The Hands of Time: Raising a Tea Cup
A Toast to Tradition and Community Spirit
Raising a Tea Cup is a bronze sculpture that celebrates Victoria’s cultural heritage by depicting hands lifting a tea cup, symbolizing community, tradition, and hospitality. This piece reflects the city’s appreciation for social rituals and the shared moments that connect people across generations.
Raising a Tea Cup is one of the bronze sculptures in Crystal Przybille’s The Hands of Time series, created to celebrate Victoria’s 150th anniversary. This piece features a pair of hands delicately lifting a traditional tea cup, symbolizing Victoria’s long-standing cultural connection to tea ceremonies and its reputation as a city that cherishes hospitality and social rituals. The sculpture highlights the importance of community, tradition, and the simple moments that bring people together. As part of the series, it invites viewers to reflect on the diverse cultural influences that have shaped Victoria’s identity over time.