Dogabi Incense & Palo Santo Burner No. 210 captures the mischievous soul of Korea’s mythical goblins — half protector, half trickster, always alive with spirit. Hand-sculpted by ceramist Hyung Jun Kim in his Goyang studio, this one-eyed figure radiates a humor both ancient and modern.
Formed from white porcelain and fired at over 2,280°F, the piece is finished with 23.5 k gold accents on its horns and teeth, glinting like mischief caught in light. Its wide mouth serves as a chamber for incense or Palo Santo, transforming smoke into an animated gesture — a grin, a sigh, a story escaping.
Individually numbered and signed, each Dogabi is a one-of-a-kind guardian — protective, playful, and slightly wild at heart.
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
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Functional sculpture — Designed for incense or Palo Santo, yet equally compelling as a standalone artwork.
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Myth made material — Inspired by the Dogabi (도깨비), Korea’s legendary goblin spirit that brings both fortune and mischief.
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Master craftsmanship — Hand-thrown, sculpted, and detailed in gold by Hyung Jun Kim using high-temperature oxidation firing.
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Collector’s piece — Each work is unique, numbered, and signed by the artist.
DETAILS
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Material: Ceramic (White Porcelain)
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Method: Wheel throwing, sculpting, pierced decoration
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Kiln Temperature: 2,282°F oxidation firing / glaze at 1,472°F / gold details (British 23.5 k)
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Size: 105 × 120 × 135 (h) mm | 555 g
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Finish: White porcelain with gold horns and teeth
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Origin: Handcrafted in Korea by Hyung Jun Kim (THR Ceramic Studio)
THE BRAND
Dogabi is the creation of Korean ceramic artist Hyung Jun Kim, whose work reimagines the mythic dokkaebi through contemporary craft. Each piece channels the playful energy of these folkloric spirits — guardians of homes, bringers of luck, and mirrors of human imperfection — rendered in porcelain, fire, and gold.
