Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Date

-

People

-

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.58

Human Generated Data

Title

Sherd

Classification

Fragments

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. George C. Scanlon, 1970.157.58

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-08

Food 99.4
Bread 99.4
Accessory 85.3
Accessories 85.3
Jewelry 84.2
Gemstone 81.4
Turquoise 71.3
Pottery 59.2
Ornament 57.9
Jade 57.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-08

no person 97.6
one 97
food 96.7
art 96.4
grow 95.7
texture 94.1
desktop 92.8
stone 91.9
jewelry 90.2
nature 89.5
fish 87.8
geology 86.9
still life 86.4
color 85.7
cutout 85.6
invertebrate 85.2
disjunct 84.6
old 84.2
medicine 83.8
container 83.3

Imagga
created on 2019-07-08

cap 58.1
top 42.3
money 33.2
covering 30.5
purse 28.4
currency 27.8
container 25.9
coin 24.8
bag 23.3
finance 22
coins 19.3
gold 17.3
cash 16.5
metal 15.3
jewelry 14.7
close 14.3
decoration 14.2
object 13.2
wealth 12.6
stamp 12.6
old 12.5
business 12.2
dollar 12.1
banking 12
one 11.9
note 11.9
shiny 11.9
bank 11.6
financial 11.6
food 11.5
savings 11.2
golden 11.2
paper 11
fastener 10.7
die 10.6
wallet 10.5
brown 10.3
two 10.2
closeup 10.1
symbol 10.1
necklace 9.6
celebration 9.6
shell 9.6
investment 9.2
silver 8.8
banknote 8.7
antique 8.7
change 8.7
heart 8.3
vintage 8.3
retro 8.2
ring 8.1
bangle 8
restraint 8
jewel 7.7
case 7.7
device 7.4
economy 7.4
love 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-08

Metal 60.7
Turquoise 53.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-08

piece 93.9
slice 92.8
half 74.9
ceramic 72.7
turquoise 71.7
eaten 26.8
sliced 18.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bread
Bread 99.4%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-08

a half eaten piece of cake 43.6%
a piece of cake on a plate 36.7%
a piece of cake 36.6%

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

a photograph of a small piece of art with a small animal on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a fragment of pottery with an embossed design and a green glaze. The piece appears to be a broken shard with an irregular shape, showing rough edges where the pottery was damaged. The design features a relief carving resembling a fish or aquatic creature. The glaze has a smooth, glossy texture, while some parts of the piece reveal the rough, tan-colored ceramic underneath.

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

The image shows an ancient ceramic shard with a turquoise or teal glaze. The fragment is roughly oval in shape with some uneven, jagged edges showing the natural breakage of the artifact. On the surface, there is a raised relief depicting a figure that resembles a fish. The detailing on the fish is subtle, with lines indicating fins and possibly gills. The glaze has a glossy finish, and there are some visible wear and chips, particularly on the edges, consistent with an aged piece. The background is plain and white, helping to highlight the shard. This piece appears to be part of a larger object, possibly from an ancient pottery or tile.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a ceramic shard or fragment with a green glaze. The glaze appears to have a design or image of what looks like a fish or some other aquatic creature embedded within it. The fragment has an irregular, natural-looking edge, suggesting it was broken off from a larger ceramic piece. The overall impression is of a decorative or artistic ceramic fragment with an interesting, textured surface and a stylized aquatic motif.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This appears to be a fragment of pottery or ceramic with a turquoise or sea-green glaze. The piece shows what looks like a fish or aquatic creature design molded or impressed into the glazed surface. The edges are rough and broken, suggesting this is a shard from a larger piece. The glaze has a weathered, antique appearance, and the unglazed edges reveal the natural clay material underneath.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image presents a fragment of an ancient ceramic piece, showcasing a light green glaze and a decorative motif.

  • The ceramic fragment is a light green color, with a rough, uneven edge.
    • The glaze appears to be worn and cracked in some areas.
    • The ceramic material itself is visible beneath the glaze, particularly around the edges.
  • A decorative motif is visible on the surface of the ceramic.
    • The motif appears to be a stylized representation of a human figure or animal.
    • The details of the motif are somewhat indistinct due to the wear and tear on the ceramic.
  • The background of the image is a plain white surface.
    • The surface appears to be a table or other flat surface.
    • There are no other objects or features visible in the background.

In summary, the image depicts a fragment of an ancient ceramic piece with a light green glaze and a decorative motif, set against a plain white background. The ceramic appears to be worn and cracked in some areas, but the motif remains visible and suggests a stylized representation of a human figure or animal.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image features a small, broken piece of pottery with a greenish-blue glaze and a raised design. The pottery is positioned in the center of the image, with its top facing upwards. The raised design depicts a figure lying on their back, with their arms bent at the elbows and their hands near their chest. The figure's legs are also bent at the knees, with their feet pointing towards the bottom of the image.

The pottery has a rough, irregular shape, with jagged edges and a broken corner. The glaze is unevenly applied, with some areas appearing more vibrant than others. The background of the image is a plain white surface, which provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the pottery.

Overall, the image presents a detailed and intimate view of the pottery, highlighting its unique design and craftsmanship. The use of a plain white background helps to focus attention on the pottery itself, allowing the viewer to appreciate its intricate details and textures.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image shows a fragment of a ceramic tile with a green glaze. The tile is broken and has a rough edge. The image is taken from a top view, and the tile is placed on a white surface. The tile has a rectangular shape, and the green glaze covers the entire surface of the tile. The tile has a design of a bird in the center, which is probably a peacock.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image shows a piece of pottery, likely a fragment of a larger ceramic object. The pottery is painted with a turquoise glaze, which gives it a distinctive color. The glaze is applied unevenly, with some areas having a thicker layer than others. The pottery has a rough, unpolished surface, which suggests that it was not intended for decorative purposes but rather for functional use. The object appears to be a fragment of a larger ceramic object, possibly a bowl or a vase. The fragment is irregular in shape, with a curved edge and a flat base. The pottery is made of a coarse, porous material, which suggests that it was fired at a low temperature. The glaze has a matte finish, which gives the pottery a dull, unpolished appearance. Overall, the image shows a fragment of a functional ceramic object that was likely used for everyday purposes.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a fragmented piece of what appears to be ancient pottery. The shard has a light turquoise glaze on its surface, and a raised relief decoration is visible. The decoration seems to depict a stylized animal or mythical creature, the details of which are somewhat obscured by the age and condition of the piece. The fragment is set against a stark white background, which helps to emphasize the colors and textures of the artifact. The edges of the shard are rough and uneven, adding to the sense of history and antiquity.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a fragment of an old, possibly ancient, ceramic piece, laid on a plain white background.

The fragment is approximately a quarter-circle in shape, with a rough, broken edge revealing the coarse material of the pottery. On the top surface, it features a muted, turquoise-green glaze. A raised relief design is visible on the glazed surface, depicting a somewhat abstract and indistinct motif that could be interpreted as an animal-like form.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a fragment of pottery or ceramic ware. The fragment is irregularly shaped and has a glazed surface in a light green color. The glaze appears to be somewhat weathered, with some areas where the glaze has worn off, revealing the underlying clay.

The most notable feature of this fragment is the raised relief design on its surface. The design depicts an animal, which appears to be a stylized representation of a horse. The horse is shown in a reclining or lying position, with its head turned to the side. The details of the horse, such as its legs and head, are intricately carved and stand out against the green glaze.

The edges of the fragment are rough and uneven, indicating that it is a broken piece rather than a complete artifact. The overall appearance suggests that this fragment could be a part of a larger ceramic object, possibly from an ancient or historical period.