Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.30

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.30

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Food 81.8
Confectionery 79.8
Sweets 79.8
Cookie 72
Biscuit 72
Bread 59.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

no person 98.5
food 98.1
sweet 97.9
desktop 97.1
chocolate 96.2
candy 96.1
shape 95.7
sugar 95.6
decoration 95.5
traditional 95.5
cookie 94.7
confection 92.4
art 91.8
design 91.7
delicious 91.7
one 90.7
refreshment 90.6
cutout 90.2
symbol 89.8
disjunct 89.7

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

container 56.3
wallet 51.5
case 42.7
bag 36.3
purse 28.2
paper 18.8
money 18.7
brown 17.7
gift 17.2
texture 16.7
box 15.8
decoration 15.3
currency 15.3
object 14.7
close 13.7
pattern 13.7
earthenware 12.6
present 11.8
decorative 11.7
design 11.3
finance 11
wealth 10.8
fabric 10.7
decor 10.6
business 10.3
color 10
stamp 9.9
single 9.9
food 9.7
celebration 9.6
ceramic ware 9.4
savings 9.3
cash 9.2
old 9.1
shape 8.9
wrap 8.8
symbol 8.8
objects 8.7
card 8.5
dollar 8.4
birthday 8.3
vintage 8.3
gold 8.2
leather 8.2
retro 8.2
backgrounds 8.1
new 8.1
dessert 7.9
holiday 7.9
ornament 7.8
damask 7.5
ribbon 7.4
shopping 7.3
pillow 7.3
valentine 7.3
success 7.2
black 7.2
open 7.2
bank 7.2
financial 7.1
sweet 7.1
love 7.1
wooden 7

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Brown 84.3
Tan 83.5
Font 68.6
Beige 63.7
Artifact 62.7
Leather 60.5
Wood 59.6
Visual arts 55
Metal 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

tan 55.6

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a piece of paper 60.8%
a piece of wood 60.7%
a close up of a piece of paper 50%

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

a photograph of a piece of artisann artisann with a stoneware piece of art -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a fragment of pottery or ceramic with ornate decorative designs. The piece has a triangular shape, broken off from a larger artifact. The surface is glazed in a brownish-yellow hue and features intricate carvings or embossed patterns. These patterns include flowing, swirling designs and possibly stylized lettering or geometric motifs, which suggest it might be from a historical or artistic context. The reddish underside indicates the original terracotta base material.

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

The image shows a fragment of a glazed ceramic tile. The tile piece is uneven and irregularly shaped, with a predominantly reddish-brown hue. The surface is adorned with intricate, embossed designs featuring elaborate patterns that might be floral, scrollwork, or calligraphic in nature. The design is highlighted by a glossy brown glaze that covers the patterns, creating a contrast with the matte appearance of the broken edges. The piece appears to be a historical artifact, possibly from an ancient or medieval architectural setting. The color and style might suggest Islamic art influences, as tiles like this were commonly used in Islamic architecture. The background is a plain white, providing a clear view of the tile fragment.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a fragment of what appears to be an ancient ceramic or stone object. The fragment has intricate carved patterns and designs on its surface, suggesting it may have been part of a decorative or ceremonial artifact. The patterns include geometric shapes, curving lines, and what looks like a stylized symbol or motif in the center. The material has a warm, earthy tone, likely due to the age and weathering of the piece. This fragment provides a glimpse into the artistic and cultural traditions of the civilization that produced it.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a fragment of an ancient ceramic tile or pottery shard. The shard has an intricate, carved pattern featuring swirling lines and shapes that resemble letters or symbols. The design appears to be in an old script or language. The pottery has a reddish-brown color and an aged, weathered texture, suggesting it is quite old, likely from an archaeological find or ancient civilization. The shard is photographed against a plain white background, allowing the details and artistry of the carved pattern to be clearly seen.

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

This image shows an archaeological pottery fragment or sherd with decorative relief patterns carved or molded into it. The piece appears to be terracotta or earthenware with a light brownish-tan color. The surface features intricate geometric and curvilinear designs that seem to be part of a larger decorative pattern. The fragment has an irregular, angular shape, suggesting it's a broken piece from a larger vessel or decorative object. The craftsmanship appears to be quite detailed, with clear, well-defined lines and patterns that have survived despite the object's age. This type of decorated pottery fragment is commonly found at archaeological sites and can help researchers understand ancient artistic techniques and cultural practices.

Meta Llama

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

The image shows a piece of ceramic pottery with an intricate design.

  • The pottery is a light-brown color with a darker brown border around the edges.
    • The design on the pottery is carved into the surface and features a repeating pattern of curved lines and shapes.
    • The design appears to be symmetrical, with identical patterns on either side of the center.
  • The pottery is broken into two pieces, with the larger piece on the left and the smaller piece on the right.
    • The break is clean and smooth, suggesting that the pottery was intentionally broken rather than damaged.
  • The background of the image is a plain white surface, which provides a neutral backdrop for the pottery.
    • There are no other objects or features in the image, allowing the viewer to focus solely on the pottery.

Overall, the image presents a detailed view of the pottery's design and craftsmanship, highlighting its intricate patterns and symmetrical composition.

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

This image depicts a piece of pottery, likely an ancient artifact, with a unique design. The pottery is light brown and features a carved pattern of lines and shapes, including what appears to be a stylized animal or creature. The pottery is broken, with one corner missing, and has a rough, uneven edge. It is placed on a plain white background, which suggests that it may be part of a museum or archaeological collection. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistic expression of an ancient culture.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a fragment of a clay tile with intricate designs. The tile is brown in color and has a rough texture. The designs on the tile are carved into the clay, creating a raised pattern. The designs appear to be a combination of geometric shapes and floral motifs, with some areas featuring more intricate patterns than others. The tile is broken and appears to be a small fragment of a larger piece.

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

The image depicts a fragment of an ancient ceramic artifact. The piece is irregular in shape, with a rough, uneven surface that suggests it has been weathered over time. The ceramic is a warm brown color, indicative of a high-fired clay body. The surface is intricately decorated with a series of stylized, geometric patterns that include intersecting lines, spirals, and possibly some symbolic or textual elements. The design appears to be a part of a larger decorative scheme, possibly from a vessel or architectural element. The craftsmanship is detailed, with the patterns etched deeply into the clay, creating a contrast with the smoother background. The fragment is displayed on a plain white background, which helps to highlight the details of the design.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic tile or pottery shard. It has a roughly rectangular shape with uneven edges, indicating that it is broken or incomplete. The base material appears to be a reddish-brown earthenware, while the surface is decorated with an ornate, possibly glazed, design in a lighter, amber color. The design features curvilinear patterns, possibly stylized floral or abstract motifs, that are raised or carved into the surface, creating a three-dimensional effect. The style suggests an ancient or historical origin, possibly from the Middle East or Asia. The fragment rests on a plain, white surface, which helps to highlight its color and texture.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image features a close-up of a fragment of ancient pottery, likely a piece of a larger decorative object. The fragment is positioned slightly off-center against a plain white background.

Material and Appearance:

  • Color and Texture: The pottery has a warm, earthy color palette. The background of the piece appears to be a tan/beige, while the design is made with an indentation or overlay. The pottery's texture is likely rough or uneven, suggesting it may be old or weathered. There is some glossy texture to the material.
  • Shape: The fragment is irregularly shaped, hinting that it is broken from a larger piece. It is roughly a flat, quadrilateral shape.
  • Design: The central part of the pottery fragment is heavily decorated with a complex, carved or incised pattern. There are vertical lines and swirling, stylized shapes. The style could be based on calligraphy or traditional motifs.

Composition: The overall composition is a studio shot, with the pottery fragment well-lit and isolated against the simple background, highlighting its texture and intricate design.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a fragment of a terracotta tile or pottery shard with intricate, raised decorative patterns. The design features a combination of geometric and floral motifs, including scrolls, leaves, and possibly stylized floral elements. The tile appears to be made from clay and has a reddish-brown color, typical of terracotta. The surface has a slightly worn appearance, indicating it might be an artifact or an old piece. The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, suggesting it has broken off from a larger piece. The overall style of the decoration suggests it could be of historical or cultural significance, possibly from a period where such detailed craftsmanship was common.