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Bosnia and Herzegovina -- History -- 1463-1878

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Pewter Ibrik (pitcher)

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Identifier: CBS-ART-003
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...
Dates: Ottoman-era style (late-15th – mid-19th century)

Traditional Copper Coffee Set

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Identifier: CBS-ART-004
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...
Dates: 2022