The daughter of King Henry VIII, Elizabeth was queen of England from 1558 until her death in 1603.  As Queen Elizabeth I, she faced no small problems in her kingdom. England was impoverished, rife with religious battles, a tempting target for neighboring nations, and Elizabeth had no husband. Under Elizabeth's rule, England gained prosperity, the arts flourished, and she brought England into the Renaissance.

 

Pot Bellys® is a miniature figurine of Queen Elizabeth I with a hidden compartment for tiny mementos - just remove her head to reveal it.  Originated in England, each piece is cast in crushed marble, hand-painted and tinted with minute attention.

 

Stands two inches tall.  Comes boxed with provenance card.