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. Finish: Solid brass, electro-plated with non-tarnishing silver, giclee print. Packaged Recycled PETE Plastic Sleeve with Provenance Card