This amphora represents the marine style characterized by the depiction of octopuses and other molluscs. The octopus was a very important symbol for Minoan culture as it was not only an indicator of wealth but also of food and explained the cult that the people of Crete had for the sea. This style developed around 1500 BC. C.
Marine-style pottery began to compete with older plant and flower paintings and was exported from Crete throughout Greece.
This artifact shows us a seabed rich in molluscs, algae, corals and octopuses.
Height: 38 cm
Width: 30 cm
Mouth width: 12 cm
Max circumference: 90 cm
Weight: 3,500 kg
This ceramic was created and decorated entirely by hand (without the use of the wheel). It was then subjected to an antiquing process and finally cooked at a temperature of 950 for approximately 15 hours.
This vase requires a support which is not supplied by us. as it has a conical base.
