Dogabi Shot Cup No. 91 distills the mischievous spirit of Korea’s mythical goblin into a gleaming porcelain form. Hand-sculpted by Hyung Jun Kim in his Goyang studio, the compact vessel balances humor and menace — a goblin’s grin frozen mid-laugh, its eyes glinting with 23.5 k gold.
Thrown on the wheel and shaped entirely by hand, this small yet commanding cup is both a drinking vessel and a miniature sculpture. Fired at over 2,280 °F, its pristine white porcelain body is punctuated with gold horns and teeth — a subtle reminder that even the smallest objects can carry a powerful presence.
Use it for espresso, sake, or simply as an artifact of protection and play.
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
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Functional artwork — A sculptural shot cup designed for use or display.
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Mythic craftsmanship — Inspired by the Dogabi (도깨비), Korea’s legendary goblin spirit known for mischief and luck.
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Exceptional materials — Hand-thrown white porcelain detailed with 23.5 k gold and fired using traditional oxidation techniques.
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Collector’s piece — Individually made, each one bearing unique expression and energy.
DETAILS
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Material: Ceramic (White Porcelain)
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Method: Wheel Throwing, Sculpting
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Kiln Temperature: 2,282 °F oxidation firing / glaze at 1,472 °F oxidation firing / gold (British 23.5 k)
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Size: 60 × 60 × 55 mm | Ø 50 mm | 70 g
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Finish: Gloss 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 ongoing ceramic mythology of artist Hyung Jun Kim, who reinterprets the dokkaebi (도깨비) — the folkloric goblins of Korea — through porcelain, glaze, and fire. Each piece straddles humor and holiness, turning myth into object and protection into art.
