Bosnia and Herzegovina -- History -- 1463-1878

Scope and Contents Monumenta Srebrenica is a multi-volume academic monograph project dedicated to the systematic, multidisciplinary documentation of the Podrinje region’s cultural, historical, and demographic history. Launched in the early 2010s, it is published annually by the Public Institution for the Protection and Usage of Cultural-Historical and Natural Heritage of the Tuzla Canton under the chief editorship of sociologist Prof. Dr. Adib Đozić. The foundational...

Content Description Bosnian water pitcher (ibrik) from the Ottoman period, hand-wrought from pewter and repaired many times. The Bosnian ibrik is a traditional long-necked pitcher, heavily tied to the country's rich coffee culture. They are traditionally made from forged copper or brass and sometimes lined with tin. While the broader term "ibrik" historically refers to a water ewer or the small coffee-brewing pot itself, in Bosnian tradition it is an ornate, long-spouted vessel used for pouring...

Content Description This set includes a long-handled metal pot [džezva]; a sugar bowl (with lid); a round serving tray; and 2 porcelain cups [fildžan], wrapped in copper. No stamp. Context and Notes The origins of the coffee cuture in Bosnia-Herzegovina date back to the Ottoman era. Bosanska Kahva encompasses both a specific preparation and a way of life. Bosnian coffee is about ritual, hospitality, conversation, and connection, or...