibly a man and a woman, who are intertwined in a romantic pose. The figures are painted in a simple, stylized manner, with minimal details and a focus on the overall shape and form. The background of the design is plain and unadorned, which helps to highlight the figures and their pose. The pottery fragment appears to be made of clay, and it has a rough, uneven surface that suggests it may have been handmade. Overall, the image conveys a sense of intimacy and romance, with the intertwined figures suggesting a deep emotional connection between the two individuals.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic tile. The tile is rectangular, with jagged edges suggesting it's broken. The base color of the tile appears to be a pale cream or beige. On the surface, there are intricate designs drawn in a reddish-brown color. These designs seem to depict stylized figures or possibly a floral pattern, with curved lines and possibly some shapes resembling eyes or hearts. The edges of the tile are a dark reddish-brown, suggesting the original color of the clay. The surface shows signs of aging, including fading and some flaking of the paint. The tile is placed on a plain white background.

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

The image shows a fragmented piece of earthenware, likely a shard from a pottery vessel or tile. The fragment features a decorative design etched or painted onto its surface. The design consists of curvilinear patterns and what appear to be stylized figures, possibly faces or other symbolic representations. The style of the artwork is somewhat primitive or abstract, suggesting an ancient or folk art origin.

The background of the fragment is a light, creamy color, which contrasts with the darker lines of the design. The edges of the fragment are rough and chipped, indicating that it is broken and weathered. The material appears to be terracotta or a similar type of fired clay, with a reddish-brown hue visible at the edges and on the unglazed back side.

The overall impression is that of an artifact from an ancient culture, potentially from a region with a rich artistic tradition. The fragment provides a glimpse into the aesthetic sensibilities and craftsmanship of the people who created it.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a fragment of pottery or ceramic tile. The fragment is irregularly shaped and features a decorative design. The design appears to be a stylized, abstract pattern that includes curvilinear lines and shapes. The color of the fragment is predominantly a light beige or cream with reddish-brown accents, particularly around the edges and within the design itself. The surface of the fragment shows some signs of wear and chipping, indicating that it is likely an ancient or historical artifact. The fragment is set against a plain white background, which highlights the details and colors of the pottery piece.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image shows a fragment of pottery, likely a tile or ceramic shard, with a decorative design. The fragment has a reddish-brown edge and a creamy off-white surface. The design, which is etched or incised into the surface, appears to depict abstract, fluid-like shapes that could represent stylized leaves or foliage. The lines are curved and flowing, with a certain symmetry. There is a central motif that resembles a face or mask with circular eyes and a curved line for a mouth, giving the impression of a stylized face, possibly part of a larger decorative panel. The edges of the fragment are uneven, suggesting it was broken from a larger object.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic artifact, likely a piece of pottery or a tile. The fragment has a beige or light brown color with a reddish-brown border, indicating the original color of the clay. The surface of the fragment features an intricate design with curving lines and shapes, possibly stylized floral or abstract patterns. The design is etched into the surface, creating a textured appearance. The edges of the fragment are irregular, suggesting it is a broken piece of a larger object. The overall appearance suggests that the artifact may be of historical or archaeological significance.