A one-of-a-kind oil lamp from the Dogabi series by master ceramist Hyung Jun Kim of THR-Ceramics. Wheel-thrown and sculpted from white porcelain clay, this piece is fitted with a brass wick holder and finished in nuanced glazes that highlight its form and texture. Both functional and ornamental, it embodies the whimsical spirit of the Dogabi—a goblin figure from Korean folklore.
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
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One-of-a-kind: individually hand-thrown, sculpted, and glazed
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Dogabi mythology: inspired by Korean goblins, figures of mischief, luck, and abundance
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Functional + sculptural: works as an oil lamp or a collectible art object
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Mixed materials: porcelain body with brass wick holder
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Crafted by a master: handmade by Hyung Jun Kim, celebrated for imaginative glazes and textures
DETAILS
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Oil not included
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Size: approx. 95 x 105 x 100 mm (3.74" x 4.13" x 3.94")
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Material: ceramic (white porcelain clay) with brass wick holder
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Method: wheel throwing, sculpting
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One-of-a-kind handmade piece
STORY
In Korean folklore, the Dogabi (goblin) was said to wield mysterious powers, appearing in many forms to either bless or punish humans. Mischievous yet generous, Dogabis startled people with odd faces, played tricks with childlike humor, and bestowed abundance with a smile.
Through the Dogabi series, Hyung Jun Kim translates these mythic qualities into ceramic form. Each oil lamp captures a facet of Dogabi’s spirit—humorous, uncanny, and full of character—brought to life through textures, expressions, and extraordinary glaze colors.
THE BRAND
THR-Ceramics was founded in 2003 by two ceramic artists in South Korea. The studio produces both functional artworks for daily use and collectible sculptural pieces, aiming to make pottery approachable while showcasing its artistic depth.
The Dogabi series is created by Hyung Jun Kim, who earned his MFA in Ceramics at the National University of Technology in Seoul. Drawing inspiration from human emotion and folklore, Kim emphasizes glaze serendipity and texture, crafting unusual, expressive finishes. Each Dogabi piece is a singular ceramic expression, balancing tradition, humor, and artistry.
