18cm x 18cm (framed.)The blue ring octopus is a deadly venomous octopus which inhabits warm waters and shallow reefs off the coast of Australia.It also lives off the coast of New Guinea, Indonesia and the Philippines.This octopus has distinctive blue rings (hence the name) on its body and eight tentacles. With the tentacles spread, it is 20 cm in diameter. It feeds on small sea creatures, and wounded fish. If an octopus loses a tentacle, they can regenerate and grow a new one.Jenadors Blue Ring Octopus is part of a collection of twelve Australiana Wildlife designs.The design of an image is etched into 5mm thick black glass. The etching is embedded with opal that has been selected and cut for its brilliance and luster.The finished piece is then framed and when mounted on a wall or perhaps a bench top with lighting directed on it, the image comes to life! A truly beautiful, spectacular masterpiece.Jenador exhibits her art around the world, her works are investment, collector pieces and are sold with a Certificate of Appraisal.This piece was completed in four days.