The tulip or “tulipa” the Latin version of the Arabic for “turban” is native to Turkey and the Middle East.  Introduced to the West by Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, Ambassador of the Holy Roman Empire to Suleiman the Magnificent, who saw them growing on his way to Constantinople in 1554.  

BKS3800
Finish: Solid brass, electro-plated with non-tarnishing silver finish, giclee print
Dimensions: Approx. 1" W x 4.50" L  (Packaged in Recycled PET Plastic Sleeve with Provenance Card)