The Octopus Flask as the central object of this exhibit was chosen as it radiates the Minoan marine style. Kamares Ware, Minoan-associated painted pottery, were often decorated with motifs from nature (Brittanica). As this vase exhibits the marine style of art clearly by focusing on nature and the inhabitants of the sea, the vase is not only decorated with homage to the octopus depicted on it but actually formed with the creature in mind. The round jug can be explained as representing the head of the octopus and the two rounded handles near the opening of the vase can be associated with a simplification of octopus tentacles. The thought that the potter put into the creation of this piece is clearly presented.

As pottery was actually seen more with the elite people of the Minoan culture (German), Minoan pottery and kamares ware give insight into the values and tastes of the people that owned, created, and appreciated these creations. With the popular decorations of the sea, we see the value and importance of the glowing marine style we will see in the other art pieces in this exhibit. As this vase is one of many marine-style art pieces, the consideration of the importance of the sea exemplified even in art, makes sense as the economy of Crete and the Minoan people at this time highly depended on the Aegean sea that connected them to the rest of their world (Heath).